PKP summer timetable 2025 - what will change and from when does it apply? | PolishTrains

At a glance

• PKP Intercity summer timetable 2025 runs from 15 June to 31 August
• At peak season, PKP Intercity operates 514 daily connections — 60 more than in 2024
• Pendolino serves Warsaw–Świnoujście from 18 June 2025, taking approximately 5.5 hours
• Seat reservations on IC, EIC and TLK trains are optional from 9 June 2025
• Five new named services added: IC Kasztelan, IC Smok Wawelski, TLK Katamaran, IC Leśmian and IC Brda
• Further timetable revisions planned for 31 August and 26 October 2025

Many passengers are wondering when the revision of the PKP 2025 timetable will come into effect and what news it will bring with it. The summer adjustment is scheduled for 15 June and will be in force until 31 August, when the next update will be introduced. The changes are part of an annual cycle of timetable modifications to adjust connections to seasonal demand and ongoing track modernisation works.

As part of the June adjustment , passengers can expect new connections, shorter journey times on selected routes and increased frequency of trains to popular summer destinations such as Tricity and Zakopane. It is worth keeping up to date with the information provided by the carriers - especially if you are planning to travel during the holiday season. What changes await travellers when the new PKP timetable comes into force?

As the PKP 2025 holiday timetable comes into force, many changes await travellers. It's worth keeping an eye on them to make sure you don't miss out on new connections or convenient alternatives to your current routes. The connections that will be launched as part of the June timetable revision will be additional courses beyond the originally planned network. There is no information at this time as to whether the connections will be introduced as year-round or only for the holiday season. What new connections will come into effect with the June changes?

1. Train from Cracow via Mielec to Hrubieszów - IC Kasztelan
2. Train from Cracow to Lublin via Rzeszów and Leżajsk - IC Smok Wawelski
3. Train from Łódź to Gdynia via Warsaw - IC Katamaran
4. Train from Białystok to Wrocław through Łódź and Warsaw - IC Leśmian
5. Train from Bydgoszcz to Warsaw - IC Brda

From June, a new route will be introduced between Szczecin and Wrocław, which will run via Poznań instead of the previous route via Zielona Góra. This change will allow full use to be made of the modernised railway lines adapted to a speed of 160 km/h on the Szczecin-Poznań and Poznań-Wrocław sections, which should translate into shorter journey times. Already today, a journey with a change of train in Poznań makes it possible to cover this route up to one hour faster than with a direct connection via Głogów and Zielona Góra.

The new connection, planned under the name IC Merkury, will run as far as Świnoujście.

As the summer holidays approach, the Polish State Railways (PKP) traditionally increase the number of train connections, especially towards popular holiday destinations. In the summer, travellers can count on a richer network of connections both to the sea and to the mountains, which will allow them to plan their holidays better and reach their destination comfortably without having to use a car.

• Thus, 11 pairs of trains will run to Świnoujście and as many as 16 to Kołobrzeg, 6 trains to Ustka and Hel and 5 to Łeba.
• For those choosing a mountain climate, as many as 12 pairs of trains will run to Zakopane and 3 to Szklarska Poręba.
• During the holiday season, the Pendolino trainset, which normally runs on the route to and from Szczecin, will be extended as far as Świnoujście. Thus, ED250 vehicles will also serve other seaside towns, including Międzyzdroje, for the first time.

The new connection, with a planned departure from Warsaw at around 16:00 and arrival in Świnoujście at around 21:40, will make it possible to cover a distance of almost 600 kilometres in a time competitive with travel by car - up to an hour shorter. This will also be the record travel time in the history of this route.

The PKP's summer route offer has been noticeably strengthened to meet the increased interest in travel during the holiday season. With additional courses, new routes and reduced journey times, rail travel is becoming even more comfortable and competitive with road transport. Extending the reach of trains - including Pendolino - to popular resorts such as Świnoujście and Międzyzdroje is a response to the growing needs of passengers. This year's holiday timetable is good news for all those planning a car-free holiday - fast, comfortable and without traffic jams.

How to prepare for the 2025 change to the summer PKP timetable?

Already knowing the date when the new PKP timetable will be introduced, it is a good idea to plan your journey in advance. Check out what to look out for before booking your seats:

1. Check the current summer timetable - A well-planned journey is a smooth journey. Before you leave, check that everything is correct - timetables, transfers, journey times. By buying your ticket on PolishTrains in advance, you are sure to use the most up-to-date data - even 30 days before departure. If you're wondering when the PKP 2025 timetable change will realistically take effect, check the latest information from your chosen carrier.
2. Consider more convenient travel options - If you're planning a longer journey with a change of train, it's worth looking at the updates to the timetable - reduced journey times on some routes can make it easier to plan your entire route more efficiently with fewer changes.
3. Use mobile apps - To easily keep track of current schedules, make bookings and manage your itinerary, it is worth using mobile apps. PolishTrains is a practical tool that allows you to quickly purchase a ticket and access the latest information on PKP connections. Train departures and arrivals are also displayed on boards and info kiosks at stations.