- Must visit
Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory
Flagship museum in Oskar Schindler’s former factory, presenting Kraków under Nazi occupation through immersive historical displays.
Cheapest price
lei95
Average price
lei199
Fastest journey
5 h 13 m
Average duration
5 h 20 m
Trains per day
25
Distance
258 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brno to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brno to Kraków will cost around lei199 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only lei95.
It's difficult to get from Brno to Kraków without transferring at least once.
rj 273 · EC 206
(Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1023 (Prague -> Přemyšl)
R 1105 (Brno -> Bohumín)+
LE411-PL
R 1103 (Brno -> Bohumín)+
LE411-PL
R 1101 (Brno -> Bohumín)+
LE411-PL
rj 273 · EC 206
R 1105 (Brno -> Bohumín)+
IC 213
R 907 · Os 93827 · EC 130 · IC 115
rj 55 · EC 130 · IC 115
rj 250 · EC 117Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brno to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from lei65. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 52m. 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 bus costs an average of lei65, and a train costs an average of lei76.
Distance: 160 miles (258 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
lei159 Average price | lei110 Average price Cheapest | lei386 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brno to Kraków:
A bus is lei50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brno to Kraków costing on average lei159.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
Tickets start at around lei159 compared to roughly lei386 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about lei227. The journey takes 4h 52m versus 3h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Brno to Kraków trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 1101 (Brno -> Bohumín)+ IC 206 | 5:02 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 8h29 | 1:31 PM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
R 1101 (Brno -> Bohumín)+ IC 213 | 5:02 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 7h18 | 12:20 PM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
R 1101 (Brno -> Bohumín)+ EC 206 | 5:02 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 8h29 | 1:31 PM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
R 1101 (Brno -> Bohumín)+ LE411-PL | 5:02 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 9h16 | 2:18 PM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
R 1103 (Brno -> Bohumín)+ IC 213 | 6:02 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 6h18 | 12:20 PM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
R 1103 (Brno -> Bohumín)+ IC 206 | 6:02 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 7h29 | 1:31 PM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
R 1103 (Brno -> Bohumín)+ EC 206 | 6:02 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 7h29 | 1:31 PM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
R 1103 (Brno -> Bohumín)+ LE413-PL | 6:02 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 12h37 | 6:39 PM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
R 1103 (Brno -> Bohumín)+ LE411-PL | 6:02 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 8h16 | 2:18 PM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
R 1105 (Brno -> Bohumín)+ EC 206 | 7:02 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 6h29 | 1:31 PM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
R 1105 (Brno -> Bohumín)+ IC 206 | 7:02 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 6h29 | 1:31 PM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
R 1105 (Brno -> Bohumín)+ IC 213 | 7:02 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 5h18 | 12:20 PM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
R 1105 (Brno -> Bohumín)+ LE413-PL | 7:02 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 11h37 | 6:39 PM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
R 1105 (Brno -> Bohumín)+ LE411-PL | 7:02 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 7h16 | 2:18 PM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
rj 273 · EC 206 | 8:18 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 5h13 | 1:31 PM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
rj 254 · EC 115 | 10:46 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 5h54 | 4:40 PM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
rj 55 · EC 130 · IC 115 | 11:18 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 5h22 | 4:40 PM Kraków Główny | 2 transfers | |
R 907 · Os 93827 · EC 130 · IC 115 | 11:21 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 5h19 | 4:40 PM Kraków Główny | 3 transfers | |
R 1115 (Brno -> Bohumín)+ LE413-PL | 12:02 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 6h37 | 6:39 PM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
rj 277 · EC 204 | 12:18 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 5h36 | 5:54 PM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
R 1117 (Brno -> Bohumín)+ LE413-PL | 1:02 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 5h37 | 6:39 PM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
rj 250 · EC 117 | 2:46 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 5h28 | 8:14 PM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
EC 281 · EC 202 | 4:18 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 5h29 | 9:47 PM Kraków | 1 transfer | |
(Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1023 (Prague -> Přemyšl) | 7:30 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 8h06 | 3:36 AM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
Sp 835 · EN 406 | 10:36 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 8h46 | 7:22 AM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Brno to Kraków run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at lei76 but you can travel from only lei65 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 22:48. The fastest train covers the 160 miles (258 km) distance in 5h 12m.
Distance 160 miles (258 km) |
Average train duration 4h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price lei76 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 12m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 10:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Kraków — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kraków trip today.
Flagship museum in Oskar Schindler’s former factory, presenting Kraków under Nazi occupation through immersive historical displays.
Branch of the Czartoryski Museum famed for Leonardo da Vinci’s Lady with an Ermine and important European decorative arts.
Underground archaeological museum beneath the Main Square, revealing medieval streets, artifacts, and the city’s early trade history.
Historic district south of the Old Town, known for synagogues, courtyards, layered history, and one of Kraków’s best walking atmospheres.
Medieval core of Kraków packed with churches, squares, lanes, and landmarks; the city’s essential area for first-time visitors.
Leafy park ring replacing the old city walls, ideal for a relaxed walk around the Old Town between major sights.
Obwarzanek Krakowski is Kraków’s iconic ring-shaped bread, chewy and topped with salt, poppy or sesame. It has protected status and is sold from blue street stalls.
Maczanka Krakowska is a traditional Kraków sandwich of slow-cooked pork in a soft roll, often called a local ancestor of pulled pork sandwiches.
Pierogi are dumplings common in Kraków, often filled with meat, potato and cheese, or seasonal fruit. They are a staple of Polish home cooking and milk bars.
Popular traditional venue near the center serving hearty Polish specialties in a rustic cellar atmosphere with strong local character.
Well-known milk bar for budget-friendly Polish comfort food such as pierogi, soups, and pancakes in a simple local canteen setting.
Historic restaurant on the Main Square known for classic Polish dishes, elegant interiors, and traditional service in a landmark setting.
More affordable than many Western European city breaks. Dining and transit are low-cost, while central hotels can rise in peak season.
Tipping is appreciated, not mandatory. In restaurants, round up or leave 10%. Tip taxis by rounding up. In cafes, small change or rounding up is common.
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Kraków Główny -> Rynek Główny, Kraków
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brno 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 Brno to Kraków trains use the Brno hlavní nádraží to Kraków Główny station pair, with some services arriving at Kraków Płaszów Railway Station. Use this guide to compare Brno and Kraków train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Brno hlavní nádraží 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 U Dřevěného vlka, Stopkova Plzeňská Pivnice
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Brno hlavní nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Brno hlavní nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brno hlavní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brno hlavní nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brno hlavní nádraží: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Grandhotel Brno, Hotel Continental, Hotel Slavia.
Brno-Černovice nádraží is 1 km from Brno city centre. Public transport options include:
Brno-Černovice nádraží has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Brno-Černovice nádraží.
ATMs are available at Brno-Černovice nádraží.
Available at Brno-Černovice nádraží: Parking.
Available at Brno-Černovice nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brno-Černovice nádraží.
Brno-Židenice nádraží is 2 km from Brno city centre. Public transport options include:
Brno-Židenice nádraží has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Brno-Židenice nádraží.
ATMs are available at Brno-Židenice nádraží.
Available at Brno-Židenice nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brno-Židenice nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brno-Židenice nádraží.
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.
Kraków Płaszów Railway Station is 3 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
Kraków Płaszów Railway Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Kraków Płaszów Railway Station. ATMs are located near the entrance hall.
Ticket office support is available at Kraków Płaszów Railway Station.
Available at Kraków Płaszów Railway Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków Płaszów Railway Station: Elevators and ramps available for wheelchairs.
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