Senior ticket on trains - discounts, rules, where to buy? | PolishTrains
** Travelling by train is a great option for seniors - especially when you can take advantage of special discounts on train tickets. Thanks to preferential fares, people 60+ can travel around Poland more cheaply. What discounts are available for senior citizens? What are the rules for granting them and where is the most convenient place to buy a ticket? This article will answer all your questions. Buy your PKP senior ticket with us!
At a glance
At a glance
- Senior train tickets are available to all passengers aged 60 and over on PKP Intercity and Polregio
- PKP Intercity's Senior Ticket gives a 30% discount in both 1st and 2nd class on all domestic train types
- The statutory 37% pensioner discount is valid for a maximum of two journeys per year in 2nd class
- A photo ID confirming age is the only document needed for the 30% commercial senior discount
- Senior tickets can be bought online via PolishTrains without creating an account, with delivery by email and SMS
- The Senior Ticket cannot be combined with PKP Intercity promotional fares such as Promo45 or SuperPromo
From this article you will learn:
How much does a PKP ticket cost after the age of 70.
Is free travel on PKP Intercity possible when you are 70 years old.
**Where to buy a ticket for senior citizens..
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**Which carriers offer senior citizen discounts and who is entitled to them..
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Who is entitled to a senior citizen ticket and what are the conditions with the carriers?
Riding the train is an excellent way to travel around the country - comfortable and safe. For seniors, attractive discounts on train tickets are an added advantage. Do you want to visit family at the other end of Poland or travel to a sanatorium? Or are you planning a trip across the country for your parents? It is worth taking advantage of the discounts they are entitled to - a senior rail ticket can significantly reduce the cost of your journey.
Which railway companies offer senior citizen tickets?
In Poland, discounts for senior citizens are offered by a number of rail companies, all of which require you to be at least 60 years of age to qualify for the discount. Discounts are available not only with Warsaw Commuter Rail, Rapid Urban Rail or Silesian or Mazovian Rail, but also with PKP Intercity and Polregio. Do you travel on the PKP? The senior citizen ticket is an option for you if you are over 60.
If you want to save money, but also avoid unpleasant surprises during the train check, it is essential to check exactly which concessions apply and under what conditions they are granted. Thanks to our "guide", you will be able to travel stress-free.
What discounts on tickets for seniors are offered by PKP Intercity?
Senior citizens travelling on PKP Intercity trains can count on attractive discounts that allow them to travel much more cheaply. What discounts are we talking about? What kind of Intercity senior ticket can you buy?
Senior ticket
PKP Intercity offers a "Senior ticket". It allows people over 60 to benefit from a 30% discount on domestic travel on all types of trains, both 1st and 2nd class.
What can you do to benefit from this discount?
Simply select the Intercity senior ticket option when purchasing your ticket online, such as through our PolishTrains website.
Remember: during the ticket inspection, you will be required to show a document with a photo confirming your age, such as an identity card!
Discount for pensioners
Old-age pensioners, pensioners and their spouses (who receive family allowance) can enjoy a 37% discount on travel twice a year on the basis of a certificate issued by, among others, the local units of the Polish Old Age, Pensioners and Disabled Association. This document, valid for 3 years, can be obtained upon presentation of an identity card and a ZUS card and upon payment of a PLN 10 fee.
It is worth remembering that the "there" and "back" journeys are treated as two separate journeys.
What do I need to do to benefit from the discount?
Purchase a discounted ticket online (e.g. at PolishTrains), and present the relevant certificate together with your identity card or other document with a photo during the ticket inspection. The conductor will stamp and date the certificate, confirming that the journey has taken place.
Commercial discounts
Seniors can also benefit from other commercial discounts offered by PKP Intercity, such as Taniej z bliskimi or Łowcy Promo. However, please note that the Senior ticket does not combine with such promotions - if different discounts are available, the system will select the more favourable one.
Tickets for seniors in Polregio - what is REGIO Senior?
Senior citizens travelling on Polregio trains can also benefit from special offers that provide them with attractive discounts on single and season tickets. What discounts does the carrier provide? Who is entitled to a PKP Polregio senior ticket? Find out the details.
REGIO Senior
Polregio has prepared the "REGIOSenior" offer for senior citizens. It entitles persons 60 years of age or older to a 25% discount on single tickets and a 10% discount on season tickets (weekly, monthly and quarterly). This offer is designed to encourage senior citizens to use rail services more often, enabling them to travel cheaply and comfortably across the country.
What can I do to benefit from this discount?
Tickets under the "REGIO Senior" offer can be purchased via the website or the PolishTrains mobile application. During the ticket inspection, you must show proof of identity and age.
Discount for pensioners
Polregio also offers a statutory discount of 37% for two journeys per year in 2nd class for pensioners.
