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The average train between Basel and Kraków takes 20h 50m and the fastest train takes 15h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel 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.

20h 50m
Duration
1,333 km
Distance
zł 1,157
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Basel to Kraków train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Basel and Kraków. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Kraków at 9:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 20h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity15h 43m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity21h 41m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity20h 55m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity25h 9m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity15h 43m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity21h 41m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity20h 55m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity25h 9m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity15h 43m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity21h 41m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity20h 55m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity25h 9m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity15h 43m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity21h 41m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Die LänderbahnKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity20h 55m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Die LänderbahnKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity25h 9m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Die LänderbahnKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity15h 43m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Die LänderbahnKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity21h 41m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Die LänderbahnKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity20h 55m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Die LänderbahnKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity25h 9m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Die LänderbahnKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity15h 43m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Die LänderbahnKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity21h 41m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity20h 55m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity25h 9m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity15h 43m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Kraków? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,333.2 km
  • Duration: 20h 50m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Kraków, Poland?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Krakow Glowny via Frankfurt, Dresden-Neustadt, Zgorzelec, and Wroclaw Glowny in around 15h 57m.

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