The average train between Ełk and Kraków takes 7h 18m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Ełk 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 Ełk and Kraków. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ełk is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Kraków at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza and take an average of 7h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 21m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ełk 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 Ełk to Kraków. However, there are services departing from Ełk station and arriving at Kraków station via Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
Ełk to Kraków train services, operated by Polregio, depart from Elk station.
Ełk to Kraków train services, operated by Polregio, arrive at Krakow Glowny station.
Book your Ełk to Kraków train tickets online with Polregio, PKP Intercity and LEO Express.
The distance between Ełk and Kraków is 450.6 km. The road distance is 566 km.
You can take a train from Elk to Krakow Glowny via Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza and Warszawa Centralna in around 5h 51m.