Kraków to Uzhhorod by train
Uzhhorod lies 234 km (145 mi) south-east of Kraków, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 22 min at the speeds typical of Poland and Ukraine rail, over roughly 285 km (177 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kraków | Uzhhorod | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Poland | Ukraine |
| Population | 816,614 | 115,449 |
| Elevation | 219 m (719 ft) | 118 m (387 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) |
| Stations on record | Kraków Główny railway station, Kraków Nowa Huta train station, Kraków Mydlnik-Wapiennik train station | Uzhhorod |
Clocks in Uzhhorod are 1 h ahead of Kraków right now, so a 3 h 22 min journey lands 4 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Uzhhorod
Crossing from Poland into Ukraine: money changes from the Zloty to the Hryvnia (UAH); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +380; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
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Common questions
How far is Uzhhorod from Kraków?
234 km (145 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kraków; by road roughly 285 km (177 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kraków to Uzhhorod by train?
About 3 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kraków and Uzhhorod?
Uzhhorod is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Kyiv against Europe/Warsaw).
What currency do I need in Uzhhorod?
The Hryvnia (UAH).
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.