The average train between Essen and Kraków takes 23h 9m and the fastest train takes 22h 39m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Essen 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 a week between Essen and Kraków. The service departs Essen at 5:21 PM in the evening, which arrives into Kraków at 16:00:00. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 23h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Kraków. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Kraków Główny station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof station, S Spandau Bhf station and Rzepin station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 9m.
Essen to Kraków train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Kraków train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Kraków Główny station.
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The distance between Essen and Kraków is 921 km. The road distance is 1048 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Kraków Główny via Hannover Hauptbahnhof, S Spandau Bhf, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, and Rzepin in around 13h 41m.
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