The average train between Kraków and Kiel takes 11h 55m and the fastest train takes 10h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Kraków to Kiel. 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 Kiel. The earliest departure is at 4:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Kraków is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Kiel at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin-Lichtenberg and take an average of 11h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kraków to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Kraków station and arriving at Kiel station via Berlin-Lichtenberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
Kraków to Kiel train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Krakow Glowny station.
Kraków to Kiel train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Kraków to Kiel train tickets online with PKP Intercity, S-Bahn Berlin and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kraków and Kiel is 817.8 km. The road distance is 1,017 km.
You can take a train from Krakow Glowny to Kiel Hbf via Berlin-Lichtenberg, S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, Berlin Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 11h 31m.