The average train between Dresden and Kraków takes 8h 20m and the fastest train takes 6h 39m. 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 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dresden is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Kraków at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Zgorzelec Bahnhof and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 59m • 2 changesWant 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 Bahnhof Neustadt station and arriving at Krakow Glowny station via Zgorzelec Bahnhof station and Wroclaw Glowny station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Dresden to Kraków train services, operated by trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB, depart from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt station.
Dresden to Kraków train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Krakow Glowny station.
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The distance between Dresden and Kraków is 451.3 km. The road distance is 519 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Krakow Glowny via Zgorzelec Bahnhof, Zgorzelec, and Wroclaw Glowny in around 7h 45m.