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Madrid to Kraków trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Madrid and Kraków takes 2d 10h. The train runs, on average, 5 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.

2d 10h
Duration
3,121 km
Distance
zł 2,323
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Madrid to Kraków train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Madrid and Kraków. The service departs Madrid at 8:30 PM in the evening, which arrives into Kraków at 06:35:00. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 2d 10h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)PKP Intercity2d 10h • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)PKP Intercity2d 10h • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)PKP Intercity2d 10h • 5 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)PKP Intercity2d 10h • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)PKP Intercity2d 10h • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 3,121 km
  • Duration: 2d 10h

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, Strasbourg, Berlin Gesundbrunnen, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, and Rzepin in around 30h 14m.

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