The average train between Kraków and Rotterdam takes 18h 29m and the fastest train takes 14h 29m. There is at least one train per day from Kraków to Rotterdam. 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 once daily between Kraków and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 4:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Kraków is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 2:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Berlin-Lichtenberg and take an average of 18h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kraków to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Kraków station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Berlin-Lichtenberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 29m.
Kraków to Rotterdam train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Krakow Glowny station.
Kraków to Rotterdam train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Kraków to Rotterdam train tickets online with PKP Intercity, BVG and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kraków and Rotterdam is 1,099.3 km. The road distance is 1,291 km.
You can take a train from Krakow Glowny to Rotterdam Centraal via Berlin-Lichtenberg, S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, Berlin Hbf, and Hengelo in around 15h 52m.