- 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 on Oct 17
$20
Average ticket price on Oct 17
$46
Fastest journey on Oct 17
5 h 47 m
Average journey duration on Oct 17
5 h 52 m
Trains on Oct 17
30
Distance
394 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prague to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Kraków will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
On Sat, Oct 17, we found 30 trains from Prague to Kraków, including 16 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 17 the direct trains cover the 394 km distance in an average of 5 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 47 m .
On Sat, Oct 17 the slowest trains will take 5 h 56 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.
LE419-PL
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RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov) · R 1105 (Brno -> Bohumín)+
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RJ 1023 (Prague -> Přemyšl)
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EC 117Trains from Prague to Kraków run on average 14 times per day, taking around 6h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 244 miles (394 km) distance in 4h 48m.
Distance 244 miles (394 km) |
Average train duration 6h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 4h 48m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 77 days |
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Kraków trains for today, Friday, October 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LE419-PL | 9:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h54 | 3:17 AM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE419-PL | 9:30 PM Praha-Libeň | 5h47 | 3:17 AM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice) · (Ostrava -> Cracow) | 9:45 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h55 | 4:40 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
EN 443 | 10:16 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 8h59 | 7:15 AM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
EN 10443 · IC 431 | 10:16 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 8h17 | 6:33 AM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov) · R 1105 (Brno -> Bohumín)+ LE411-PL | 5:41 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 8h41 | 2:22 PM Kraków Główny | 2 transfers | |
RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov) · R 1105 (Brno -> Bohumín)+ IC 213 | 5:41 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h32 | 12:13 PM Kraków Główny | 2 transfers | |
RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov) · R 1105 (Brno -> Bohumín)+ IC 113 · IC 7316 | 5:41 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h39 | 1:20 PM Kraków Główny | 3 transfers | |
RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov) · R 1105 (Brno -> Bohumín)+ IC 206 | 5:41 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h53 | 1:34 PM Kraków Główny | 2 transfers | |
RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov) · R 1105 (Brno -> Bohumín)+ LE413-PL | 5:41 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 13h08 | 6:49 PM Kraków Główny | 2 transfers | |
RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov) · (Ostrava -> Cracow) | 5:41 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h59 | 12:40 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
EC 113 | 6:08 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h05 | 12:13 PM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 113 | 6:08 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h01 | 12:09 PM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 123 · EC 206 | 7:08 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h26 | 1:34 PM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) · R 1109 (Brno -> Bohumín)+ LE411-PL | 7:41 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h41 | 2:22 PM Kraków Główny | 2 transfers | |
RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) · R 1109 (Brno -> Bohumín)+ LE413-PL | 7:41 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 11h08 | 6:49 PM Kraków Główny | 2 transfers | |
LE411-PL | 8:23 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h59 | 2:22 PM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE411-PL | 8:30 AM Praha-Libeň | 5h52 | 2:22 PM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1005/1028 (Prague -> Warsaw) · (Ostrava -> Cracow) | 9:41 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h59 | 4:40 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
EC 115 | 10:08 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h30 | 4:38 PM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 115 | 10:08 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h30 | 4:38 PM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
SC 505 · EC 204 | 11:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h13 | 5:44 PM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1007 (Prague -> Havířov) · (Ostrava -> Cracow) | 11:41 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h59 | 6:40 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
LE413-PL | 12:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h26 | 6:49 PM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE413-PL | 12:30 PM Praha-Libeň | 6h19 | 6:49 PM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 117 | 2:08 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h56 | 8:04 PM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 117 | 2:08 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h56 | 8:04 PM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 221 · EC 202 | 3:08 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h19 | 9:27 PM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
LE415-PL | 5:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h46 | 12:09 AM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE415-PL | 5:30 PM Praha-Libeň | 6h39 | 12:09 AM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 Prague 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 Prague to Kraków trains use the Praha hlavní nádraží to Kraków Główny station pair, with some services arriving at Kraków Płaszów Railway Station. Use this guide to compare Prague and Kraków train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Praha hlavní nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha hlavní nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Fantova Kavárna, Sushi Time
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esplanade Prague, Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag, Hotel City Central.
Praha Libeň is 5 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha Libeň has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Praha Libeň.
ATMs are available at Praha Libeň.
Available at Praha Libeň: Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha Libeň: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha Libeň.
Praha Masarykovo 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 Kotleta, Café Imperial
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kings Court, Grand Hotel Bohemia, Hotel Paris Prague.
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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