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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Kraków to Milan
Cheapest price
$195
Average price
$195
Fastest journey
1 d 20 h 19 m
Average duration
1 d 20 h 19 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
951 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kraków to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kraków to Milan will cost around $195 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $195.
It's difficult to get from Kraków to Milan without transferring at least 2 times.
1:56 PM44h19Kraków10:15 AMMilan$1951One-way2 transfers
- 1:56 PM44h19Kraków10:15 AMMilan$1951One-way2 transfers
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kraków to Milan
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $78. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $78, and a train costs an average of $195.
Distance: 590 miles (951 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$195 Average price | $111 Average price | $105 Average price Cheapest | $337 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 32m Average total duration 18h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 11m Average total duration 20h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Milan:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Milan costing on average $111 (€90).
A bus is $90 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Milan costing on average $195 (€157).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 2m.
Bus takes on average 20h 41m.
Tickets start at around $195 (€157) compared to roughly $337 (€272) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $143 (€115). The journey takes 18h 2m versus 12h 53m 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
Kraków to Milan train times
The table below shows live departures for Kraków to Milan trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:56 PM Kraków | 44h19 | 10:15 AM Milan | 2 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Kraków to Milan
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Trains from Kraków to Milan run on average 1 times per day, taking around 18h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $195 (€157) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 15:40. The fastest train covers the 590 miles (951 km) distance in 44h 19m.
Distance 590 miles (951 km) |
Average train duration 18h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $195 (€157) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 44h 19m |
First train 5:10 AM |
Last train 3:40 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: ÖBB | Nightjet, PKP Intercity from Kraków to Milan trainsÖBB | Nightjet, PKP Intercity trains will get you between Kraków and Milan from $23 (€19). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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PKP Intercity
FAQs: Trains from Kraków to Milan
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