The average train between Kraków and Zvolen takes 6h 59m and the fastest train takes 6h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Kraków to Zvolen. 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 Zvolen. The earliest departure is at 1:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Kraków is at 3:48 PM which arrives into Zvolen at 10:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Bohumin and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



8h 32m • 3 changes


6h 46m • 3 changes


6h 15m • 3 changes


6h 54m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kraków to Zvolen? 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 Zvolen. However, there are services departing from Krakow Glowny station and arriving at Banska Bystrica station via Bohumin station and Zilina station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
Kraków to Zvolen train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Krakow Glowny station.
Kraków to Zvolen train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Banska Bystrica station.
The distance between Kraków and Zvolen is 174.8 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Krakow Glowny to Zvolen Mesto via Bohumin, Zilina, and Banska Bystrica in around 6h 44m.