Krakow to Salzburg by train

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Overview: trains from Krakow to Salzburg

Find the key information for travelling by train from Krakow to Salzburg, 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 20:49 View journey
Last train 22:46 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 9hr 1m View journey
Distance (km) 563
Trains / day 16 View all
Cheapest journey US$47.50 View journey
Avg journey time 9hr 46m
Train operators 5

Krakow to Salzburg train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Krakow to Salzburg by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Krakow to Salzburg take around 9 hours and 1 minute, covering a distance of approximately 563 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Krakow is scheduled to depart at around  20:53. The last departure is usually at around 22:46. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 16 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 3 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$47.50.

We think any time is a great time to visit Salzburg, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Salzburg.

Is there a direct train from Krakow to Salzburg?

Yes, there is a direct train from Krakow to Salzburg.

Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.

How long does it take to travel from Krakow to Salzburg?

The Krakow to Salzburg train travel takes about 9 hours and 1 minute, no matter when you leave.

What are the Krakow to Salzburg train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Salzburg leaving Krakow at around 20:53 and the last train leaving at around 22:46. This is the same at the weekend.

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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.