Pendolino Warsaw Central - Krakow
Pendolino from Warsaw Central to Krakow runs 13 times a day. The train stops at the following stations:Warszawa Zachodnia. The travel time is 02:16. See the timetable for connections Warsaw Central - Krakow buy a ticket.
Pendolino timetable Warsaw Central - Krakow - tickets and prices
Information about the Warszawa Centralna–Kraków connection
A passenger travelling for business between Warsaw and Kraków can choose from several train categories operating on this route: Pendolino, Intercity and TLK. A family going on a holiday trip will find both a faster and a cheaper travel option here.
An Intercity service usually costs less than Pendolino, because the faster train increases the price for the shorter journey time. Travellers wondering how much they will actually pay for a ticket on their chosen service will find the answer in the PolishTrains search engine – standard fares usually range from around PLN 65 to around PLN 170. The journey to Kraków takes over two hours, and some services run without changes.
Among passengers departing from Warszawa Centralna station, the largest group, 34 per cent, consists of those buying a ticket 1-3 days before departure. A ticket bought through PolishTrains retains the service fee included in the price after a refund, so the amount for the journey itself is returned. You can change the date through PolishTrains on your phone, which is quicker than queueing at the ticket office.
Frequently asked questions
How to buy a cheap ticket Warsaw Central – Krakow?
Buy a ticket to Krakow in advance. Even if you're not sure about the departure date and time, you can always refund or rebook for a different date. Check if you're eligible for PKP discounts, the most popular of which are for children, teenagers, students, and seniors.
Buy your Warsaw Central - Krakow ticket online with PolishTrains. Conveniently and securely. You'll receive your purchased ticket via email and phone as a PDF e-ticket.