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We would like to inform you that from 26.02.2022 to 25.03.2022 Ukrainian citizens can travel free of charge on TLK and Intercity trains in class 2 in coaches with seating. You can check the current connections from Poland in the PolishTrains search engine. The terms of this scheme may have changed, so before travelling confirm the current status with the carrier or in a notice from the Office of Rail Transport. You can check the timetable for your chosen day, including weekends, in the PolishTrains search engine without having to create an account. Travel is provided on the basis of a passport or other document confirming Ukrainian citizenship.
At a glance
For standard tickets, you can check the current refund and exchange rules on the PolishTrains help page.
RegioJet
RegioJet operates connections from Poland via Czechia and Slovakia to Austria. * Free travel: the 2022 PKP Intercity scheme covered TLK and IC trains in 2nd class on domestic routes and selected international routes
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Documents: when collecting the ticket and during inspection, a passport, identity card or another document confirming Ukrainian citizenship was required
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International routes: free tickets were issued for selected journeys to Czechia, Germany, Slovakia, Austria and Hungary
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Other carriers: RegioJet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB and Leo Express also announced their own concessions or free travel
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Sales: free tickets under this scheme were issued by the carriers, not PolishTrains
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Scheme status: before travelling, check the current rules in an official notice or with the carrier ### At a glance
- PKP Intercity launched a free travel scheme for Ukrainian citizens in 2022 as humanitarian aid
- Free journeys covered second class seated carriages on selected domestic and international routes
- A passport or national ID confirming Ukrainian citizenship was required to board for free
- The scheme's scope could change over time — always verify current rules before travelling
- Standard luggage regulations applied during free journeys, varying by carrier
- Check the latest PKP Intercity or UTK announcements for the current status of the scheme Free tickets under this scheme were not bought through PolishTrains - they were issued directly by the carriers, at ticket offices and border stations. For standard tickets, the refund terms depend on the fare - you can find the details on the PolishTrains help page.
Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn operates domestic services in Germany as well as international connections. If you have any questions about your ticket or the travel conditions, contact PolishTrains Customer Service. If you are buying a standard ticket, you can check the current refund and exchange rules on the PolishTrains help page.
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB operates connections in Austria and Nightjet night trains, which also take you to Wiednia. You can check and buy standard connections to Wiednia on ÖBB trains, including Nightjet night trains, in the PolishTrains search engine, paying online with BLIK. Baggage rules vary between carriers, so you can check the details for your chosen connection in the PolishTrains baggage guide. The conditions for ticket refunds and exchanges depend on the carrier and fare - you can find current information on the ticket refunds and exchanges page. For a standard purchase, you can check the current refund and exchange rules on the PolishTrains help page.
Leo Express
Leo Express operates selected routes between Czechia and Poland, including Praga - Kraków and Praga - Katowice. The carrier's participation in the 2022 scheme should be confirmed in the operator's current notice. You can still check current train connections from Poland in the PolishTrains search engine.
Other carriers have also introduced discounts,find out more.
Безкоштовний проїзд для громадян України в потягах PKP Intercity та іншими перевізниками.
Громадяни України можуть до 31 травня безкоштовно їздити у поїздах другого класу в ПКП Інтерсіті економ класом TLK та IC у внутрішньому та міжнародному транспорті (безкоштовні квитки на міжнародні перевезення можна придбати на прикордоній станції в Польщії - Галупки та Жепін). Проїзд до Чехії, Німеччини, Словаччини, Австрії чи Угорщини відбувається на підставі паспорта, ID-картки або іншого документа, що підтверджує громадянство України. Інформація буде постійно актуалізовуватись.
Інші перевізники також запровадилизнижки, дізнайтеся більше.
Free tickets for Ukrainian citizens for PKP IC trains and trains of other carriers
From the 26th of February to the 31st of May 2022, Ukrainian citizens can travel for free in the 2nd class of TLK and IC trains in cars with seats. Free tickets can be obtained with a passport or any document confirming Ukrainian citizenship. A seat reservation is possible, and if no of them are available, Ukrainian citizens can travel with a ticket without a seat assigned.
Free tickets under this scheme were not bought through PolishTrains - they were issued directly by the carriers, at ticket offices and border stations. You can still check current train connections from Poland in the PolishTrains search engine. Other carriers offer discounts as well,read more
This article was prepared by the PolishTrains editorial team. We follow the rail market in Poland and Europe, look for new connections and support you at every stage of your journey.