Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.

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Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

2h 25m

Cheapest Price

€44

Luggage included

Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves

Luggage storage

Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.

Cancellation Policy

Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?

Refund

If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.

Seat reservation

Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.

Pets

Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.

Quiet zone

PKP Intercity

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

2h 13m

Cheapest Price

€16

PKP Intercity frequency

17 a day

station information and services

Train stations in Kraków

Kraków Główny Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Pawia 5a, 31-154 Kraków, Poland

Phone Number

+48 12 393 22 22

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

1 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 24/7. Access via Pawia Street.

Dining

Restauracja Browar Lubicz
Bistro Bene by Tomasz Leśniak

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Ramps, restrooms.

PLN 2

Hotel

Hotel Mercure Krakow Stare Miasto
PURO Kraków Stare Miasto
Vienna House Andel's Cracow

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Car Rental

Avis
Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional trains
Hall 2: platforms 6-10 for long-distance and international trains

Public transit options for Kraków Główny

Tram: Lines 3, 5, 19, 50
Bus: Several lines available

Krakow Glowny (Dworzec autobusowy Bosacka 18) Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

ul. Bosacka 18, 31-154 Kraków, Poland

Phone Number

+48 12 411 00 01

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

1 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from ul. Bosacka.

Dining

Restauracja Browar Lubicz
Pod Wawelem

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Elevators, ramps.

PLN 2

Hotel

Hotel Mercure Krakow Stare Miasto
Vienna House Andel's Cracow
PURO Kraków Stare Miasto

Lounge

Located in the main hall

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Car Rental

Avis
Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Slovakia, Czech Republic, and regional destinations
Hall 2: local train platforms

Public transit options for Krakow Glowny (Dworzec autobusowy Bosacka 18)

Tram: Lines 3, 10, 19
Bus: Several lines available

Kraków Zabłocie Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Car Rental

information

Address

Kraków, Poland

Distance to city center

4 km

Kraków Lotnisko Accessibility

Amenities at train station

Accessibility

information

Address

32-083, Poland

Accessibility

The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible

Kraków Bronowice Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

information

Address

Kraków, Poland

Distance to city center

1 km

Kraków Łobzów Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

information

Address

Wrocławska 91, Kraków, Poland

Kraków Grzegórzki Accessibility

Amenities at train station

Accessibility

information

Address

Kraków, Poland

Accessibility

The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible

Kraków Swoszowice Dining

Amenities at train station

Dining

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

information

Address

Kraków, Poland

Distance to city center

9 km

Kraków Mydlniki Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

30-198 Kraków, Poland

Distance to city center

4 km

Kraków Sanktuarium Dining

Amenities at train station

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Car Rental

information

Address

Kraków, Poland

Distance to city center

7 km

Kraków Podgórze Accessibility

Amenities at train station

Accessibility

information

Address

30-546 Kraków, Poland

Accessibility

The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible

Kraków Łagiewniki Accessibility

Amenities at train station

Accessibility

information

Address

30-418 Kraków, Poland

Accessibility

The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible

Kraków Bonarka Accessibility

Amenities at train station

Accessibility

information

Address

30-644 Kraków, Poland

Accessibility

The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible

Kraków Mydlniki Wapiennik Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

ATM

Hotel

Bike Parking

information

Address

30-198 Kraków, Poland

Distance to city center

5 km

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