Kraków to Warsaw: travel options
Approximate direct distance: 252 km • Travel distance depends on the route and transport you choose.
Compare the options
Recorded fares and journey times. Check each operator before booking.
| Transport Mode | Operator | Duration | Price guide | Stations / Airports | Key Booking Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| train Direct | PKP Intercity (EIP Pendolino) | About 2h 20m |
Check fare
Fare source checked: 7 Oct 2026 Fares vary by departure and ticket conditions. Tickets and times: PKP Intercity (EIP Pendolino) |
Dep: Kraków Główny
Arr: Warszawa Centralna
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Faster EIP examples take around 2 hours 20 minutes; allow separately for the final Warsaw transfer. Slower categories have different times and fares. |
Choosing your journey
A fast direct train leaves room for a Warsaw afternoon. Choose the Warsaw station on purpose and plan the final local journey before booking a timed visit.
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Compare the northbound timetable
Checked EIP services take about 2 hours 20 minutes from Kraków Główny to Warszawa Centralna. Slower direct trains can take well over three hours. Search the official planner for this direction and date; do not reuse the reverse departure times.
Match the Warsaw stop to the next journey
Centralna, Zachodnia and Wschodnia are separate stations. Choose the stop that fits your room or onward ticket and confirm your train calls there. A flight from Chopin needs another journey; a flight from Modlin needs a different airport plan again.
Keep the museum booking clear of travel
Buy the train-specific ticket and required seat, then allow time for check-in or luggage storage on arrival. A nearby walk is a flexible first plan. Put POLIN or the Warsaw Rising Museum on a day when you can give it time and check its own opening and ticket arrangements.
Plan the arrival
The Kraków guide and Warsaw guide explain the local journeys, places to stay and visits. Add the main travel ticket separately to your daily spending plan. The distance above is a straight-line comparison between the city centres; your train, road or flight route can be longer.
