The average train between Essen and Kraków takes 14h 18m and the fastest train takes 13h 42m. The train service runs several times per day 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 daily between Essen and Kraków. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:44 AM which arrives into Kraków at 10:26 PM. All services require a transfer at S Spandau Bhf and take an average of 14h 18m. 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 station and arriving at Kraków station via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.
Essen to Kraków train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Kraków train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Krakow Glowny station.
Book your Essen to Kraków train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and PKP Intercity.
The distance between Essen and Kraków is 921 km. The road distance is 1,088 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Krakow Glowny via S Spandau Bhf, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, Rzepin, and Wroclaw Glowny in around 13h 32m.
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