PKP Łódź – Krakow. Train timetable
PKP connections on the Łódź – Krakow route are served by, among others, IC. The first direct train departs at 01:42 from the Łódź railway station. The last train to Krakow departs at 20:00. The fastest journey is offered by the non-stop train KAZIMIERZ. The journey takes 02:24. Other trains also run on the Łódź – Krakow route: TLK - they offer a lower ticket price and usually longer travel time. The train terminates at station Krakow.
Łódź Krakow
Łódź Krakow
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.
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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