What do I need to do to benefit from this discount?
You can buy your ticket online. During the ticket inspection, you will need to show a certificate issued, for example, by the local branch of the Polish Association of Pensioners, Annuitants and Disabled, together with your identity card.
Where to buy a ticket for a senior citizen?
Thanks to the available senior citizen discounts, rail travel can be much cheaper. And convenient - especially as a senior ticket can be purchased without leaving home on the PolishTrains platform. Use our website or mobile app to stress-free prepare yourself or your loved ones for a trip. Check out the available connections and enjoy a comfortable journey at the best price - the PKP senior ticket will enable you to do so.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Are pensioners in Poland still entitled to two free train journeys per year?
No, seniors can take advantage of the standard discount offered by carriers and two journeys per year with a 37% discount. Two free PKP rides for pensioners are therefore not valid. A certificate issued by the Polish Association of Pensioners, Annuitants and Invalids must be presented to obtain the discount. Who is entitled to a senior citizen's ticket on the PKP? Pensioners and their spouses in receipt of family allowance.
What is the difference between a pensioner's ticket and a regular ticket with a statutory discount on PKP Intercity?
The PKP pensioner's ticket is entitled to a 30 per cent discount without restriction after the age of 60. The statutory discount, on the other hand, provides for a 37% discount, but this can only be used twice a year - this also applies to return journeys, which are treated as separate journeys.
How do I find out exactly which pensioner discounts apply on a particular route and train?
To find out whether pensioners have a discount on PKP, select the relevant option when buying your ticket, e.g. online at the PolishTrains website. What discounts there are for pensioners on PKP depends on the carrier. IC offers a 30% discount for seniors on domestic journeys in class 1 and 2. For POLREGIO, it is 25% discount on single tickets and 10% on season tickets. You will find up-to-date information on all discounts in the regulations of the carriers.
What documents does a senior citizen need to carry in order to purchase and present a discounted ticket on PKP trains?
In order to obtain a ticket for a pensioner on the PKP, you must present a document with your date of birth. This can be an identity card, passport, driving licence, etc. As far as statutory concessions are concerned, a pensioner's card or certificate is required to purchase a ticket.
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Is it possible to buy a ticket on an IC train?
On PKP Intercity trains you can buy your ticket directly from the conductor, but this involves an additional charge. The best solution is to buy your ticket in advance at the ticket office, online or in the PolishTrains app. But what if you are already standing at the station and you still don't have a ticket? Find out how buying a ticket on board a train works.
Frequently asked questions
Senior train tickets are available to passengers who have reached the age of 60. PKP Intercity offers the Senior Ticket product and Polregio offers the REGIO Senior fare. Regional carriers also have their own senior concessions, though age thresholds and conditions may differ.
For a commercial discount, a photo ID confirming the traveller's age - such as a national ID card, passport or driving licence - is sufficient. For the statutory 37% discount, you also need a certificate from the Polish Association of Pensioners, Retired Persons and Invalids. Documents are only shown during ticket inspection on the train.
On PKP Intercity, the Senior Ticket cannot be combined with commercial promotional fares. If a better promotional offer is available on your chosen connection, the system will select it automatically. Check which discount has been applied before you pay.
Yes, the statutory 37% discount is still in force and is available for two journeys per year. An outward and return journey count as two separate trips. A valid certificate and a photo ID are required to use this discount.
Yes, you can buy a senior ticket online without creating an account. During purchase, select the appropriate discount type, provide your email address and phone number, and you will receive your ticket digitally after payment. If you are unsure whether to choose the senior or pensioner discount, check this before confirming your order.
Senior train tickets are available to passengers who have reached the age of 60. PKP Intercity offers the Senior Ticket product and Polregio offers the REGIO Senior fare. Regional carriers also have their own senior concessions, though age thresholds and conditions may differ.
For a commercial discount, a photo ID confirming the traveller's age - such as a national ID card, passport or driving licence - is sufficient. For the statutory 37% discount, you also need a certificate from the Polish Association of Pensioners, Retired Persons and Invalids. Documents are only shown during ticket inspection on the train.
On PKP Intercity, the Senior Ticket cannot be combined with commercial promotional fares. If a better promotional offer is available on your chosen connection, the system will select it automatically. Check which discount has been applied before you pay.
Yes, the statutory 37% discount is still in force and is available for two journeys per year. An outward and return journey count as two separate trips. A valid certificate and a photo ID are required to use this discount.
Yes, you can buy a senior ticket online without creating an account. During purchase, select the appropriate discount type, provide your email address and phone number, and you will receive your ticket digitally after payment. If you are unsure whether to choose the senior or pensioner discount, check this before confirming your order.