The average train between Kraków and Bratislava takes 7h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Kraków to Bratislava. 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 4 times a day between Kraków and Bratislava. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kraków is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Bratislava at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kraków to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Kraków station and arriving at Bratislava station via Breclav. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
Kraków to Bratislava train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Krakow Glowny station.
Kraków to Bratislava train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.
Book your Kraków to Bratislava train tickets online with PKP Intercity, České dráhy (ČD) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kraków and Bratislava is 296.1 km. The road distance is 439 km.
You can take a train from Krakow Glowny to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica via Breclav in around 5h 56m.