The average train between Kraków and Lyon takes 27h 28m and the fastest train takes 16h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Kraków to Lyon. 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 Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kraków is at 9:45 AM which arrives into Lyon at 12:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Wroclaw Glowny and take an average of 27h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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31h 18m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Kraków to Lyon? 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 Lyon. However, there are services departing from Kraków station and arriving at Lyon station via Wroclaw Glowny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 28m.
Kraków to Lyon train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Krakow Glowny station.
Kraków to Lyon train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Kraków to Lyon train tickets online with PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Kraków and Lyon is 1,220 km. The road distance is 1,696 km.
You can take a train from Krakow Glowny to Lyon Part Dieu via Wroclaw Glowny, Leipzig Hbf, Frankfurt, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 19h 12m.