The cheapest and fastest trains from Stuttgart to Kraków
Cheapest price
€147
Average price
€189
Fastest journey
12 h 15 m
Average duration
13 h 5 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
790 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Kraków will cost around €189 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €147.
It's difficult to get from Stuttgart to Kraków without transferring at least once.
ICE 591 · RJX 65 · EC 102
ICE 690 · EC 55
ICE 1218 · RE 73740 · RB 5395+
KD 76506
ICE 578 · ICE 370 · EC 249 · TLK 53170
ICE 610 · ICE 370 · EC 249 · TLK 53170
ICE 591 · RJX 65 · EC 102
ICE 267 · RJX 65 · EC 102
ICE 690 · EC 55
ICE 511 · RJX 65 · EC 102
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RJX 65 · EC 102Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Stuttgart to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €42, and a flight costs an average of €25.
Distance: 790 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€136 Average price | €72 Average price Cheapest | €194 Average price |
14h 8m Average total duration 13h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 43m Average total duration 15h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Stuttgart to Kraków train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
+ ICE 1004 · EC 249 · TLK 53170 | 6:12 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 20h24 | 2:36 AM Kraków Główny | 3 transfers | |
+ RJX 65 · EC 102 | 6:12 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 14h18 | 8:30 PM Kraków Główny | 2 transfers | |
ICE 511 · ICE 1004 · EC 249 · TLK 53170 | On time 7:14 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 19h22 | 2:36 AM Kraków Główny | 3 transfers | |
ICE 511 · RJX 65 · EC 102 | On time 7:14 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 13h16 | 8:30 PM Kraków Główny | 2 transfers | |
ICE 267 · RJX 65 · EC 102 | On time 7:51 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 12h39 | 8:30 PM Kraków Główny | 2 transfers | |
ICE 267 · ICE 1004 · EC 249 · TLK 53170 | On time 7:51 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 18h45 | 2:36 AM Kraków Główny | 3 transfers | |
ICE 591 · RJX 65 · EC 102 | On time 8:15 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 12h15 | 8:30 PM Kraków Główny | 2 transfers | |
ICE 591 · ICE 1004 · EC 249 · TLK 53170 | On time 8:15 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 18h21 | 2:36 AM Kraków Główny | 3 transfers | |
ICE 913 · ICE 1004 · EC 249 · TLK 53170 | On time 8:28 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 18h08 | 2:36 AM Kraków Główny | 3 transfers | |
ICE 690 · EC 55 | On time 9:51 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 12h56 | 10:47 PM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
ICE 578 · ICE 370 · EC 249 · TLK 53170 | On time 10:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 16h13 | 2:36 AM Kraków Główny | 3 transfers | |
ICE 610 · ICE 370 · EC 249 · TLK 53170 | Delayed 10:56 AM 10:51 AMStuttgart Hbf | 15h45 | 2:36 AM Kraków Główny | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1218 · RE 73740 · RB 5395+ KD 76506 | On time 11:51 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 16h12 | 4:03 AM Kraków Główny | 4 transfers | |
ICE 576 · ICE 1653+ TLX 26911+ KD 69532 | On time 12:23 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 15h40 | 4:03 AM Kraków Główny | 6 transfers | |
ICE 518 · ICE 278 · ICE 1653+ TLX 26911 | On time 12:51 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 15h12 | 4:03 AM Kraków Główny | 7 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stuttgart to Kraków
Distance 790 km |
Average train duration 13h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price €45 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 12h 10m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 23:40 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Stuttgart to Kraków trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Stuttgart and Kraków from €25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
FAQs: Trains from Stuttgart to Kraków

Passengers board the train most frequently from Stuttgart Hbf, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Kraków Główny, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Stuttgart to Kraków
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the north entrance.
- backWERK
- Ditsch
- Kamps Backstube
- Le Crobag
- Dunkin' Donuts
- min min
- Starbucks
- Yorma's
- Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart
- Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf
- Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte
- Located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
- Dolce Cafe Bar
- Höhencafe Killesberg
- Distelfarm
- McDonald's
- Messehotel Europe
- Ibis budget Stuttgart City Nord
- Alpha
- B&B Hotel
- Monday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Tuesday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Wednesday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Thursday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Friday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Saturday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Sunday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Taverna Elia
- La Bruschetta
- Mensa II (Stuttgart-Vaihingen)
- Cafeteria Contrast
- Café le Théatre
- Maison Banh Mi
- Bangkok Express
- Graf Eberhard
- Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin
- Hansa Hotel
- Novum Hotel Boulevard
- Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Arnulf-Klett-Platz.
- Restaurant Amici
- Block House Stuttgart
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin
- Motel One Stuttgart-Hauptbahnhof
- Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-16 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 101-116
- Hall 3: U-Bahn connections
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6
- U-Bahn: Lines U5, U6, U7, U12, U15
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Pawia Street.
- Restauracja Browar Lubicz
- Bistro Bene by Tomasz Leśniak
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- PLN 2
- Hotel Mercure Krakow Stare Miasto
- PURO Kraków Stare Miasto
- Vienna House Andel's Cracow
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-10 for long-distance and international trains
- Tram: Lines 3, 5, 19, 50
- Bus: Several lines available
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