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Trip Overview

The average train between Kraków and Lugano takes 24h 56m and the fastest train takes 18h 52m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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.

24h 56m
Duration
1,401 km
Distance
CHF 241
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Kraków to Lugano train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Kraków and Lugano. The service departs Kraków at 6:19 AM in the morning, which arrives into Lugano at 08:28:00. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 24h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    PKP IntercityRailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)26h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    PKP IntercityRailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)26h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    PKP IntercityRailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)26h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    PKP IntercityRailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)18h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    PKP IntercityRailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)26h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    PKP IntercityRailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)26h 9m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kraków to Lugano? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,401.3 km
  • Duration: 24h 56m

What companies run services between Kraków, Poland and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Krakow Glowny to Lugano via Wien Hbf, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 16h 42m.

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