The average train between Kraków and Łódź takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Kraków to Łódź. 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 5 times a day between Kraków and Łódź. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kraków is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Łódź at 5:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kraków to Łódź. However, there are services departing from Kraków station and arriving at Łódź station via Lodz Widzew. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Kraków to Łódź train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Krakow Glowny station.
Kraków to Łódź train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Lodz Widzew station.
Book your Kraków to Łódź train tickets online with PKP Intercity, Łódzka Kolej Aglomeracyjna and Polregio.
The distance between Kraków and Łódź is 192.8 km. The road distance is 263 km.
PKP Intercity operates a train from Krakow Glowny to Lodz Widzew hourly. Tickets cost zł 170–650 and the journey takes 2h 23m.