The average train between Mainz and Kraków takes 16h 44m and the fastest train takes 13h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Mainz 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 4 times a day between Mainz and Kraków. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Kraków at 1:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 16h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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18h 45m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Mainz 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 Mainz to Kraków. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Kraków station via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 44m.
Mainz to Kraków train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Kraków train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Krakow Glowny station.
Book your Mainz to Kraków train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Kraków is 832 km. The road distance is 1,044 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Krakow Glowny via Frankfurt, Dresden-Neustadt, Zgorzelec, and Wroclaw Glowny in around 14h 4m.