The average train between Kraków and Ełk takes 7h 32m and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Kraków to Ełk. 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 every 4 hours between Kraków and Ełk. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Kraków is at 6:01 PM which arrives into Ełk at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Warszawa Centralna and take an average of 7h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 5m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kraków to Ełk? 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 Ełk. However, there are services departing from Kraków station and arriving at Ełk station via Warszawa Centralna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
Kraków to Ełk train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Krakow Glowny station.
Kraków to Ełk train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Elk station.
Book your Kraków to Ełk train tickets online with PKP Intercity, Polregio and LEO Express.
The distance between Kraków and Ełk is 450.6 km. The road distance is 566 km.
You can take a train from Krakow Glowny to Elk via Warszawa Centralna and Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza in around 6h 19m.