PKP Częstochowa – Krakow. Train timetable
PKP connections on the Częstochowa – Krakow route are served by, among others, TLK. The first direct train departs at 01:58 from the Częstochowa railway station. The last train to Krakow departs at 19:28. The fastest journey is offered by the non-stop train KARPATY. The journey takes 01:33. Other trains also run on the Częstochowa – Krakow route: IC Intercity - they offer a lower ticket price and usually longer travel time. The train terminates at station Krakow.
Częstochowa Krakow
Częstochowa Krakow
PKP Częstochowa – Kraków Główny – Train timetable
Planning a trip to Kraków? Looking for direct connections from Częstochowa to Kraków? This route is part of PKP Intercity's regular service. Find out how quickly and directly you can reach the capital of Małopolska. Read on to discover the timetable, route and ticket prices.
Train timetable Częstochowa – Kraków Główny
The train from Częstochowa to Kraków runs up to 10 times a day – depending on the day and season. An additional 3 trains depart **[from Częstochowa Stradom station](##BRAK## – located just 1.8 km from the city centre station.
In the current Częstochowa to Kraków PKP Intercity timetable, the following trains are offered:
From the main station in Częstochowa (al. Wolności) trains depart such as:
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**[TLK 53170 - KARPATY](##BRAK## running Gdynia Główna – Zakopane
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**[TLK 83190 - BURSZTYN](##BRAK## running Kołobrzeg – Kraków Główny
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**[TLK 53190 - KORSARZ](##BRAK## running Łeba – Kraków Główny
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**[IC 5334 - KAZIMIERZ](##BRAK## running Bydgoszcz Główna – Kraków Główny
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**[IC 7320 - CEGIELSKI](##BRAK## running Poznań Główny – Kraków Główny
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**[IC 8352 - SUKIENNICE](##BRAK## running Szczecin Główny – Zakopane
From Częstochowa Stradom station (ul. Generała Kazimierza Pułaskiego):
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**[IC 7324 - WYBICKI](##BRAK##
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**[TLK 73100 - MIECHOWITA](##BRAK##
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**[IC 7322 - PUŁASKI](##BRAK##
All trains on the Poznań Główny – Kraków Główny route
Częstochowa – Kraków Główny
Trains from Częstochowa to Kraków cover the route fastest in approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes (IC SUKIENNICE). Some connections take longer – for example, the TLK KORSARZ train takes around 2 hours and 14 minutes. This is due to more intermediate stops.
You can board trains departing from Częstochowa at stations such as Myszków, Zawiercie or Dąbrowa Górnicza. However, the number of intermediate stops depends on the specific connection. In the case of the TLK KARPATY train, the next station after Częstochowa is Kraków Główny.
Ticket prices for trains from Częstochowa to Kraków
Częstochowa to Kraków PKP ticket prices: from around PLN 22 per journey.
The amount you pay for your journey booking may vary. PKP Intercity's offer changes dynamically, and ticket prices depend on current demand for the route. The route to Kraków accounts for 18.4 per cent of tickets purchased from Częstochowa station, so booking in advance on the PolishTrains site is usually cheaper than paying a supplement for a ticket bought from the conductor. The most attractive prices are often **[available when you book in advance](##BRAK## – if you want a promotional ticket, you'll improve your chances by booking your journey as early as possible (tickets are available 30 days before departure).
How do I buy a train ticket from Częstochowa to Kraków?
Check current PKP Intercity connections on the PolishTrains site. The service provides a convenient search engine and a quick ticket booking system – **[in just a few simple steps you can purchase a ticket](##BRAK## for your journey to the capital of Małopolska.
Route and stops on PKP connections from Częstochowa to Kraków
For trains on this route, the number of intermediate stops may vary depending on the connection. Moreover, the Częstochowa – Kraków route is only a small section of the journey covered by any given train. Trains may start their journey in Poznań or on the coast. If you're planning to travel with friends from other cities, check whether the train you're boarding also stops in their towns. This will make it easier for you to organise a joint **[trip to Kraków!](##BRAK##
Częstochowa to Kraków train route – example based on the IC CEGIELSKI timetable running Poznań Główny – Kraków Główny:
Section: Częstochowa – Kraków Główny
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Journey time: 1 hour 37 minutes
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Arrival in Częstochowa: 12:18
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Departure from Częstochowa: 12:20
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Arrival in Kraków Główny: 13:57
Intermediate stations on the route (selected):
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**[Myszków](##BRAK## – arrival 12:37, departure 12:40
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**[Zawiercie](##BRAK## – arrival 12:47, departure 12:48
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**[Dąbrowa Górnicza Ząbkowice](##BRAK## – arrival 13:00, departure 13:01
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**[Jaworzno Szczakowa](##BRAK## – arrival 13:14, departure 13:16
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**[Trzebinia](##BRAK## – arrival 13:25, departure 13:27
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**[Krzeszowice](##BRAK## – arrival 13:34, departure 13:36
PKP Częstochowa – Kraków timetable available on the PolishTrains website.
Want to return from Kraków by train? Or perhaps you're planning **[a trip to Częstochowa](##BRAK## PKP Intercity also offers many connections to Częstochowa and Częstochowa Stradom stations. Ticket prices start from PLN 27 for a single journey. Statutory and promotional discounts apply to both IC and TLK trains on this route, and you can select the appropriate discount category when purchasing your ticket on the PolishTrains website.
Plan your trip today! Tickets for PKP Częstochowa Kraków connections and other domestic and [international](##BRAK## routes can be found on the PolishTrains website!
**The prices and timetable provided may change. Check the current timetable 👉 [here](##BRAK##
Frequently asked questions
How to buy a cheap ticket Częstochowa – Krakow?
Buy a ticket to Krakow in advance. Even if you're not sure about the departure date and time, you can always refund or rebook for a different date. Check if you're eligible for PKP discounts, the most popular of which are for children, teenagers, students, and seniors.
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