The average train between Dresden and Kraków takes 8h 25m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden 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 Dresden and Kraków. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dresden is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Kraków at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Zgorzelec and take an average of 8h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dresden 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 Dresden to Kraków. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Kraków station via Zgorzelec. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
Dresden to Kraków train services, operated by trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB, depart from Dresden-Neustadt station.
Dresden to Kraków train services, operated by trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB, arrive at Krakow Glowny station.
Book your Dresden to Kraków train tickets online with trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB, Koleje Dolnośląskie and PKP Intercity.
The distance between Dresden and Kraków is 451.3 km. The road distance is 528 km.
You can take a train from Dresden-Neustadt to Krakow Glowny via Zgorzelec and Wroclaw Glowny in around 7h 26m.