The average train between Kiel and Kraków takes 13h 53m and the fastest train takes 11h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel 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 Kiel and Kraków. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Kraków at 2:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 13h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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17h 58m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Kiel 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 Kiel to Kraków. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Kraków station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 53m.
Kiel to Kraków train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Kraków train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Krakow Glowny station.
Book your Kiel to Kraków train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), BVG and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Kraków is 817.8 km. The road distance is 989 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Krakow Glowny via Hamburg Hbf, Berlin Hbf, S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, and Rzepin in around 12h 46m.