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Our top pick
Leave at 08:30 and travel via Munich: 22h41 with 1 change, which is usually easy to make.
Watch the connection in Berlin
Arriving on the ICE 145, you have 38 minutes. That connection was made on 74% of trips (measured July 2026, August 2026, September 2026). If in doubt, pick a later connection or a flexible ticket.
Sleep on the way
From Munich take the EN 40416 at 18:27 and arrive at 07:11. It saves a hotel night and you arrive rested.
Late arrival
The 09:58 departure only arrives at 04:01. Book a hotel with late check-in, or take an earlier train.
Make a stopover in Berlin
The journey takes at least 15h44. Spend a night in Berlin and you'll be on the train for about six hours a day, with a bonus city.
How punctual is this route?
This train is reliable: a normal connection time is fine.
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Train or plane?
Estimate| Train | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Door to door | ± 16h09 | ± 4h39 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 44 kg | ± 147 kg |
| Luggage | Suitcase included | Often extra |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
How we calculated this
- Train: fastest connection (15h44) plus 25 minutes to and from the station.
- Plane: about 1h29 in the air, plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for getting to the airport, check-in and security.
- CO₂ train: 1250 km by rail × 0.035 kg/km. CO₂ plane: 1163 km × 0.126 kg/km, including high-altitude effects.
- Source: UK Government GHG Conversion Factors 2025 (DESNZ).
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Amsterdam to Krakow?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Krakow takes 15h44. Most journeys have 1 change.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Krakow?
No, you change trains at least 1 time, usually in Berlin or Hanover.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Krakow?
Yes. You travel overnight and arrive rested in the morning.
Where can I book a train ticket to Krakow?
You can compare prices at Omio. Booking early is usually cheaper, especially for ICE trains and night trains.
How punctual is the train to Krakow?
The ICE 225 arrived on time in München Hbf on 95% of trips, with an average delay of 0 minutes (July 2026, August 2026, September 2026).
