By train to Krakow

Train to Krakow

Krakow (Kraków) is one of the most atmospheric cities in Poland, with a beautiful historic centre and a rich history. That includes a history you can’t ignore: traces of the Second World War are still visible today. In the city centre you’ll find St Mary’s Basilica, the Cloth Hall, the famous Town Hall Tower and, of course, Wawel Castle, which towers above the Vistula River. Krakow is also a great base for visiting the Wieliczka Salt Mine, and the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial is not far away. Want to combine city and nature? Travel on from Krakow to Zakopane and explore the Polish Tatra Mountains.

Although it isn’t Poland’s capital, Krakow has been one of the most popular city break destinations in Poland for years. Few travellers take the train to Eastern Europe, yet it’s easy to do from the Netherlands. You can reach Krakow with just two changes. Travelling by day, you go via Frankfurt (Main) to Leipzig, and from there a direct train takes you across the border to Krakow. The route crosses the whole of Germany, passing several German cities, and in Poland the train stops in well-known cities such as Wrocław and Katowice. That makes it easy to turn your trip into a multi-city break in Poland.