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Kraków to Magdeburg Train Schedule
Trip Summary
There are usually 27 daily train trips available from Kraków to Magdeburg. Traveling by train from Kraków to Magdeburg usually takes 12 hours and 25 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 9 hours and 47 minutes.
| Distance | 388 mi (624 km) |
| Fastest train | 9h 47m |
| Lowest price | $101.72 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Kraków to Magdeburg?
2 train services operate from Krakow to Magdeburg. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 25 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 25 | 11h 48m | $112.21 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 2 | 20h 21m | $257.44 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Kraków to Magdeburg start from $257, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Magdeburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Krakow leaves from Central Station . And in Magdeburg trains arrive at Magdeburg Herrenkrug and one other train station.
From Kraków to Magdeburg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 20 hours and 21 minutes. If you are looking to get to Magdeburg faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 9 hours and 47 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 2 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Magdeburg.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Kraków to Magdeburg
The distance between Kraków and Magdeburg is approximately 388 miles, or 624 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 12 hours and 25 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 9 hours and 47 minutes.
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 from Kraków to Magdeburg are the most crowded on Sunday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Sunday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Kraków at 4:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00am. 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 27 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 Magdeburg to Kraków.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Kraków?
Main departure station: Central Station
There is one train station in Kraków.
All train stations in Kraków:
Central Station
Where is the train station in Magdeburg?
Main arrival station: Magdeburg Herrenkrug
There are more train stations and stops in Magdeburg than most cities. Most trains from Kraków will stop at one (or more) of the 10 following stations in Magdeburg:
All train stations in Magdeburg:
Magdeburg Herrenkrug
Magdeburg-Salbke
Magdeburg Hasselbachplatz
Train Station
Magdeburg-Sudenburg
Magdeburg-Neustadt
Magdeburg-Eichenweiler
Magdeburg Südost
Magdeburg SKET Industriepark
Magdeburg-Buckau
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