Big Family Card discounts on PKP - buy cheaper tickets for a family trip | PolishTrains
Family travel can be a challenge, especially when you have to combine driving with looking after the kids. In such a situation, a comfortable train journey can be a great solution. What's more, the cost of the journey doesn't have to be high, especially if you have a Big Family Card, which entitles you to special discounts on train tickets. What PKP discounts are available to families with the Large Family Card and what conditions do you need to meet to benefit from them? We write about this in today's article.
At a glance
At a glance
- Big Family Card (KDR) holders receive a 30% discount on all PKP Intercity categories: TLK, IC, EIC and EIP
- The discount applies in both first and second class and requires at least 2 KDR cardholders travelling together
- KDR discount can be combined with statutory pupil (37%) and student (51%) discounts in second class
- A valid physical KDR card or its digital version in mObywatel is accepted during ticket inspection
- Children under 4 travel free; a zero-price ticket must still be selected during booking
- KDR tickets can be refunded or exchanged on the same terms as standard PKP Intercity tickets
The PKP Large Family Card is a great way to travel more cheaply with your loved ones. How much does a PKP ticket cost with the big family card? KDR holders receive a 30% discount on PKP Intercity train fares - in all categories (TLK, IC, EIC, EIP) and in both classes. What's more, the discount is combined with statutory discounts, so pupils, students or parents will pay even less. The condition? The journey must be made by min. 2 persons with a valid KDR card.
Large Family Card and discounts on PKP - what is worth knowing?
The Large Family Card is a programme offering discounts and reductions for large families, i.e. those with at least three children. The card allows you to benefit from various discounts on services and products, such as public transport, tickets to museums, amusement parks, and shopping in selected shops. One of the more interesting benefits you will receive with the Large Family Card are PKP discounts on rail travel. This allows families to travel more cheaply and comfortably, which encourages more frequent use of rail transport.
How much is the discount on PKP with the Large Family Card?
An attractive PKP discount for KDR holders is available on PKP Intercity trains. The carrier offers a 30% discount for at least two people travelling together who hold a Large Family Card (KDR), regardless of their family affiliation. How much does a PKP ticket with the Large Family Card cost? This depends on the original ticket price and what other discounts apply to you. The promotion can be combined with other statutory discounts to which travellers are entitled, allowing you to reduce the ticket price further.
The Big Family Card discount combines with statutory discounts (for PKP Intercity trains):
- 37% discount for children and young learners with a valid school card - for single and monthly tickets on PKP trains.
- 33% discount for teachers of kindergartens, primary, secondary and university schools with a valid teacher's service card - for single and monthly season tickets on passenger trains.
- 37% discount for pensioners with an appropriate certificate - for two journeys per year.
- 51% discount for students with a valid student card - for single and monthly named tickets.
- Up to 78% discount for people with disabilities and their carers with the relevant disability documentation.
Please note that the offer with KDR is not valid on passenger trains (regional offers).
How much does a train ticket cost with the Large Family Card? All card holders can benefit from a fixed discount of 30% on the basic ticket price (under the conditions mentioned above). It is also worth mentioning a special discount for parents and spouses holding a Large Family Card. This discount is combined with an additional 30% discount when travelling together. The amount of the discount depends on the type of ticket:
- For single tickets, the discount is 37% and applies to regional and long-distance journeys
- For monthly tickets, the discount is 49%, which is ideal for those who regularly use rail transport, for example to commute to work or school.
It should be noted that the 37% discount on single tickets or 49% discount on monthly tickets alone can also be used by parents and spouses with a Large Family Card when travelling alone, without having to be accompanied by another person with a KDR card. It is also worth mentioning that the parent/spouse discount also applies on passenger trains.
KDR and discounts on PKP - offer details
With the PKP Large Family Card, you can benefit from an attractive 30% discount on long-distance travel, allowing you to make significant savings on holiday and weekend trips. This discount is valid for travel on the following categories of trains:
- IC (InterCity)
- EIC (Express InterCity)
- EIP (Pendolino)
- TLK (Twoje Linie Kolejowe)
It is worth remembering that PKP discounts with KDR are valid not only for travel in 2nd class. This means that if you decide to travel in 1st class, you will not have to buy a ticket at full price. You will keep the 30% discount, but the statutory discounts will not apply (only available in 2nd class)
Additional information:
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Do you have a Large Family Card? On PKP, one person will not benefit from the 30% discount - you need a companion with a valid KDR card.
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This offer applies to domestic journeys only. It does not include international routes, so you will not be able to use it for train journeys abroad.
How to travel with a child under four?
If you are a Big Family Card (KDR) holder and are planning to travel by train with a small child, we have good news for you. Wondering how much does a train ticket with a Big Family Card cost for toddlers?
Children up to the age of 4 travel on PKP trains completely free of charge! Thanks to this solution, you don't have to worry about the extra cost of tickets for toddlers, making train travel even more attractive for families with young children.
Is there a cheaper PKP ticket for children with the Big Family Card? Combining free travel for children under 4 with the concessions available with the Large Family Card makes family trips more accessible and enjoyable.
PKP and discounts for holders of the Large Family Card (KDR)
How do I get a PKP discount with KDR? It is extremely easy, as you can also buy tickets online. Just use the PolishTrains website, where during the booking process, in the section on discounts, you will select the option related to the Large Family Card. This will automatically apply a discount on the full ticket price. Once payment has been made, the ticket will be sent to your email address or will be available for download on the website.
Please note that you will need to show your identity document and Large Family Card with your ticket during ticket inspection to confirm your entitlement to the discount. Your identity document must match the details on your Large Family Card. Importantly, you do not need to carry a plastic KDR card - a convenient electronic version in the mObywatel application is sufficient.
How to buy a train ticket for a large family card - frequently asked questions
With the Large Family Card, does the price of a PKP ticket depend on the type of train and class, or is the discount always the same?
The PKP Large Family Card gives a fixed 30% discount on all PKP Intercity trains (TLK, IC, EIC, EIP) and in both classes. The difference: statutory discounts (37%) are combined with a discount only in 2nd class.
Can the Large Family Card discount be combined with other PKP promotions or special offers?
Yes! The 30% discount from the PKP Large Family Card can be combined with statutory discounts (e.g. 37% pupil discount or 51% student discount). Remember, however, that one person with the PKP Large Family Card will not receive the 30% discount - min. 2 persons with KDR are required.
Can I buy my PKP ticket with the Large Family Card online?
Yes! If you are wondering how to buy a PKP ticket with your Large Family Card online - it's easy. Go to the PolishTrains website or use the mobile app and select the KDR discount. During the check, show your ticket together with your large family card (the version in mCitizen is sufficient).
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