The average train between Kraków and Sterzing takes 18h 50m and the fastest train takes 13h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Kraków to Sterzing. 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 3 times a day between Kraków and Sterzing. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kraków is at 12:18 PM which arrives into Sterzing at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Czechowice-Dziedzice and take an average of 18h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Kraków to Sterzing. However, there are services departing from Kraków station and arriving at Sterzing station via Czechowice-Dziedzice. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 50m.
Kraków to Sterzing train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Krakow Glowny station.
Kraków to Sterzing train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Kraków to Sterzing train tickets online with PKP Intercity, Railjet and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kraków and Sterzing is 718.3 km. The road distance is 1,003 km.
You can take a train from Krakow Glowny to Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch via Czechowice-Dziedzice, Wien Hbf, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 12h 44m.