The average train between Düsseldorf and Kraków takes 19h 58m and the fastest train takes 15h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf and Kraków. The earliest departure is at 11:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Düsseldorf is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Kraków at 2:13 PM. All services require a transfer at S Spandau Bhf and take an average of 19h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Düsseldorf to Kraków. However, there are services departing from Düsseldorf station and arriving at Kraków station via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 58m.
Düsseldorf to Kraków train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.
Düsseldorf to Kraków train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Krakow Glowny station.
Book your Düsseldorf to Kraków train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and PKP Intercity.
The distance between Düsseldorf and Kraków is 935.7 km. The road distance is 1,157 km.
You can take a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Krakow Glowny via S Spandau Bhf, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, Rzepin, and Wroclaw Glowny in around 14h 34m.