- Must visit
Louvre Museum
The world’s largest art museum, famous for the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and vast collections spanning antiquity to the 19th century. A defining Paris visit and often best booked ahead.
Cheapest price
$393
Average price
$406
Fastest journey
15 h 43 m
Average duration
18 h 45 m
Trains per day
6
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 $406 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $393.
Of the 6 trains that leave Kraków for Paris on Wed, Jul 08, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 08 the direct trains cover the 1275 km distance in an average of 18 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 h 43 m .
On Wed, Jul 08 the slowest trains will take 19 h 37 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.










Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $76. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, and a train costs an average of $380.
Distance: 792 miles (1275 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$403 Average price | $170 Average price | $116 Average price Cheapest | $355 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 2m Average total duration 18h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 58m Average total duration 22h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Paris:
A bus is $54 (€45) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Paris costing on average $170 (€139).
A bus is $288 (€236) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Paris costing on average $403 (€331).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 32m.
Bus takes on average 22h 28m.
Tickets start at around $403 (€331) compared to roughly $355 (€292) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-48.10 (€-39.51). The journey takes 18h 32m versus 14h 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.
The table below shows live departures for Kraków to Paris trains for today, Tuesday, July 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 58 · ICE 699 · ICE 9558 | On time 11:53 AM Kraków Główny | 21h57 | 9:50 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
TLK 38106 · EC 40 · 4369 · ICE 273 | On time 2:11 PM Kraków Główny | 19h39 | 9:50 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4 transfers | |
TLK 38106 · EC 40 · 4369 · ICE 273 | On time 2:14 PM Kraków Główny | 19h36 | 9:50 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4 transfers | |
IC 3830 · IC 1644 · R 5318 · RJ 478 | 4:43 PM Kraków Główny | 22h08 | 2:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5 transfers | |
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Trains from Kraków to Paris run on average 1 times per day, taking around 18h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $380 (€313) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) 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 14h 46m.
Distance 792 miles (1275 km) |
Average train duration 18h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $380 (€313) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 14h 46m |
First train 4:10 AM |
Last train 10:46 PM |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
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The world’s largest art museum, famous for the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and vast collections spanning antiquity to the 19th century. A defining Paris visit and often best booked ahead.
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A lively central neighborhood known for elegant mansions, boutiques, museums, and a dense network of charming old streets.
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Well-known bistro with Provençal influences, popular for its lively courtyard, classic dishes, and generous desserts.
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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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