- 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 08
$11
Average ticket price on Oct 08
$43
Fastest journey on Oct 08
2 h 12 m
Average journey duration on Oct 08
2 h 15 m
Trains on Oct 08
34
Distance
253 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Warsaw to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Warsaw to Kraków will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
On Thu, Oct 08, we found 34 trains from Warsaw to Kraków, including 33 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 08 the direct trains cover the 253 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 12 m .
On Thu, Oct 08 the slowest trains will take 2 h 16 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.
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EIP 5300
EIP 8300Trains from Warsaw to Kraków run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€2) but you can travel from only $2 (€2) by bus.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 157 miles (253 km) distance in 2h 18m.
Distance 157 miles (253 km) |
Average train duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€2) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 2h 18m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Warsaw to Kraków trains for today, Wednesday, October 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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EIP 1304 | 10:40 AM Warsaw Central | 2h17 | 12:57 PM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
EIP 8300 | 11:40 AM Warsaw Central | 2h16 | 1:56 PM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE418-PL | 11:49 AM Warszawa Wschodnia Osobowa | 2h32 | 2:21 PM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE418-PL | 12:00 PM Warsaw | 2h21 | 2:21 PM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE418-PL | 12:05 PM Warszawa Zachodnia station | 2h16 | 2:21 PM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5328 | 12:08 PM Warsaw Central | 3h43 | 3:51 PM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
EIP 5302 | 1:40 PM Warsaw Central | 2h17 | 3:57 PM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
EIP 5352 | 2:40 PM Warsaw Central | 2h16 | 4:56 PM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
TLK 13102 | 3:16 PM Warsaw Central | 2h35 | 5:51 PM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
EIP 1306 | 3:40 PM Warsaw Central | 2h19 | 5:59 PM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
EIP 5304 | 4:40 PM Warsaw Central | 2h15 | 6:55 PM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
EIP 5306 | 5:40 PM Warsaw Central | 2h16 | 7:56 PM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
EIP 5308 | 6:40 PM Warsaw Central | 2h16 | 8:56 PM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 141 | 7:08 PM Warsaw Central | 2h33 | 9:41 PM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
EIP 1308 | 7:40 PM Warsaw Central | 2h17 | 9:57 PM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE400-PL | 7:49 PM Warszawa Wschodnia Osobowa | 2h32 | 10:21 PM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 407 · IC 8320 | On time 7:52 PM Warsaw Central | 2h40 | 10:32 PM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
LE400-PL | 8:04 PM Warsaw | 2h17 | 10:21 PM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE400-PL | 8:09 PM Warszawa Zachodnia station | 2h12 | 10:21 PM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
EIP 5310 | 8:40 PM Warsaw Central | 2h17 | 10:57 PM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5320 | 10:04 PM Warsaw Central | 3h02 | 1:06 AM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE410-PL | 10:21 PM Warszawa Wschodnia Osobowa | 3h02 | 1:23 AM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE410-PL | 10:32 PM Warsaw | 2h51 | 1:23 AM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE410-PL | 10:37 PM Warszawa Zachodnia station | 2h46 | 1:23 AM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
TLK 53171 | 11:32 PM Warsaw Central | 4h00 | 3:32 AM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
TLK 83170 | 3:30 AM Warsaw Central | 4h10 | 7:40 AM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1312 | 6:04 AM Warsaw Central | 2h31 | 8:35 AM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
EIP 1302 | 6:40 AM Warsaw Central | 2h16 | 8:56 AM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE414-PL | 7:37 AM Warszawa Wschodnia Osobowa | 2h39 | 10:16 AM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
EIC 1350 | 7:40 AM Warsaw Central | 2h18 | 9:58 AM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE414-PL | 7:48 AM Warsaw | 2h28 | 10:16 AM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
LE414-PL | 7:53 AM Warszawa Zachodnia station | 2h23 | 10:16 AM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
EIP 5300 | 8:40 AM Warsaw Central | 2h16 | 10:56 AM Kraków Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
EIC 5350 | 9:40 AM Warsaw Central | 2h17 | 11:57 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 Warsaw 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 Warsaw to Kraków trains use the Warszawa Centralna to Kraków Główny station pair. Use this guide to compare Warsaw and Kraków train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Warszawa Centralna has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Strefa Centralna, Restauracja Halka
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Warszawa Centralna. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Warszawa Centralna. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Warszawa Centralna: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Warszawa Centralna: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warszawa Centralna: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Warsaw Marriott Hotel, InterContinental Warsaw, Novotel Warszawa Centrum.
Warszawa Zachodnia is 3 km from Warsaw city centre. Public transport options include:
Warszawa Zachodnia 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 Warszawski Lukier, Bistro Trojka
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Warszawa Zachodnia. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Warszawa Zachodnia. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Warszawa Zachodnia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Warszawa Zachodnia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warszawa Zachodnia: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel, Campanile Varsovie, Golden Tulip Warsaw Centre.
Warszawa Wschodnia is 3 km from Warsaw city centre. Public transport options include:
Warszawa Wschodnia 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: Mateusz Gessler Restaurant, Bistro Praga
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Warszawa Wschodnia. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Warszawa Wschodnia. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Warszawa Wschodnia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Warszawa Wschodnia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warszawa Wschodnia: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Hetman, Hotel Wiatraczna, Hotel Praski.
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.
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