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Warsaw to Kraków train with Deutsche Bahn (IC)

Thu, 13 Feb
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Cheap train tickets from Warsaw to Kraków

Showing times and prices for 13 Feb

Cheapest

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.

Cheapest
Deutsche BahnEIC 5302
09:402h19
Warsaw Central
11:59Kraków Główny
£431One-way
0 changes
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Deutsche BahnEIC 1304
10:402h19
Warsaw Central
12:59Kraków Główny
£431One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
Deutsche BahnEIC 8300
11:402h18
Warsaw Central
13:58Kraków Główny
£431One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
Deutsche BahnTLK53104
09:182h36
Warsaw Central
11:54Kraków Główny
£431One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
Deutsche BahnEIC 5300
08:402h18
Warsaw Central
10:58Kraków Główny
£431One-way
0 changes

Warsaw to Kraków train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 13 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Deutsche Bahn
EIC 5300
Deutsche BahnEIC 5300
08:40 Warsaw Central2h18 10:58 Kraków Główny0 changesDirect
Deutsche Bahn
TLK53104
Deutsche BahnTLK53104
09:18 Warsaw Central2h36 11:54 Kraków Główny0 changesDirect
Deutsche Bahn
EIC 5302
Deutsche BahnEIC 5302
09:40 Warsaw Central2h19 11:59 Kraków Główny0 changesDirect
Deutsche Bahn
EIC 1304
Deutsche BahnEIC 1304
10:40 Warsaw Central2h19 12:59 Kraków Główny0 changesDirect
Deutsche Bahn
EIC 8300
Deutsche BahnEIC 8300
11:40 Warsaw Central2h18 13:58 Kraków Główny0 changesDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Warsaw to Kraków?

The best time to book your train from Warsaw to Kraków is days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Warsaw to Kraków route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Warsaw to Kraków per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Warsaw to Kraków.

Train times from Warsaw to Kraków

Showing times and prices for 13 Feb

Fastest Journey

2 h 18 m

Average

2 h 22 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

253 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Warsaw for Kraków every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Deutsche BahnEIC 8300
11:402h18
Warsaw Central
13:58Kraków Główny
£431One-way
0 changes
Fastest
Deutsche BahnEIC 5300
08:402h18
Warsaw Central
10:58Kraków Główny
£431One-way
0 changes
Deutsche BahnEIC 5302
09:402h19
Warsaw Central
11:59Kraków Główny
£431One-way
0 changes
Deutsche BahnEIC 1304
10:402h19
Warsaw Central
12:59Kraków Główny
£431One-way
0 changes
Deutsche BahnTLK53104
09:182h36
Warsaw Central
11:54Kraków Główny
£431One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Warsaw to Kraków

Trains from Warsaw to Kraków run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £7 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7
Distance
252 km
Average train duration
2h 36m
Cheapest ticket price
£35
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
6
Train providers
1
Fastest train
2h 18m
First train
08:39
Last train
22:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7

Trains from Warsaw to Krakow: Journey Details

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.

 

Which train companies go from Warsaw to Krakow?

PKP Intercity operate the trains from Warsaw to Krakow.

How long is the train 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.

When are the first and last trains of the day from Warsaw to Krakow?

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.

Where do trains from Warsaw to Krakow depart from and arrive to?

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.

FAQs: Warsaw to Kraków train

FAQs: Travel by train from Warsaw to Kraków easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Warsaw to Kraków.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Warsaw to Kraków can start from as little as £35 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Warsaw to Kraków is £35; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Warsaw to Kraków is 2 h 21 min   to travel the 156 mile long trip, with around there are 6 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Warsaw to Kraków leaves at 00: 03. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Warsaw to Kraków leaves at 23: 56.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 56.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Warsaw Central, which is located around 0.6 miles (996 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Kraków Główny, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Kraków from Warsaw is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 21 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Warsaw to Kraków by train is May.
You have options as you can travel to Kraków from Warsaw 3 different ways: coach, train or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Warsaw and Kraków

Warsaw
Kraków
The major train station for departures in Warsaw is Warszawa Zachodnia. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Warszawa Zachodnia for your trip from Warsaw to Kraków.
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Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
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ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Warszawa CentralnaParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Warszawa WschodniaParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotel
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Warszawa GdańskaParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
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ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
The major train station for arrivals in Kraków is Kraków Główny. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Kraków Główny for your journey to Kraków from Warsaw.
Kraków GłównyParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Kraków Płaszów

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