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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Košice to Kraków
Cheapest price on Sep 23
€21
Average ticket price on Sep 23
€21
Fastest journey on Sep 23
8 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 23
8 h 45 m
Trains on Sep 23
1
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Košice to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Košice to Kraków will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
On Wed, Sep 23, we found 1 trains from Košice to Kraków, including 1 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 23 the direct trains cover the 178 km distance in an average of 8 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 45 m .
On Wed, Sep 23 the slowest trains will take 8 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
4:30 AM8h45Košice1:15 PMKraków€211One-way0 transfers
- 4:30 AM8h45Košice1:15 PMKraków€211One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Košice to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Košice to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €6 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, while a flight costs an average of €270.
Distance: 178 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€6 Average price Cheapest | €270 Average price | €29 Average price | €47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Košice to Kraków:
A train is €23 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Košice to Kraków costing on average €29.
A train is €264 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Košice to Kraków costing on average €270.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 27m.
Train takes on average 6h 47m.
Live departures
Košice to Kraków train times
The table below shows live departures for Košice to Kraków trains for today, Tuesday, September 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:30 AM Košice | 8h45 | 1:15 PM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Košice to Kraków
Slovakia
Poland
Trains from Košice to Kraków run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:50, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 178 km distance in 6h 23m.
Distance 178 km |
Average train duration 6h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 6h 23m |
First train 3:50 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
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FAQs: Trains from Košice to Kraków
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Košice to Kraków by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kraków, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Košice to Kraków
Most Košice to Kraków trains use the Kosice to Kraków Główny station pair. Use this guide to compare Košice and Kraków train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Košice station do trains to Kraków leave from?
Getting to Kosice from Košice city centre
Kosice is 1 km from Košice city centre. Public transport options include:
Kosice train station facilities and services
Kosice has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Med Malina, Villa Regia
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kosice. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Kosice. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kosice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Kosice: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kosice: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kosice, Hotel Yasmin Kosice, Boutique Hotel Maraton.
Which Kraków station do trains from Košice arrive at?
Getting to Kraków Główny from Kraków city centre
Kraków Główny is 1 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
Kraków Główny train station facilities and services
Kraków Główny has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restauracja Browar Lubicz, Bistro Bene by Tomasz Leśniak
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kraków Główny. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Kraków Główny. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kraków Główny: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Kraków Główny: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków Główny: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Krakow Stare Miasto, PURO Kraków Stare Miasto, Vienna House Andel's Cracow.
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