The average train between Kraków and Żywiec takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Kraków to Żywiec. 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 Kraków and Żywiec. The earliest departure is at 2:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Kraków is at 5:58 PM which arrives into Żywiec at 8:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kraków to Żywiec. However, there are services departing from Kraków station and arriving at Żywiec station via Czechowice-Dziedzice. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Kraków to Żywiec train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Krakow Glowny station.
Kraków to Żywiec train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Zywiec station.
The distance between Kraków and Żywiec is 67.8 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a train from Krakow Glowny to Zywiec via Czechowice-Dziedzice in around 1h 59m.