The average train between Kraków and Bern takes 21h 57m and the fastest train takes 18h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Kraków to Bern. 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 Bern. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kraków is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Bern at 8:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 21h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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23h 35m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Kraków to Bern. However, there are services departing from Kraków station and arriving at Bern station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 57m.
Kraków to Bern train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Krakow Glowny station.
Kraków to Bern train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Bern station.
Book your Kraków to Bern train tickets online with PKP Intercity, Railjet and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Kraków and Bern is 981.6 km. The road distance is 1,374 km.
You can take a train from Krakow Glowny to Bern via Wien Hbf, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 16h 41m.