- Must visit
Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory
Flagship museum in Oskar Schindler’s former factory, presenting Kraków under Nazi occupation through immersive historical displays.
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Kielce to Kraków
Showing times and prices for Aug 06
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
103 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kielce to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kielce to Kraków will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Fast trains
Of the 6 trains that leave Kielce for Kraków on Thu, Aug 06, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 103 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 2 h 7 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.
9:23 AM2h07Kielce11:30 AMKraków$371One-way0 transfers- 11:21 AM2h20Kielce1:41 PMKraków$381One-way0 transfers
- 5:24 PM1h49Kielce7:13 PMKraków$391One-way0 transfers
- 10:18 AM2h01Kielce12:19 PMKraków$391One-way0 transfers
- 9:04 AM1h35Kielce10:39 AMKraków$411One-way0 transfers
- 9:04 AM1h35Kielce10:39 AMKraków$411One-way0 transfers
- 5:24 PM1h49Kielce7:13 PMKraków$391One-way0 transfers
- 10:18 AM2h01Kielce12:19 PMKraków$391One-way0 transfers
- 10:23 AM2h07Kielce12:30 PMKraków$411One-way0 transfers
- 9:23 AM2h07Kielce11:30 AMKraków$371One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Kielce to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kielce to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 64 miles (103 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$40 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Kielce to Kraków is a bus with an average price of $11.
This is compared to other travel options from Kielce to Kraków:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kielce to Kraków costing on average $40.
The fastest way to travel from Kielce to Kraków is by train with an average journey time of 1h 46m.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 46m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Kielce and Kraków including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Kielce to Kraków among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.
Tickets start at around $40 compared to roughly $19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-20.74. The journey takes 1h 46m versus 1h 30m 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.
Live departures
Kielce to Kraków train times
The table below shows live departures for Kielce to Kraków trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 9:04 AM Kielce | 1h35 | 10:39 AM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:23 AM Kielce | 2h07 | 11:30 AM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:18 AM Kielce | 2h01 | 12:19 PM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:23 AM Kielce | 2h07 | 12:30 PM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Deutsche Bahn as well as PKP Intercity or Polregio offer trains services from Kielce to Kraków.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kielce to Kraków
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Trains from Kielce to Kraków run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 but you can travel from only $9 by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:23, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 64 miles (103 km) distance in 1h 27m.
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
Bus from $9
Distance 64 miles (103 km) |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 3:23 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
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
Bus from $9
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity, Polregio from Kielce to Kraków trainsDeutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity, Polregio trains will get you between Kielce and Kraków from $9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 27m
Cheapest Price
$37
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
PKP Intercity
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 0m
Cheapest Price
$17
PKP Intercity frequency
10 a day
Polregio
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 25m
Cheapest Price
$18
Polregio frequency
6 a day
Complete guide to Kraków
Things to do in Kraków
Discover the best of Kraków — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kraków trip today.
- Must visit
The Czartoryski Museum
Branch of the Czartoryski Museum famed for Leonardo da Vinci’s Lady with an Ermine and important European decorative arts.
- Recommended
Rynek Underground Museum
Underground archaeological museum beneath the Main Square, revealing medieval streets, artifacts, and the city’s early trade history.
- Must visit
Kazimierz
Historic district south of the Old Town, known for synagogues, courtyards, layered history, and one of Kraków’s best walking atmospheres.
- Must visit
Old Town
Medieval core of Kraków packed with churches, squares, lanes, and landmarks; the city’s essential area for first-time visitors.
- Recommended
Planty Park
Leafy park ring replacing the old city walls, ideal for a relaxed walk around the Old Town between major sights.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Obwarzanek Krakowski
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
Maczanka Krakowska is a traditional Kraków sandwich of slow-cooked pork in a soft roll, often called a local ancestor of pulled pork sandwiches.
- Vegetarian
Pierogi
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.
Pod Wawelem Kompania Kuflowa
Popular traditional venue near the center serving hearty Polish specialties in a rustic cellar atmosphere with strong local character.
Milkbar Tomasza
Well-known milk bar for budget-friendly Polish comfort food such as pierogi, soups, and pancakes in a simple local canteen setting.
Wierzynek
Historic restaurant on the Main Square known for classic Polish dishes, elegant interiors, and traditional service in a landmark setting.
