Pendolino to the seaside - which towns can be reached without changing trains | PolishTrains

At a glance

• EIP Pendolino runs directly from Krakow to Gdynia in approximately 5.5 hours - no change required
• Krakow to Kolobrzeg is served by a direct Pendolino covering the route in around 8.5 hours
• Bielsko-Biala, Gliwice and Rzeszow all have direct Pendolino connections to Gdansk and Gdynia
• Pendolino trains offer air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a quiet zone and a restaurant car on board
• Seats can be reserved and tickets purchased conveniently on PolishTrains.eu
• In summer, additional coastal destinations such as Ustka may be added to the Pendolino timetable

A trip to the seaside does not have to involve driving for hours, standing in traffic jams, stress and changing trains. Choosing the modern Express InterCity Premium trains will ensure a fast and comfortable journey. What other advantages do you have?

• Comfortable seats,
• air conditioning,
• quiet zone,
• Wi-Fi,
• restaurant car.

All of this will make your holiday start as soon as you travel. If you're dreaming of the beach, the sun and the sound of the waves - check out the destinations in Poland from which you can board a Pendolino to the seaside and set sail on your summer adventures with PKP Intercity.

A journey to the Polish seaside on a Pendolino train is synonymous with comfort and high speed. This train makes it possible to quickly reach the most popular seaside towns without having to change trains. Where does the Pendolino go to the seaside? From which towns and villages can you reach the Baltic Sea directly? Here is a list of destinations reached by the InterCity Premium train.

Pendolino - routes to the sea. Which cities does it reach?

Gdańsk

Gdańsk is a real pearl of the Polish coast, ideal both for a few days' family holiday and a short weekend getaway. The city impresses with the atmosphere of a Hanseatic port, beautiful architecture and rich history. Pendolino will take you here directly from many cities in Poland: Bielsko-Biała, Gliwice, Kraków, Rzeszów or Warsaw. Once there, it only takes a few steps to find yourself in the heart of the seaside attractions.

Here are the places worth seeing in Gdańsk:

• picturesque beaches, including Jelitkowo or Stegny,
• charming Długa Street and Długi Targ with Neptune's fountain,
• St. Mary's Basilica - the largest brick church in Europe,
• the Museum of the Second World War,
• the modern European Solidarity Centre,
• the atmospheric Motława waterfront with the Crane,
• a boat trip to Westerplatte.

Kołobrzeg

Kołobrzeg is one of Poland's best-known health resorts, which attracts not only spa patients, but also beachgoers, walking enthusiasts and families with children. Thanks to the direct Pendolino connection from Cracow, you can get here quickly, comfortably and without changing trains even from the far south of Poland. And when you get off the train, you will immediately feel the seaside climate and the unique atmosphere of this city.

Selected attractions in Kołobrzeg:

• a beautiful, wide beach with a promenade,
• impressive lighthouse and harbour,
• a walking pier overlooking the Baltic Sea,
• Cathedral Basilica,
• Museum of Polish Arms,1§
• Stramniczka nature reserve and coastal cycling routes.

Sopot

For years Sopot has been regarded as one of the most stylish resorts in Poland. It attracts seaside tourists with a rich offer of cultural events, concerts and atmospheric cafes. You can get here by modern Pendolino from Bielsko-Biała, Gliwice, Kraków, Rzeszów, Tychy, Warsaw and from Gdynia and Kołobrzeg. It is a great base for exploring the whole Tricity.

Selected attractions in Sopot:

• the longest wooden pier in Europe,
• Bohaterów Monte Cassino Street - the popular Monciak,
• Forest Opera - a unique concert stage in the forest,
• Spa Square and Spa House.

Gdynia

Modern and lively, Gdynia is the ideal choice for travellers who want to combine relaxation by the sea with urban sightseeing. The Pendolino arrives in Gdynia directly from many Polish cities: Bielsko-Biała, Gliwice, Cracow, Rzeszów, Tychy, Warsaw and Kołobrzeg.

Selected attractions in Gdynia:

Skwer Kościuszki and the South Pier, the famous ship-museums: ORP Błyskawica and Dar Pomorza, the modern Gdynia Aquarium, the Emigration Museum in the harbour, the green hills of Kamienna Góra with the railway, interesting walking routes along the cliffs and beaches of Orłowo.

