The average train between Berlin and Kraków takes 9h 6m and the fastest train takes 7h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Berlin 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 3 times a day between Berlin and Kraków. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Berlin is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Kraków at 2:03 PM. All services require a transfer at S+U Lichtenberg Bhf and take an average of 9h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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16h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Berlin 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.
No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Kraków. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Kraków station via Rzepin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
Berlin to Kraków train services, operated by BVG, depart from S+U Lichtenberg Bhf station.
Berlin to Kraków train services, operated by BVG, arrive at Krakow Glowny station.
Book your Berlin to Kraków train tickets online with BVG, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and PKP Intercity.
The distance between Berlin and Kraków is 529.7 km. The road distance is 619 km.
You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Krakow Glowny via S+U Lichtenberg Bhf and Rzepin in around 9h 1m.