Barcelona to Krakow by train

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Overview: trains from Barcelona to Krakow

Find the key information for travelling by train from Barcelona to Krakow, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:46 View journey
Last train 16:36 View journey
Avg changes 3
Fastest journey 26hr 46m View journey
Distance (km) 1681
Trains / day 10 View all
Cheapest journey AU$372.30 View journey
Avg journey time 36hr 57m
Train operators 65

From Barcelona to Krakow by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Barcelona to Krakow by train. With 10 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Cost of train travel from Barcelona to Krakow

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Barcelona to Krakow:

  • Cheapest ticket: AU$372.30

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Barcelona to Krakow daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Krakow on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 10 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 08:14: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 16:36: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 06:46: departure of first train on weekends

  • 16:34: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 15 minutes: frequency of train departures

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Barcelona to Krakow?

On this route spanning 1,681 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 1 day, 2 hours and 46 minutes.

How far in advance Barcelona and Krakow tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Barcelona and Krakow are available 6 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Maximising your travels to Krakow

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Krakow.

FAQs about the train journey from Barcelona to Krakow

Want to know more about your journey from Barcelona to Krakow? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey from Barcelona to Krakow covers 1,681 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.