The average train between Magdeburg and Kraków takes 13h 33m and the fastest train takes 9h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Magdeburg 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Magdeburg and Kraków. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Magdeburg is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Kraków at 1:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and take an average of 13h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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18h 1m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Magdeburg to Kraków? 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 Magdeburg to Kraków. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg station and arriving at Kraków station via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 33m.
Magdeburg to Kraków train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Magdeburg Hbf station.
Magdeburg to Kraków train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Krakow Glowny station.
Book your Magdeburg to Kraków train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB and 2 other operators.
The distance between Magdeburg and Kraków is 623.5 km. The road distance is 757 km.
You can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Krakow Glowny via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt, Dresden-Neustadt, Zgorzelec, and Wroclaw Glowny in around 10h 38m.