Lille to Krakow by train

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Overview: trains from Lille to Krakow

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lille 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 06:01 View journey
Last train 22:24 View journey
Avg changes 3
Fastest journey 16hr 11m View journey
Distance (km) 1196
Trains / day 14 View all
Cheapest journey £75.21 View journey
Avg journey time 26hr 3m
Train operators 20

Going from Lille to Krakow by train

About to set off from Lille to Krakow by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Cost of train tickets between Lille and Krakow

The cheapest train tickets from Lille to Krakow start at £75.21. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Lille to Krakow is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Lille to Krakow daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Krakow on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 14 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 06:01: departure of first train Monday-Friday

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

  • 06:54: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:24: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 29 minutes: frequency of train departures

Train duration for trips from Lille to Krakow

The swiftest journey time on this route is 16 hours and 11 minutes, crossing a total distance of 1,196 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Lille and Krakow

Tickets for travel between Lille and Krakow can be booked 5 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making the most of your trip to Krakow

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Krakow.

FAQs about the train journey from Lille to Krakow

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

The total distance between Lille and Krakow is 1,196 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.