The average train between Kraków and Lugano takes 25h 23m and the fastest train takes 24h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Kraków to Lugano. 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 Lugano. 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 Lugano at 9:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 25h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kraków to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Kraków station and arriving at Lugano station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 23m.
Kraków to Lugano train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Krakow Glowny station.
Kraków to Lugano train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Kraków to Lugano train tickets online with PKP Intercity, Railjet and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Kraków and Lugano is 930.9 km. The road distance is 1,434 km.
You can take a train from Krakow Glowny to Lugano via Wien Hbf, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 17h 53m.