The average train between Kraków and Cologne takes 17h 5m and the fastest train takes 13h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Kraków to Cologne. 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 Kraków and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kraków is at 9:50 AM which arrives into Cologne at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Wroclaw Glowny and take an average of 17h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kraków to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Kraków station and arriving at Cologne station via Wroclaw Glowny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.
Kraków to Cologne train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Krakow Glowny station.
Kraków to Cologne train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Kraków to Cologne train tickets online with PKP Intercity and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Kraków and Cologne is 922.5 km. The road distance is 1,165 km.
You can take a train from Krakow Glowny to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Wroclaw Glowny, Leipzig Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 13h 15m.