Polish złoty (zł)
More affordable than many Western European city breaks. Dining and transit are low-cost, while central hotels can rise in peak season.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- 25-40 zł for street food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- 50-90 zł per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- 150 zł+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- 12-18 zł for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
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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Prices
- Single ticket
- 6,00 zł
- Day pass
- 17,00 zł
To the city center
Kraków Główny -> Rynek Główny, Kraków
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Travel time
- 20 min
- Use contactless card payment in many MPK Kraków ticket machines on trams and buses, but not every vehicle has one. Validate or buy your ticket before inspection.
- A 24-hour ticket is usually better value than single rides if you make several trips. Keep your ticket until the end of the journey.
FAQs: Trains from Kielce to Kraków
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kielce 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.
Train ticket prices from Kielce to Kraków can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $37, while the average price is around $40.
The train from Kielce to Kraków takes 1h 27m and runs 6 per day.
The distance by train from Kielce to Kraków is 64 miles (103 km).
The first train from Kielce to Kraków leaves at 3:23 AM.
The last train from Kielce to Kraków leaves at 11:55 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Kielce to Kraków. This service operates 6 times per day, provided by PKP Intercity.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Kielce to Kraków.
The train station in Kielce that goes to Kraków is Kielce station, which connects to Kraków Główny.
The cheapest way to get from Kielce to Kraków is by bus, with a cost of around $9.
The train journey from Kielce to Kraków offers scenic views, particularly as it passes through the picturesque Świętokrzyskie Mountains and rural landscapes, showcasing Poland's natural beauty.
Yes, a day trip from Kielce to Kraków is feasible. The journey takes 1h 27m and covers 64 miles (103 km). Trains run 5 times per day.
In Kraków, visitors can explore the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, a poignant reminder of the Holocaust, and the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a fascinating underground maze with intricate salt sculptures. The city's vibrant street art scene is particularly lively in the Kazimierz district, which is also known for its rich Jewish history and nightlife. Stroll along the Vistula River for scenic views, or visit the historic Kraków Cloth Hall in the Main Market Square for local crafts. Key sights include the Wawel Castle, St. Mary's Basilica, and the Schindler's Factory museum, each offering a glimpse into Kraków's rich heritage and history.
Three to four days are generally sufficient to explore Kraków's main attractions, including the historic Old Town, Wawel Castle, and a trip to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum.
Yes, you can take the train from Kielce to Kraków.
Since both Kielce and Kraków are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Kraków include Oswiecim, Katowice, Rzeszów, Gliwice, Tarnów.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Kielce to Kraków among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
The currency used in Poland is the Polish złoty (PLN). For travelers, both cash and card payments are widely accepted, but using cards is often more convenient and secure, especially in cities. However, carrying some cash is recommended for small purchases or in rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.
In Kraków, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like the Main Market Square and public transportation. Watch out for unofficial taxi drivers who may overcharge; always use licensed taxis or reputable ride apps. Be aware of scams involving fake ticket sellers for attractions and public transport. Travelers should also avoid unmarked currency exchange booths to prevent unfavorable rates or fraud.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Kielce to Kraków
Most Kielce to Kraków trains use the Kielce to Kraków Główny station pair. Use this guide to compare Kielce and Kraków train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Kielce
Arrival train stations in Kraków
Which Kielce station do trains to Kraków leave from?
Trains from Kielce to Kraków leave from Kielce. The station is 0 miles (1 km) from Kielce city centre at 25-001, plac Niepodległości 1, 25-560 Kielce, Poland.
Kielce25-001, plac Niepodległości 1, 25-560 Kielce, Poland
Kielce train station facilities and services
Kielce has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Kielce.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Kielce. ATMs are available at Kielce.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kielce: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Kielce: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kielce.
Which Kraków station do trains from Kielce arrive at?
Trains from Kielce to Kraków arrive at Kraków Główny. Kraków Główny is 0 miles (1 km) from Kraków city centre.
Kraków GłównyPawia 5a, 31-154 Kraków, Poland+48 12 393 22 22
City-centre transport
Getting to Kraków Główny from Kraków city centre
Kraków Główny is 1 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
BusA1, A14, A40, A44, A56, A64 · 7m · $1 · every ~14 min
Tram3, 69 · 4m · every ~13 min
Kraków Główny train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restauracja Browar Lubicz, Bistro Bene by Tomasz Leśniak
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kraków Główny. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Kraków Główny. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kraków Główny: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Kraków Główny: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków Główny: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Krakow Stare Miasto, PURO Kraków Stare Miasto, Vienna House Andel's Cracow.
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