Say "Hai" to Japan - get your Japan Rail Pass today! 🌸 Take a look

Business

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...
Eurostar
SNCF

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

Looking for the cheapest date to travel?

Within 7 days

Outbound from

Within 1 month

Outbound from

Within 3 months

Outbound from
Low prices found by our customers
Each fare is the lowest adult economy ticket fare found by our customers on Trainline. Fares booked further in advance than the dates displayed may be cheaper. Prices are updated daily, subject to change and indicative of price last update. Limited availability. Discount cards and coach journeys excluded, prices exclusive of booking fee.

Popular in Krakow Central

Let's do this trip right

What customers say about Trainline

Read real reviews from real users

Take the train from Poznań to Krakow Central in 4 hours 15 minutes

If you want to travel from Poznań to Krakow Central by train, you've come to the right place.

You can expect the journey from Poznań to Krakow Central by train to take around 5 hours 10 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 4 hours 15 minutes on the fastest services. You’ll usually find around 26 trains per day running on this route, which spans 208 miles (335 km). There’s no need for any changes along the way, as there are direct trains available to Krakow Central.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Poznań to Krakow Central start from £53.63 when you book in advance.

If you want to know more about the journey, keep reading for timetables, tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs, including first and last train times. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!

Poznań to Krakow Central by train

It takes an average of 5h 10m to travel from Poznań to Krakow Central by train, over a distance of around 208 miles (335 km). There are normally 26 trains per day travelling from Poznań to Krakow Central and tickets for this journey start from £53.63 when you book in advance.

First train

02:50

Last train

23:11

Departure station

Poznań

Arrival station

Krakow Central

Journey time

From 4h 15m

Distance

208 miles (335 km)

Frequency

26 trains per day

Changes

Direct trains available

Price

From £53.63

Train and bus operators

Flixbus

FAQs about the train journey from Poznań to Krakow Central

Want to know more about your journey from Poznań to Krakow Central? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you travel to Krakow Central from Poznań?

To get to Krakow Central from Poznań, why not take the train? With 26 trains per day and an average journey time of 5 hours and 10 minutes, taking the train is a great way to travel. You can also catch the bus from Poznań to Krakow Central. See our Journey Planner for up-to-date times and prices.

How long does it take to get from Poznań to Krakow Central by train?

On average, it takes around 5 hours and 10 minutes to travel from Poznań to Krakow Central by train, although you can get there in 4 hours and 15 minutes on the fastest services. With 26 trains per day running on this route, journey times may vary, so check our Journey Planner for more information.

How much is the train ticket from Poznań to Krakow Central?

The price of a train ticket from Poznań to Krakow Central can start from as little as £53.63, depending on the time of day, route and class you book. Train tickets may also be cheaper when you book in advance compared to buying them on the day.

How fast can trains travel from Poznań to Krakow Central?

The fastest time a train can travel the 208 miles (335 km) from Poznań to Krakow Central is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Poznań to Krakow Central train times

Check out the next trains departing from Poznań to Krakow Central for Tuesday 6th May 2025. For the full train timetable/schedule, or to search for a later time or date, click here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
07:4613:145h 28m, direct
08:3813:405h 2m, 1 change
08:4014:035h 23m, 1 change
09:3814:344h 56m, direct
10:3115:024h 31m, 1 change
11:3816:515h 13m, direct
11:5016:595h 9m, direct
12:3817:054h 27m, 1 change
13:3818:324h 54m, direct
14:3119:064h 35m, 1 change

Cheap train tickets from Poznań to Krakow Central

The price of train tickets from Poznań to Krakow Central starts at £53.63 one-way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. Booking on the day is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or class.

Book in advance

Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Poznań to Krakow Central by booking early.§

Be flexible with your travel times

Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.

Choose a slower or connecting train

On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!

Look out for special deals

Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.

For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.

§Some train companies may not offer any Advance ticket types or cheaper deals for early bookings. On rare occasions, train companies may choose to release special offers closer to the date on last-minute or late-release tickets. This is dependent on the individual train operating company you travel with.

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.