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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Kraków takes 3d 15h and the fastest train takes 3d 11h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Madrid to Kraków. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3d 15h
Duration
3,119 km
Distance
zł 2,453
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Madrid to Kraków train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Madrid and Kraków. The earliest departure is at 8:34 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Kraków at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 3d 15h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Arrives +4 days

    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)PKP Intercity3d 19h • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Arrives +4 days

    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)PKP Intercity3d 20h • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Arrives +4 days

    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)PKP Intercity3d 11h • 5 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Arrives +4 days

    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)PKP Intercity3d 11h • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 3,118.7 km
  • Duration: 3d 15h

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Kraków, Poland?

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Kraków Główny via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Berlin Gesundbrunnen, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, and Rzepin in around 30h 13m.

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