The average train between Arad and Kraków takes 22h 41m and the fastest train takes 22h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Arad to Kraków. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Arad and Kraków. The earliest departure is at 4:01 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Arad is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Kraków at 5:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Keleti and take an average of 22h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Arad to Kraków. However, there are services departing from Arad station and arriving at Kraków station via Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 41m.
Arad to Kraków train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Arad station.
Arad to Kraków train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Krakow Glowny station.
The distance between Arad and Kraków is 443.2 km. The road distance is 952 km.
You can take a train from Arad to Krakow Glowny via Budapest-Keleti and Wien Hbf in around 13h 21m.