Moscow to Kraków by train
Kraków lies 1,339 km (832 mi) west of Moscow, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 19 h 15 min at the speeds typical of Russia and Poland rail, over roughly 1,633 km (1,015 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Moscow | Kraków | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Poland |
| Population | 10.4 million | 816,614 |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) | 219 m (719 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Stations on record | Kuskovo, Paveletsky railway station, Kursky railway station | Kraków Główny railway station, Kraków Nowa Huta train station, Kraków Mydlnik-Wapiennik train station |
Clocks in Kraków are 1 h behind Moscow right now, so a 19 h 15 min journey lands only 18 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kraków
Crossing from Russia into Poland: money changes from the Ruble to the Zloty (PLN); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +48; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648827.
Where to book trains from Moscow to Kraków
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Staying in Kraków
Our booking partner lists 2,532+ places to stay in Kraków (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 605 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (356), and 24 are five-star. Across 850 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 978,310 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kraków from Moscow?
1,339 km (832 mi) in a straight line, west of Moscow; by road roughly 1,633 km (1,015 mi).
How long does it take to get from Moscow to Kraków by train?
About 19 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Moscow and Kraków?
Kraków is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Warsaw against Europe/Moscow).
What currency do I need in Kraków?
The Zloty (PLN).
Where can I stay in Kraków?
Our booking partner lists 2,532+ places to stay in Kraków, bookable on this site.
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.