PKP timetable for the relation Łódź - Kraków

The PKP connection between Łódź and Kraków is operated by IC Intercity. The first direct train departs at 05:08 from Łódź station. The last train to Kraków leaves at 19:40. The fastest train without transfers is KAZIMIERZ. The journey on this train takes 02:34. Other trains operate on the Łódź – Kraków route: REG, TLK, EC IC - offer a lower ticket price and usually a longer journey time. The train finishes at Kraków.

Łódź Kraków

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2026-10-06

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05:08

08:40

No changes

3h 32min

IC 1328

07:35

13:25

1 change of train

5h 50min

Change of train: Katowice (49min)

IC 1424 + REG 43306

Change of train: Katowice (49min)

07:35

12:28

Runs on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat

1 change of train

4h 53min

Change of train: Katowice (21min)

IC 1424 + IC 7318

Change of train: Katowice (21min)

07:35

12:39

1 change of train

5h 4min

Change of train: Katowice (33min)

IC 1424 + TLK 63103

Change of train: Katowice (33min)

08:36

11:10

No changes

2h 34min

IC 5334

09:58

13:09

No changes

3h 11min

IC 7320

11:50

17:25

Runs on Mon, Tue, Wed

1 change of train

5h 35min

Change of train: Katowice (53min)

IC 5422 + REG 43310

Change of train: Katowice (53min)

11:50

16:23

Runs on Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun

1 change of train

4h 33min

Change of train: Katowice (17min)

IC 5422 + EC IC 59

Change of train: Katowice (17min)

13:33

16:30

No changes

2h 57min

IC 8322

15:46

18:43

Runs on Mon, Tue, Wed

No changes

2h 57min

IC 5360

16:05

21:33

1 change of train

5h 28min

Change of train: Częstochowa Stradom (1h 39min)

TLK 54102 + TLK 73102

Change of train: Częstochowa Stradom (1h 39min)

16:05

21:08

Runs on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu

1 change of train

5h 3min

Change of train: Katowice (43min)

TLK 54102 + TLK 63106

Change of train: Katowice (43min)

16:05

21:19

1 change of train

5h 14min

Change of train: Katowice (28min)

TLK 54102 + REG 43316

Change of train: Katowice (28min)

16:40

21:41

Runs on Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun

1 change of train

5h 1min

Change of train: Włoszczowa Północ (2h 2min)

REG 12232 + IC 141

Change of train: Włoszczowa Północ (2h 2min)

19:23

22:32

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3h 9min

IC 8320

19:40

23:43

Runs on Mon, Tue, Wed

1 change of train

4h 3min

Change of train: Katowice (31min)

IC 5420 + EC IC 55

Change of train: Katowice (31min)

PKP Łódź–Kraków – train timetable

The Łódź Kraków train is one of the most important connections on Poland's railway map. Both cities offer an extensive network of connections, which means travel between them is fast, and the time and date can easily be adjusted to your current plans. How often do Łódź Kraków trains run, how much do you pay for tickets, and which stations does the PKP Łódź Kraków timetable cover? We check the most important information and advise how best to plan your train journey.

Łódź Kraków train timetable

PKP's Łódź Kraków service includes as many as 30 trains daily, of which 14 are direct connections from Łódź Chojny or Łódź Widzew stations. Passengers can take their first direct journey at 03:06, arriving at Kraków at 06:38. The last train departs from Łódź Widzew at 19:46, finishing its run in Kraków at 22:18. The remaining connections are spaced evenly throughout the day, offering passengers a wide choice of times and journey lengths. In the case of direct trains, this can range from 2h 31min (IC 8320) to 4h 8min for the TLK 53190 train.

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PKP Łódź Kraków timetable – most popular connections

Most connections are in the morning, which suits passengers travelling on business or for tourism. These include:

-04:38 - 08:46 train [TLK 53190 - KORSARZ](##BRAK## Łódź Chojny Kraków Główny, direct, 4 h 8 min -08:56 - 11:35 train [IC 5334 - KAZIMIERZ](##BRAK## Łódź Widzew Kraków Główny, direct, 2 h 39 min -10:44 - 13:57 train [IC 7320 - CEGIELSKI](##BRAK## Łódź Chojny Kraków Główny, direct, 3 h 12 min

Among afternoon connections worth noting are:

13:34 - 16:19 train [IC 8352 - SUKIENNICE](##BRAK## Łódź Widzew Kraków Główny, direct, 2 h 45 min
15:59 - 19:15 train [IC 5360 - WITKACY](##BRAK## Łódź Chojny Kraków Główny, direct, 3 h 15 min
19:34 - 22:18 train [IC 8320 - BARBAKAN](##BRAK## Łódź Chojny Kraków Główny, direct, 2 h 44 min

Łódź Kraków

Despite good road connections, Łódź Kraków trains remain the fastest means of transport. The ability to travel from the city centre of one city to the main station of the other in under 3 hours is particularly appreciated by business travellers and students. By comparison, the same journey by car takes 3h 40min, and the average journey time by long-distance coach is 4h 26min. The choice of train is also encouraged by railway ticket prices, which remain competitive compared to petrol costs or coach fares.

Ticket prices for trains from Łódź to Kraków

How much will you pay for a Łódź–Kraków train? The ticket price varies depending on the chosen connection. Prices for Intercity trains start from PLN 73 in second class and PLN 96 in first class. For TLK it is PLN 77 in second class and PLN 100 in first class. The quoted amounts relate to base prices, which can easily be reduced by choosing an appropriate fare reduction or taking advantage of carrier promotions such as Cheaper with Family or weekend tickets. Many passengers also choose to buy tickets in advance under the Super Promo offer with a discount of up to 30% of the journey price.

Route and stations on PKP connections from Łódź to Kraków

Which stations do Łódź Kraków trains pass through? The direct connection route includes the following stations:

Łódź Chojny
Łódź Widzew
Piotrków Trybunalski
Radomsko
Częstochowa
Myszków
Zawiercie
Dąbrowa Górnicza Ząbkowice
Jaworzno Szczakowa
Trzebinia
Krzeszowice
Kraków Główny

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PKP Łódź Kraków timetable – most popular connections

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