PKP station Kraków Główny
From the Kraków Main railway station, you can get to the most popular destinations, such as: Warsaw, Tarnów, Krzeszowice, Trzebinia, Dębica, Miechów, Bochnia, Jaworzno koło Wielunia, Gliwice, Rzeszów
Information about Kraków Główny railway station
Kraków Główny railway station is a central transport hub in the heart of Kraków, offering a wide range of rail connections. If you're looking for a specific departure time, you can filter connections from Kraków Główny by departure time using the PolishTrains search engine. The most popular destination is Warsaw, which accounts for 31% of all journeys from this station.
Kraków, as one of Poland's most important cities, offers numerous tourist attractions near the station. It's worth visiting WOMAI Kraków Centrum Nauki i Zmysłów, Muzeum Armii Krajowej im. gen. Emila Fieldorfa "Nila" or Muzeum Książąt Czartoryskich, which presents works of art, including Leonardo da Vinci's famous "Lady with an Ermine".
Passengers using Kraków Główny station have various types of trains at their disposal. You can check the current delay of your chosen train in real time on PolishTrains, without creating an account. IC Intercity trains are the most popular, accounting for 60% of all journeys, with ticket prices starting from PLN 23. For those valuing speed, EIP Pendolino trains offer a journey time to Warsaw of 2 hours and 54 minutes, at prices from PLN 63.
The most frequently chosen destination is Warsaw, with a journey time of 2 hours and 37 minutes and ticket prices from PLN 49. Other popular destinations are Przemyśl (10% share) and Wrocław (6% share). If the route requires a change, the PolishTrains search engine will show available connection options once you enter your destination city. The journey to Przemyśl takes 2 hours and 2 minutes, and prices start from PLN 34.
Buying tickets for travel from Kraków Główny is flexible. Most tickets are purchased 1–3 days before departure (34%), with an average price of PLN 79. August is the peak month for ticket sales. Tickets can be purchased both online and from ticket machines at the station.
Key information
Station amenities
- Ticket machines
- WC / toilets
- Lift
- Parking
- Bicycle racks
- Cash machine
- Taxi rank
- Bus stop
- Accessibility for people with disabilities: full
Top 10 connections from Kraków
Destinations ranked according to actual ticket sales.
Where to eat near the station
Restaurants, cafés and bars within walking distance of the station.
Wesoła CafeCafé- 373 m from the station · 5 min walk
- daily 7–18:30
💡 Known for good coffee and desserts.
MuFo CafeCafé- 453 m from the station · 6 min walk
- Mon–Fri 10–18 · Sat–Sun 11–19
💡 Good coffee and desserts.
PrzysmakiCafé- 900 m from the station · 11 min walk
- Mon–Fri 9–17 · Sat–Sun closed
💡 Intimate, with a relaxed atmosphere.
Pizzeria Dolabella DuePizzeria- 1126 m from the station · 14 min walk
- Mon–Fri 13–22 · Sat–Sun 13–22:30
💡 Wide selection of beers and cocktails.
- 1152 m from the station · 14 min on foot
- Mon–Fri 8–17 · Sat–Sun closed
💡 A relaxed atmosphere.
Station traffic schedule
Average daytime footfall (Google data).
Shops near the station
Last-minute shopping before your journey.
Attractions near the station
Within walking distance of the platform.
Which trains serve the station
Breakdown of train types from actual sales.
Places to stay near the station
The closest places to stay. Clicking takes you to Booking.com.
- 471 m from the station · 6 min walk
- Private bathroom
- Parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- 943 m from the station · 12 min walk
- Free Wi-Fi
- Washing machine
- Kitchen
- Internet access
- 945 m from the station · 12 min walk
- Car park
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pets are allowed
- Air conditioning
- 966 m from the station · 12 min walk
- Private bathroom
- Car park
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pets are allowed
Frequently asked questions
Location of the Station
Train station in Kraków Main - Key information
czynny całą dobę
Plac im. Jana Nowaka-Jeziorańskiego 1. 31-154 Kraków
Car park is available near the station.