Kraków to Saint Petersburg by train
Saint Petersburg lies 1,279 km (795 mi) north-east of Kraków, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 18 h 23 min at the speeds typical of Poland and Russia rail, over roughly 1,560 km (970 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Kraków | Saint Petersburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Poland | Russia |
| Population | 816,614 | 5.4 million |
| Elevation | 219 m (719 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Stations on record | Kraków Główny railway station, Kraków Nowa Huta train station, Kraków Mydlnik-Wapiennik train station | Saint Peterburg Glavnyi, Ligovo railway station, Volkovskaya |
Clocks in Saint Petersburg are 1 h ahead of Kraków right now, so a 18 h 23 min journey lands 19 h 23 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Saint Petersburg
Crossing from Poland into Russia: money changes from the Zloty to the Ruble (RUB); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.
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Common questions
How far is Saint Petersburg from Kraków?
1,279 km (795 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kraków; by road roughly 1,560 km (970 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kraków to Saint Petersburg by train?
About 18 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kraków and Saint Petersburg?
Saint Petersburg is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Moscow against Europe/Warsaw).
What currency do I need in Saint Petersburg?
The Ruble (RUB).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.