The average train between Kraków and Košice takes 8h 14m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Kraków to Košice. 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 Košice. The earliest departure is at 1:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Kraków is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Košice at 12:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Bohumin and take an average of 8h 14m. 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 Košice? 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 Košice. However, there are services departing from Krakow Glowny station and arriving at Kosice station via Bohumin station and Zilina station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
Kraków to Košice train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Krakow Glowny station.
Kraków to Košice train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Kosice station.
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The distance between Kraków and Košice is 177.8 km. The road distance is 224 km.
You can take a train from Krakow Glowny to Kosice via Bohumin and Zilina in around 7h 13m.