Chorzów to Kraków by train
Kraków lies 74 km (46 mi) east of Chorzów, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 4 min at the speeds typical of Poland rail, over roughly 90 km (56 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chorzów | Kraków | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Poland | Poland |
| Population | 113,430 | 816,614 |
| Elevation | 319 m (1,047 ft) | 219 m (719 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Stations on record | Chorzów Miasto train station, Chorzów Stary train station, Chorzów Batory train station | Kraków Główny railway station, Kraków Nowa Huta train station, Kraków Mydlnik-Wapiennik train station |
| Postal codes | 37-560–41-530 | 30-001–31-999 |
Where to book trains from Chorzów 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 Chorzów?
74 km (46 mi) in a straight line, east of Chorzów; by road roughly 90 km (56 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chorzów to Kraków by train?
About 1 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chorzów and Kraków?
No, both are on Europe/Warsaw at the moment.
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
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- 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.