Berlin to Krakow by train

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Overview: trains from Berlin to Krakow

Find the key information for travelling by train from Berlin 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 08:50 View journey
Last train 22:11 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 6hr 42m View journey
Distance (km) 531
Trains / day 13 View all
Cheapest journey £26.46 View journey
Avg journey time 7hr 32m
Train operators 3

Explore Berlin to Krakow by train

Thinking about travelling from Berlin to Krakow by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Cost of train travel from Berlin to Krakow

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

  • Cheapest ticket: £26.36

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance: £33

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance: £35

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.

Berlin to Krakow daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Krakow on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 13 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 08:50: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 22:11: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 08:50: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:11: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 56 minutes: frequency of train departures

Average train travel time from Berlin to Krakow

The quickest time by train is 6 hours and 42 minutes, travelling a total distance of 531 kilometres.

When are tickets between Berlin and Krakow available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Berlin and Krakow can be purchased 6 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Berlin to Krakow by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Krakow.

FAQs about the train journey from Berlin to Krakow

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

The total journey from Berlin to Krakow is 531 kilometres.

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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.