The average train between Kraków and Dresden takes 9h 40m and the fastest train takes 7h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Kraków to Dresden. 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 Dresden. The earliest departure is at 4:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Kraków is at 3:45 PM which arrives into Dresden at 8:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Legnica and take an average of 9h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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17h 13m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kraków to Dresden? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Kraków to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Kraków station and arriving at Dresden station via Legnica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
Kraków to Dresden train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Krakow Glowny station.
Kraków to Dresden train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Dresden Mitte station.
Book your Kraków to Dresden train tickets online with PKP Intercity, Koleje Dolnośląskie and trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB.
The distance between Kraków and Dresden is 451.3 km. The road distance is 530 km.
You can take a train from Krakow Glowny to Dresden Mitte via Legnica and Zgorzelec in around 7h 23m.