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Bensheim to Kraków Train Schedule
Trip Summary
8 trains operate daily from Bensheim to Kraków. The train trip from Bensheim to Kraków is usually about 15 hours and 43 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can get you there in as little as 13 hours and 1 minute.
| Distance | 505 mi (812 km) |
| Fastest train | 13h 1m |
| Lowest price | $156.76 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Bensheim to Kraków?
2 train services operate from Bensheim to Krakow. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 4 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 4 | 18h 15m | $177.76 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 4 | 13h 12m | $156.76 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Bensheim to Kraków start from $157, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Krakow. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Bensheim leaves from Bensheim-Auerbach and one other station. And in Krakow trains arrive at Central Station and one other train station.
From Bensheim to Kraków train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 13 hours and 12 minutes. If you are looking to get to Krakow faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 13 hours and 1 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Bensheim to Kraków
The distance between Bensheim and Kraków is approximately 505 miles, or 812 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 15 hours and 43 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 13 hours and 1 minute.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Bensheim to Kraków tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Bensheim at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 5:00am. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 8 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Kraków to Bensheim.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Bensheim?
Main departure station: Bensheim-Auerbach
There are two stations in Bensheim where you can board the train to Kraków.
All train stations in Bensheim:
Bensheim-Auerbach
Train Station
Where is the train station in Kraków?
Main arrival station: Krakow Plaszow
Kraków receives travelers from Bensheim at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Kraków:
Krakow Plaszow
Central Station
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