The average train between Dessau and Kraków takes 11h 45m and the fastest train takes 9h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Dessau 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 every 4 hours between Dessau and Kraków. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dessau is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Kraków at 1:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 11h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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10h 25m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Dessau 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 Dessau to Kraków. However, there are services departing from Dessau station and arriving at Kraków station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
Dessau to Kraków train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dessau Hbf station.
Dessau to Kraków train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Krakow Glowny station.
Book your Dessau to Kraków train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dessau and Kraków is 573.5 km. The road distance is 695 km.
You can take a train from Dessau Hbf to Krakow Glowny via Leipzig Hbf, Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt, Dresden-Neustadt, Zgorzelec, and Wroclaw Glowny in around 10h 29m.