Pendolino between coastal cities

Pendolino trains run between Kołobrzeg and Gdańsk and Sopot and Gdynia. Thanks to Express InterCity Premium connections, you can get from one city to another in the Tricity in no time, avoiding traffic jams and crowded public transport. This is a great solution if you are planning an intensive sightseeing trip - just get on the Pendolino and discover the charms of each of the three seaside cities in comfort.

Pendolino travel time in the Tricity:

• journey from Gdańsk to Gdynia: 24 minutes,
• journey from Gdańsk to Sopot: 14 minutes.

During the summer season, the offer of connections to the seaside is extended to facilitate access to Baltic resorts for passengers from all over Poland. You can check the current timetable and journey times (subject to change, e.g. due to modernisation works on railway lines) on our PolishTrains platform (on the website or in the app).

Planning a holiday at the Baltic Sea? Consider a Pendolino train to the seaside from Cracow - no changes, but a comfortable journey. Find out how long such a journey lasts and book your ticket in advance on PolishTrains.

🚆 Pendolino Kraków Główny - Gdynia Główna

Shortest journey time: 5 hours and 40 minutes

Intermediate stations: Warszawa Zachodnia, Warszawa Centralna, Warszawa Wschodnia, Iława Główna, Malbork, Tczew, Gdańsk Główny, Gdańsk Wrzeszcz, Gdańsk Oliwa, Sopot

Ticket price: from 176 PLN

Number of Pendolino trains per day: 6 (first at 05:50, last at 16:57)

🚆PendolinoKraków Główny - Gdańsk Główny

Shortest travel time: 5 hours and 8 minutes

Intermediate stations: western Warsaw, central Warsaw, eastern Warsaw, Iława Główna, Malbork, Tczew

Ticket price: PLN 176

Number of Pendolino trains per day: 6 (first at 05:50, last at 16:57)

🚆PendolinoKraków Główny - Kołobrzeg

Shortest journey time: 8 hours and 36 minutes

Intermediate stations: western Warsaw, central Warsaw, eastern Warsaw, Iława Główna, Gdańsk Główny, Gdańsk Wrzeszcz, Gdańsk Oliwa, Sopot, Gdynia Główna, Lębork, Słupsk, Koszalin

Ticket price: PLN 243

Number of Pendolino trains per day: 1 (o 13:58)

🚆 Pendolino Kraków Główny - Sopot

Shortest journey time: 5 hours and 30 minutes

Intermediate stations: Warsaw West, Warsaw Central, Warsaw East, Iława Główna, Gdańsk Główny, Gdańsk Wrzeszcz, Gdańsk Oliwa

Ticket price: PLN 176

Number of Pendolino trains per day: 6 (first at 11:21, last at 22:27)

There is a direct Express InterCity Premium train from Katowice to the Tricity. It runs several times a day, providing comfortable and fast connections without the need to change trains. Here's a look at the current Pendolino route network to the seaside from Katowice and how much you have to pay for a ticket.

🚆PendolinoKatowice - Gdańsk Główny

Shortest journey time: 5 hours and 15 minutes

Intermediate stations: Sosnowiec Główny, Zawiercie, Warszawa Zachodnia, Warszawa Centralna, Warszawa Wschodnia, Iława Główna, Malbork, Tczew

Ticket price: PLN 168

Number of Pendolino trains per day: 5 (first at 06:55, last at 17:57)

🚆PendolinoKatowice - Sopot

Shortest journey time: 5 hours and 30 minutes

Intermediate stations: Sosnowiec Główny, Zawiercie, Warszawa Zachodnia, Warszawa Centralna, Warszawa Wschodnia, Iława Główna, Malbork, Tczew, Gdańsk Główny, Gdańsk Wrzeszcz, Gdańsk Oliwa

Ticket price: PLN 168

Number of Pendolino trains per day: 5 (first at 06:55, last at 17:57)

🚆PendolinoKatowice - Gdynia Główna

Shortest journey time: 5 hours and 41 minutes

Intermediate stations: Sosnowiec Główny, Zawiercie, Warszawa Zachodnia, Warszawa Centralna, Warszawa Wschodnia, Iława Główna, Malbork, Tczew, Gdańsk Główny, Gdańsk Wrzeszcz, Gdańsk Oliwa, Sopot

Ticket price: 135 PLN

Number of Pendolino trains per day: 5 (first at 06:55, last at 17:57)

Rzeszów is located in south-eastern Poland, about 700 km from Gdańsk, but thanks to the Pendolino, you can get to the seaside from here relatively quickly - no wonder the Express InterCity Premium connections are so besieged by travellers. If you want to be sure of a seat on the train of your choice, you'd better buy your Pendolino ticket from Rzeszów to the seaside in advance on the website or in the PolishTrains mobile app.

