What is the largest railway station in Poland? | PolishTrains
Railway stations are an important element of the Polish railway infrastructure. In Poland, we have over 2,500 of them, 600 of which are PKP railway stations serving passenger traffic. The largest of them are located in voivodeship cities, and they top the rankings in terms of the number of travellers served. Would you like to know the top 3 railway stations on the map of Poland? Below you will find our ranking and read a bit more about these stations..
At a glance
At a glance
- Wroclaw Glowny is the busiest railway station in Poland, handling around 29.4 million passengers a year
- Poznan Glowny ranks second with approximately 24.92 million passengers annually
- Krakow Glowny comes third, serving around 23.41 million travellers each year
- Wroclaw Glowny opened in October 1857 and was renovated comprehensively in 2012
- Over 330 trains depart from Wroclaw Glowny every day, operated by multiple carriers
- The underground hall at Krakow Glowny station has been in operation since 2014
Ranking of railway stations by size
The three railway stations in Poland that can be considered the largest in terms of number of connections and number of passengers per year are:
1. Wrocław Główny
2 Poznań Główny
3. Kraków Główny
As can be seen, the largest railway station in Poland is located in Wrocław and it handles around 29.4 million passengers annually (an average of over 80,000 per day). In second place is Poznań with an annual passenger volume of 24.92 million (an average of 68,000 per day). Third place belongs to Cracow, which serves 23.41 million travellers annually (an average of 64.15 thousand per day).
Wrocław Główny
About the station: The railway station in Wrocław Główny is located in a historic building, which underwent a major renovation in 2012. The station now houses numerous shops and food outlets.
Date of establishment: It was first opened in October 1857 and was then one of the largest stations in Europe.
Address of Wrocław Główny railway station:
105 Piłsudskiego Street, 50-085 Wrocław
PKP Wrocław Główny - connections
Wrocław is a station on the route of carriers such as Koleje Dolnośląskie, POLREGIO and PKP Intercity. More than 330 trains leave the platforms in this city every day, including trains of international relations.
Popular train destinations:
Koleje Dolnośląskie:
- Jelcz-Laskowice
- Trzebnica
- Głogów
- Szklarska Poręba Górna
- Legnica
POLREGIO:
PKP Intercity domestic connections:
PKP Intercity international connections:
- Bohumin (Czech Republic)
- Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Germany)
- Prague (Czech Republic)
- Vienna (Austria)
Poznań Główny Railway Station
Station information: Poznań Główny railway station is part of the transport hub and is located directly next to the bus station and shopping mall, where travellers can spend time while waiting for their train.
Date of construction: The first station was opened in November 1879, while the new building was opened in May 2012.
Address of Poznań Główny railway station:
2 Dworcowa Street, 61-801 Poznań
PKP Poznań Główny - connections
The railway station in Poznań is served by three popular carriers - Koleje Wielkopolskie, POLREGIO and PKP Intercity. Around 350 trains depart from the platforms every day.
Popular train directions:
Wielkopolska Railways:
POLREGIO:
PKP Intercity domestic connections:
PKP Intercity international connections:
- Prague (Czech Republic)
- Frankfurt (Oder) (Germany)
- Lichkov (Czech Republic)
- Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Germany)
Kraków Główny
Stationinformation: Cracow Central Railway Station is a modern building full of shops, cafes and restaurants. It directly connects to Galeria Krakowska and there is also a bus station next door.
Date of construction: It opened in October 1847 and has been rebuilt several times. The current new station is located directly below the platforms, in the basement. It has been operating in this form since February 2014.
The address of Kraków Główny railway station:
5a Pawia Street, 30-150 Kraków
PKP Kraków Główny - connections
Poland's third largest railway station is the place from where you can travel on trains of four different carriers: POLREGIO, PKP Intercity, Koleje Małopolskie and Koleje Śląskie.
Popular train destinations:
Małopolska Railways:
Silesian Railway:
POLREGIO:
PKP Intercity domestic connections:
What's more, you can use fast and comfortable EIP (Pendolino) trains on routes from Gdynia and Warsaw.
PKP Intercity international connections:
- Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Germany)
- Vienna (Austria)
- Prague (Czech Republic)
- Mockava (Lithuania)
Check this information before travelling by train
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Frequently asked questions
The largest railway station in Poland by passenger numbers is Wroclaw Glowny, followed by Poznan Glowny in second place and Krakow Glowny in third. Official figures are published by PKP SA and the Office of Rail Transport (UTK).
Wroclaw Glowny handles approximately 29.4 million passengers annually, which averages out to over 80,000 passengers per day.
The figures come primarily from PKP SA reports and statistics published by the Office of Rail Transport (UTK). These are the standard sources used to compare the busiest stations in Poland.
You can search for connections using the PolishTrains search tool by entering your departure and arrival station. Tickets can be purchased without registration and the travel document is delivered digitally.
No, Krakow Glowny ranks third in Poland by passenger numbers, behind Wroclaw Glowny and Poznan Glowny. The current underground station hall in Krakow has been in operation since 2014.
The largest railway station in Poland by passenger numbers is Wroclaw Glowny, followed by Poznan Glowny in second place and Krakow Glowny in third. Official figures are published by PKP SA and the Office of Rail Transport (UTK).
Wroclaw Glowny handles approximately 29.4 million passengers annually, which averages out to over 80,000 passengers per day.
The figures come primarily from PKP SA reports and statistics published by the Office of Rail Transport (UTK). These are the standard sources used to compare the busiest stations in Poland.
You can search for connections using the PolishTrains search tool by entering your departure and arrival station. Tickets can be purchased without registration and the travel document is delivered digitally.
No, Krakow Glowny ranks third in Poland by passenger numbers, behind Wroclaw Glowny and Poznan Glowny. The current underground station hall in Krakow has been in operation since 2014.