- Must visit
Rynek Underground Museum
Museum beneath the Main Square revealing medieval remains, trade history and immersive displays under the heart of the Old Town.
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
2 h 42 m
Average duration
2 h 46 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
253 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Warsaw to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Warsaw to Kraków will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 35 trains that leave Warsaw for Kraków every day 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 253 km distance in an average of 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 47 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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LE400-PLOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a flight costs an average of £76.
Distance: 253 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£13 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest | £115 Average Price |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Warsaw to Kraków trains for today, Wednesday 19 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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IC 83170 | 3:30 Warsaw Central | 4h19 | 7:49 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1312 | 5:36 Warsaw Central | 3h02 | 8:38 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
EIP 1300 | 5:52 Warsaw Central | 3h04 | 8:56 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
EIC 1303 | 6:40 Warsaw Central | 2h58 | 9:38 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
LE414-PL | 7:05 Warszawa Wschodnia Osobowa | 3h04 | 10:09 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
LE414-PL | 7:16 Warsaw | 2h53 | 10:09 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
LE414-PL | 7:22 Warszawa Zachodnia station | 2h47 | 10:09 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
EIC 1350 | 7:40 Warsaw Central | 2h52 | 10:32 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
EIP 5300 | 8:40 Warsaw Central | 2h53 | 11:33 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
EIC 5350 | 9:40 Warsaw Central | 2h49 | 12:29 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
EIP 1304 | 10:28 Warsaw Central | 2h51 | 13:19 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
LE418-PL | 11:01 Warszawa Wschodnia Osobowa | 3h02 | 14:03 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
LE418-PL | 11:08 Warsaw | 2h55 | 14:03 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
LE418-PL | 11:13 Warszawa Zachodnia station | 2h50 | 14:03 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
EIP 8300 | 11:40 Warsaw Central | 2h47 | 14:27 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 5328 | 12:08 Warsaw Central | 4h24 | 16:32 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
EIP 5302 | 13:44 Warsaw Central | 2h51 | 16:35 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 107 · IC 8322 | 14:04 Warsaw Central | 3h07 | 17:11 Kraków Główny | 1 change | |
EIP 8352 | 14:40 Warsaw Central | 2h52 | 17:32 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
EIP 1306 | 15:40 Warsaw Central | 2h53 | 18:33 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
EIP 5304 | 16:40 Warsaw Central | 2h46 | 19:26 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
EIP 5306 | 17:40 Warsaw Central | 2h55 | 20:35 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
EIP 5308 | 18:40 Warsaw Central | 2h53 | 21:33 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 141 | 19:08 Warsaw Central | 2h48 | 21:56 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
EIC 5340 | 19:40 Warsaw Central | 2h57 | 22:37 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
LE400-PL | 19:49 Warszawa Wschodnia Osobowa | 3h02 | 22:51 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 407 · IC 8320 | On time 19:50 Warsaw Central | 3h10 | 23:00 Kraków Główny | 1 change | |
LE400-PL | 20:04 Warsaw | 2h47 | 22:51 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
LE400-PL | 20:09 Warszawa Zachodnia station | 2h42 | 22:51 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
EIC 8350 | 20:40 Warsaw Central | 2h54 | 23:34 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 5320 | 22:08 Warsaw Central | 2h59 | 1:07 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
LE410-PL | 22:37 Warszawa Wschodnia Osobowa | 3h05 | 1:42 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
LE410-PL | 22:46 Warsaw | 2h56 | 1:42 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
LE410-PL | 22:52 Warszawa Zachodnia station | 2h50 | 1:42 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
TLK 53170 | 23:32 Warsaw Central | 4h03 | 3:35 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Warsaw to Kraków run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 253 km distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 253 km |
Average train duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 2h 45m |
First train 0:06 |
Last train 23:54 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Kraków — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kraków trip today.
Museum beneath the Main Square revealing medieval remains, trade history and immersive displays under the heart of the Old Town.
Former enamel factory with a powerful exhibition on Kraków under Nazi occupation and daily life during the Second World War.
Major branch of the National Museum with Polish art from the nineteenth century onward, including celebrated paintings and decorative arts.
Kraków’s main square is a lively historic centre with the Cloth Hall, church façades and constant street life at all hours.
