Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$63
Fastest journey
5 h 55 m
Average duration
6 h 25 m
Trains per day
12
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 $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 12 trains that leave Prague for Kraków on Thu, Jul 17, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 17 the direct trains cover the 394 km distance in an average of 6 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 55 m .
On Thu, Jul 17 the slowest trains will take 6 h 50 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 train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a flight costs an average of €27.
Distance: 244 miles (393 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€40 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest | €257 Average price |
6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 27m Average total duration 7h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:47 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h53 | 12:40 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:58 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h02 | 12:00 PM Krakow Glowny (Dworzec autobusowy Bosacka 18) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:05 AM Praha-Libeň | 5h55 | 12:00 PM Krakow Glowny (Dworzec autobusowy Bosacka 18) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:47 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h53 | 2:40 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:22 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h38 | 3:00 PM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:47 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h53 | 4:40 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h41 | 7:03 PM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:47 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h53 | 7:40 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 1:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h54 | 7:25 PM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:58 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h59 | 9:57 PM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:05 PM Praha-Libeň | 6h52 | 9:57 PM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:47 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h50 | 2:37 AM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
Thursday, July 17 | |||||
![]() | 3:47 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h53 | 10:40 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Distance 244 miles (393 km) |
Average train duration 6h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 6h 2m |
First train 00:11 |
Last train 23:55 |
Regiojet, Leo Express and Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Prague and Kraków from $15 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
RegioJet is a Czech train company that offers a wide range of services to its customers including trains between Prague and Kraków. It operates both regional and long-distance trains, with the latter covering routes across the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, and Hungary. The regional trains are known as RegioJet Express and offer frequent departures throughout the day. The long-distance trains are called RegioJet Comfort and provide a more luxurious experience with comfortable seating, air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. RegioJet offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include a café car, a restaurant car, and a bar car. Passengers can also enjoy a selection of movies and music, as well as access to power outlets. The most popular routes for RegioJet are Prague to Brno, Prague to Ostrava, and Prague to Vienna. These routes offer convenient connections to major cities in the Czech Republic and beyond.
Train information from Prague to Kraków with Regiojet:
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Prague hlavní nádraží, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Kraków Główny, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.
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