🚆PendolinoRzeszów Główny - Gdańsk Główny

Shortest journey time: 6 hours and 41 minutes

Intermediate stations: Dębica, Tarnów, Bochnia, Kraków Płaszów, Kraków Główny, Warszawa Zachodnia, Warszawa Centralna, Warszawa Wschodnia, Iława Główna, Malbork, Tczew

Ticket price: PLN 243

Number of Pendolino trains per day: 1 (o 06:31)

🚆PendolinoRzeszów Główny - Sopot

Shortest journey time: 6 hours and 56 minutes

Intermediate stations: Dębica, Tarnów, Bochnia, Kraków Płaszów, Kraków Główny, Warszawa Zachodnia, Warszawa Centralna, Warszawa Wschodnia, Iława Główna, Malbork, Tczew, Gdańsk Główny, Gdańsk Wrzeszcz, Gdańsk Oliwa

Ticket price: PLN 243

Number of Pendolino trains per day: 1 (o 06:31)

🚆PendolinoRzeszów Główny - Gdynia Główna

Shortest travel time: 7 hours and 6 minutes

Intermediate stations: Dębica, Tarnów, Bochnia, Kraków Płaszów, Kraków Główny, Warszawa Zachodnia, Warszawa Centralna, Warszawa Wschodnia, Iława Główna, Malbork, Tczew, Gdańsk Główny, Gdańsk Wrzeszcz, Gdańsk Oliwa, Sopot

Ticket price: PLN 243

Number of Pendolino trains per day: 1 (o 06:31)

Bielsko-Biała also boasts direct connections to the northern regions of Poland. Planning a seaside holiday and want to avoid a long car journey? Check out how to get from Bielsko to the seaside by Pendolino.

🚆PendolinoBielsko-Biała Główna - Gdynia Główna

Shortest journey time: 6 hours 43 minutes

Intermediate stations: Czechowice-Dziedzice, Pszczyna, Tychy, Katowice, Sosnowiec Główny, Zawiercie, Warszawa Zachodnia, Warszawa Centralna, Warszawa Wschodnia, Iława Główna, Malbork, Tczew, Gdańsk Główny, Gdańsk Wrzeszcz, Gdańsk Oliwa, Sopot

Ticket price: PLN 243

Number of Pendolino trains per day: 3 (first at 07:50, last at 16:43)

🚆PendolinoBielsko-Biała Główna - Sopot

Shortest journey time: 6 hours 33 minutes

Intermediate stations: Czechowice-Dziedzice, Pszczyna, Tychy, Katowice, Sosnowiec Główny, Zawiercie, Warszawa Zachodnia, Warszawa Centralna, Warszawa Wschodnia, Iława Główna, Malbork, Tczew, Gdańsk Główny, Gdańsk Wrzeszcz, Gdańsk Oliwa

Ticket price: PLN 243

Number of Pendolino trains per day: 3 (first at 07:50, last at 16:43)

🚆PendolinoBielsko-Biała Główna - Gdańsk Główny

Shortest journey time: 6 hours 18 minutes

Intermediate stations: Czechowice-Dziedzice, Pszczyna, Tychy, Katowice, Sosnowiec Główny, Zawiercie, Warszawa Zachodnia, Warszawa Centralna, Warszawa Wschodnia, Iława Główna, Malbork, Tczew

Ticket price: PLN 243

Number of Pendolino trains per day: 3 (first at 07:50, last at 16:43)

Pendolino to the seaside - the perfect option for all those who want to avoid changing trains or driving for hours! Thanks to the modern Express InterCity Premium trains, you will get directly to the most popular holiday destinations.

Where does the Pendolino go to the seaside?

• Gdańsk,
• Gdynia
• Sopot,
• Kołobrzeg.

Pendolino trains run from many regions of Poland - including Kraków, Katowice, Rzeszów and Bielsko-Biała. In the summer season, there are usually even more connections, so it is no surprise that this means of transport is considered one of the best options for travellers planning a holiday by the Baltic Sea.

To make sure you don't miss out on the best prices and places, it's worth buying your ticket in advance via the PolishTrains platform - either on the website or in the mobile app. You already know where Pendolino is going to the seaside, so pack your suitcase and hop on the train - the beautiful Polish sea is waiting just for you!