Kraków to Chorzów by train
Chorzów lies 74 km (46 mi) west of Kraków, 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.
| Kraków | Chorzów | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Poland | Poland |
| Population | 816,614 | 113,430 |
| Elevation | 219 m (719 ft) | 319 m (1,047 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Stations on record | Kraków Główny railway station, Kraków Nowa Huta train station, Kraków Mydlnik-Wapiennik train station | Chorzów Miasto train station, Chorzów Stary train station, Chorzów Batory train station |
| Postal codes | 30-001–31-999 | 37-560–41-530 |
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Common questions
How far is Chorzów from Kraków?
74 km (46 mi) in a straight line, west of Kraków; by road roughly 90 km (56 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kraków to Chorzów 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 Kraków and Chorzów?
No, both are on Europe/Warsaw at the moment.
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.