Košice to Kraków by train
Kraków lies 178 km (110 mi) north-west of Košice, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 33 min at the speeds typical of Slovakia and Poland rail, over roughly 217 km (135 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Košice | Kraków | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Slovakia | Poland |
| Population | 225,044 | 816,614 |
| Elevation | 205 m (673 ft) | 219 m (719 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Bratislava) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Stations on record | Košice railway station | Kraków Główny railway station, Kraków Nowa Huta train station, Kraków Mydlnik-Wapiennik train station |
| Postal codes | 040 12 | 30-001–31-999 |
What changes when you arrive in Kraków
Crossing from Slovakia into Poland: money changes from the Euro to the Zloty (PLN); 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 Košice 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 Košice?
178 km (110 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Košice; by road roughly 217 km (135 mi).
How long does it take to get from Košice to Kraków by train?
About 2 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Košice and Kraków?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
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 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.