Historic Jewish quarter with synagogues, courtyards, murals and a lively street scene that blends heritage with contemporary city life.
Broad green promenade planted where medieval walls once stood; ideal for walking between key sights around the Old Town.
Obwarzanek krakowski is Kraków’s iconic ring-shaped bread, boiled then baked and topped with poppy or sesame seeds. It is a protected local street-food classic.
Maczanka krakowska is roast pork in a caraway-spiced gravy, served in a bread roll. It is often called Kraków’s traditional answer to pulled pork sandwiches.
Kiełbasa krakowska is a smoked Polish sausage linked to Kraków, made from seasoned pork. It is prized for its firm texture and distinctive garlic-spice flavour.
Traditional Polish restaurant near the Main Square, known for hearty classics, period interiors and folk-inspired atmosphere.
Casual venue specialising in maczanka krakowska and other local sandwiches. A good stop for classic Kraków street-food flavours.
Well-known Jewish-style restaurant in Kazimierz serving Polish and regional dishes in a lively, rustic setting with evening music.
Budget-friendly for city breaks; hotels, meals and public transport usually cost less than in major Western European tourist cities.
About 10% in restaurants for good service. Round up in cafés and taxis or add a small tip; check the bill for any service charge.
Official public transport app
Kraków Główny -> Rynek Główny, Kraków
While it may be cheaper to book a last-minute budget airline ticket from Warsaw to Krakow, travellers can offset some of the cost of train tickets by planning ahead and booking tickets as far in advance as possible. Trains from Warsaw to Krakow are quite frequent, with an average of two departures an hour from Warsaw's central station.
PKP Intercity operate the trains from Warsaw to Krakow.
Trains from Warsaw to Krakow can take from 2 hours with the fastest option, and 4 hours and 41 minutes with the slowest train. On average the train journey lasts 2 hours and 44 minutes.
The first direct train from Warsaw to Krakow is at 6:14 a.m and the last direct Warsaw to Krakow train leaves at 0:22 a.m.
Trains from Warsaw to Krakow depart from both Warsaw Centralia and Wschodnia. Most passengers will depart from Warsaw Centralia train station as it serves as the city's main railway station, which is located in the centre of the city. Facilities at this station include luggage storage, a taxi rank, shops and restaurants.
Trains from Warsaw to Krakow will arrive at either arrive at either Krakow Główny or Płaszów train station. Both stations are very well connected by train with a 6-minute journey from one to the other. Passengers staying near Krakow's old town centre will be better off departing at Krakow Główny, whilst those intending to travel to the south of the city should depart the train at Płaszów. Both train stations are well connected with public transport and each station has a taxi rank.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Warsaw to Kraków by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kraków, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Warsaw to Kraków trains use the Warszawa Centralna to Kraków Główny station pair. Use this guide to compare Warsaw and Kraków train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Warszawa Centralna has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Strefa Centralna, Restauracja Halka
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Warszawa Centralna. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Warszawa Centralna. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Warszawa Centralna: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Warszawa Centralna: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warszawa Centralna: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Warsaw Marriott Hotel, InterContinental Warsaw, Novotel Warszawa Centrum.
Warszawa Zachodnia is 3 km from Warsaw city centre. Public transport options include:
Warszawa Zachodnia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Warszawski Lukier, Bistro Trojka
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Warszawa Zachodnia. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Warszawa Zachodnia. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Warszawa Zachodnia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Warszawa Zachodnia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warszawa Zachodnia: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel, Campanile Varsovie, Golden Tulip Warsaw Centre.
Warszawa Wschodnia is 3 km from Warsaw city centre. Public transport options include:
Warszawa Wschodnia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Mateusz Gessler Restaurant, Bistro Praga
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Warszawa Wschodnia. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Warszawa Wschodnia. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Warszawa Wschodnia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Warszawa Wschodnia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warszawa Wschodnia: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Hetman, Hotel Wiatraczna, Hotel Praski.
Kraków Główny is 1 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
Kraków Główny has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restauracja Browar Lubicz, Bistro Bene by Tomasz Leśniak
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Kraków Główny. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Kraków Główny. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kraków Główny: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kraków Główny: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków Główny: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Krakow Stare Miasto, PURO Kraków Stare Miasto, Vienna House Andel's Cracow.
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