Pendolino Tarnów - Gdańsk Main / Gdańsk Main - Tarnów

The Tarnów–Gdańsk section is part of the long-distance Rzeszów Główny–Gdynia Główna route, marked with the symbols [EIP 3508](##BRAK## and [EIP 5308](##BRAK## The trains pass through some of Poland’s most important cities, including Kraków and Warsaw, stopping at **[Kraków Główny](##BRAK## **[Warszawa Zachodnia](##BRAK## **[Warszawa Centralna](##BRAK## and **[Warszawa Wschodnia](##BRAK## stations. Tarnów-Gdańsk is a route operated by the EIP Pendolino category, which is faster and usually more expensive than IC Intercity trains; this is already visible in the PolishTrains search engine when selecting a service. Between Tarnów and Kraków, Pendolino also stops at Bochnia, while between Warsaw and Gdańsk there are additional stops at Iława, Tczew and Malbork. Passengers boarding or alighting in Gdańsk can use one of three stations – **[Gdańsk Główny](##BRAK## Gdańsk Wrzeszcz or Gdańsk Oliwa. The entire Pendolino journey from Tarnów to Gdańsk takes approximately 5 hours and 45 minutes.

For Pendolino services between Tarnów and Gdańsk, second-class fares start at approximately PLN 240, while first-class fares start at PLN 320. Although standard prices reflect the high standard and comfort of the journey, they can be reduced in four ways:

Statutory discounts

Some passengers can benefit from [statutory discounts and concessions](##BRAK## (e.g. children and school pupils, students, teachers and pensioners).

🔹**[discounts for children and young people](##BRAK## – children up to the age of 4 travel on Pendolino free of charge; from 4 to 6 years of age, a 37% discount applies – in both cases, a document confirming the child’s age must be shown. The situation is similar for children and young people aged from 6 to 24 – the discount on Pendolino tickets is 37%.

🔹**[student discounts](##BRAK## – every student under the age of 26 receives a 51% discount on second-class Pendolino. The fare for the Tarnów-Warsaw connection may be as little as PLN 100.

🔹**[senior concessions](##BRAK## – seniors over 60 receive a 30% discount, while a 37% concession is available to pensioners and disability pensioners holding a special certificate. Please note, however, that this concession can only be used twice a year and is valid only in 2nd class. Additionally, it cannot be combined with promotional offers – when you buy a ticket, our system automatically assigns you the most advantageous offer.

Promobilet

PKP organises various promotions that can help reduce the ticket price. It is worth visiting the PolishTrains website or app to check current ticket prices and promotions. The SuperPromo offer can save you up to 70% on a ticket. For example, a Pendolino journey from Tarnów to Warsaw may cost less than PLN 100 in second class.

Advance tickets

Sales of railway tickets within Poland open 30 days before the departure date. The closer the departure date, the more the price may increase, so it is worth remembering to buy tickets in advance. This can save you up to 30%.

Karta Dużej Rodziny

Holders of **[Karta Dużej Rodziny](##BRAK## can receive a 30% discount if at least two people with KDR are travelling. In second class, this discount can be combined with other statutory discounts, while in first class only the 30% Karta Dużej Rodziny discount applies.

The Pendolino train from Tarnów to Gdańsk is definitely the most comfortable means of transport between these two cities. Every passenger has plenty of legroom, a wide seat and their own power socket – ensuring that the journey always takes place in the best conditions. There are also additional amenities, such as a restaurant carriage in every trainset, space for special luggage, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. It should also be emphasised that Pendolino trains are the most modern flagship trains operated by PKP – as a result, the condition of the rolling stock is of the highest standard.

For people who prefer peace and quiet during the journey or need suitable conditions for work or study, the ideal solution is the Quiet Zone, where there are no loud telephone conversations, noisy children or sounds from electronic devices. This is ensured by the rules applying in this zone:

🔕 no loud telephone conversations

🔕 no conversations between passengers

🔕 music may only be listened to through headphones

🔕 sounds on electronic devices must be muted.

👉 **[Find out more about the Quiet Zone.](##BRAK##

For even greater passenger comfort, a family compartment has been created on Pendolino trains. The price of this carriage is no different from the standard ticket price, while it additionally provides 4 comfortable seats for families with children, greater privacy and close access to toilets equipped with baby-changing tables. To use the family compartment, the child travelling with you must be no older than 6.

👉 **[Find out more about the family compartment. ](##BRAK##

The prices and journey times shown may change. Data correct as at: 9.03.2025. The next timetable change: 15.06.2025.

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How much does a journey by Pendolino train from Tarnów to Gdańsk cost? The price may vary depending on the details of the booking. Among other things, the day on which the ticket is purchased should be taken into account – the further it is from the departure date of the service, the lower the price, by up to 30% less than the standard fare. For this reason, it is definitely worth opting for [advance purchase](##BRAK## The class of the selected carriage is also important – seats in second class cost PLN 240 without discounts or promotions, while in first class the price is PLN 360. PKP also offers passengers a range of [statutory discounts](##BRAK## available to students, pensioners, disability pensioners and school pupils, among others. It is also worth checking active PKP promotions regularly. If your travel plans change, you do not have to return the ticket in person at the station – exchanges and refunds are handled online through PolishTrains.