The average train between Ostend and Kraków takes 26h 25m and the fastest train takes 24h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Ostend 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 twice daily between Ostend and Kraków. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Kraków at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 26h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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26h 56m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Ostend 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 Ostend to Kraków. However, there are services departing from Ostend station and arriving at Kraków station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 25m.
Ostend to Kraków train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Kraków train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Krakow Glowny station.
Book your Ostend to Kraków train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ostend and Kraków is 1,203.6 km. The road distance is 1,521 km.
You can take a train from Ostende to Krakow Glowny via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, Dresden-Neustadt, Zgorzelec, and Wroclaw Glowny in around 18h 24m.