The average train between Kraków and Nitra takes 7h and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Kraków to Nitra. 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 Nitra. The earliest departure is at 1:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Kraków is at 3:48 PM which arrives into Nitra at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Bohumin and take an average of 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 38m • 3 changes


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6h 38m • 3 changes


6h 33m • 3 changes


6h 46m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kraków to Nitra? 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 Nitra. However, there are services departing from Krakow Glowny station and arriving at Leopoldov station via Bohumin station and Zilina station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
Kraków to Nitra train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Krakow Glowny station.
Kraków to Nitra train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Leopoldov station.
The distance between Kraków and Nitra is 236.9 km. The road distance is 322 km.
You can take a train from Krakow Glowny to Nitra via Bohumin, Zilina, and Leopoldov in around 7h 40m.