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Louvre Museum
The world's most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa and vast collections spanning ancient civilizations to 19th-century art.
Cheapest price on Oct 06
$362
Average ticket price on Oct 06
$365
Fastest journey on Oct 06
14 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Oct 06
15 h 31 m
Trains on Oct 06
2
Distance
1275 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kraków to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kraków to Paris will cost around $365 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $362.
It's difficult to get from Kraków to Paris without transferring at least 2 times.
IC 132 · ICE 1558+
TGV 9560
IC 3804+
KD 69155+
5674+
ICE 1556
IC 132 · ICE 1558+
TGV 9560
IC 3804+
KD 69155+
5674+
ICE 1556Trains from Kraków to Paris run on average 1 times per day, taking around 16h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $362 but you can travel from only $21 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:10, the last at 22:46. The fastest train covers the 792 miles (1275 km) distance in 13h 58m.
Distance 792 miles (1275 km) |
Average train duration 16h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $362 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 13h 58m |
First train 4:10 AM |
Last train 10:46 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Kraków to Paris trains for today, Monday, October 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 3804+ KD 69155+ ICE 1556 · ICE 9550 | 6:36 AM Kraków Główny | 16h16 | 10:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4 transfers | |
| Tuesday, October 6 | |||||
IC 132 · ICE 1558+ TGV 9560 | On time 5:57 AM Kraków Główny | 14h45 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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The world's most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa and vast collections spanning ancient civilizations to 19th-century art.
Masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, Degas, and more in a magnificent former railway station on the Seine.
Rich collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works in the restored Orangerie, including Monet's immersive Water Lilies.
Grand avenue linking Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe, famous for ceremonial views, shops, and city energy.
Historic hilltop district of artists, stairways, village lanes, and major viewpoints, offering a distinctive Paris atmosphere.
Seine island at the city's historic heart, ideal for walking between Notre-Dame, Sainte-Chapelle, and old Paris streets.
Classic Parisian ham and cheese sandwich baked or grilled with béchamel. A staple of French brasseries and cafés.
Slow-cooked beef stew braised in red Burgundy wine with onions, mushrooms, and bacon. A beloved traditional French comfort dish.
Snails baked with garlic, parsley, and butter. A historic French delicacy strongly associated with classic Paris dining.
Three-Michelin-star dining by Alain Ducasse at Plaza Athénée, known for haute cuisine and luxurious contemporary presentation.
Historic Left Bank café serving classic French dishes in an elegant Art Nouveau setting popular with locals and visitors.
Elegant seafood institution near Gare Montparnasse, celebrated for oysters, shellfish platters, and polished brasserie service.
Paris is pricier than many European cities, with higher hotel, dining, and attraction costs, though transit is good value.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Taxis are often rounded up; cafés may get small change.
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Most Kraków to Paris trains use the Kraków Główny to Paris Gare de l'Est station pair. Use this guide to compare Kraków and Paris train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Paris Gare de l'Est is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare de l'Est has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Perchoir de la Gare de l'Est, La Consigne, Starbucks, Factory & Co, La Place, McDonald's, Mon Chou, Go Johnny Go, Maison Pradier, PAUL, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:45 - 20:30, Sat: 09:00 - 20:00, Sun: 09:00 - 20:30. Information desks are located between Tracks 15 and 18.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level -1 towards the metro access next to PAUL. Open every day from 07:30 to 22:30.
Available at Paris Gare de l'Est: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare de l'Est: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare de l'Est: The station is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets and orientation system for visually impaired travelers. There is disabled traveler assistance by Track 4. .
Nearby hotels include Hotel Whistler, Hôtel LOCOMO, Hôtel Parisianer.
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