Pendolino Warsaw Central - Kraków Main
Pendolino from Warsaw Central to Kraków Main runs 12 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 - Kraków Main buy a ticket.
Pendolino timetable Warsaw Central - Kraków Main - tickets and prices
Pendolino trains from Warsaw to Kraków are available throughout the day – from the early morning until the evening. In the PolishTrains search engine, you can check that this service runs directly, without changes, on the Warszawa Centralna - Kraków Główny route. What is the timetable for the Warsaw-Kraków Pendolino service? You can select your chosen service and ticket class directly in the PolishTrains search results, and pay for your ticket by BLIK or card.
The timetable starts with service EIP 1302 at 6:40, and the last service is available at 20:40. Between them, there are 10 different services, running at intervals of approximately 1.5–2 hours. Please note that availability may vary depending on the specific day – so it is always worth checking the timetable in advance via our website. PolishTrains shows the current train status, allowing you to check for any delays before departure. The times are given for Warszawa Centralna station.
Frequently asked questions
Pendolino Warsaw–Kraków ticket prices
How to buy a cheaper ticket for the Warsaw-Kraków Pendolino?
🚈 For the Warsaw-Kraków Pendolino service, the route includes only Warsaw stations (**[Warszawę Wschodnią](##BRAK## [Warszawę Centralną](##BRAK## and [Warszawę Zachodnią](##BRAK## and **[Kraków Główny](##BRAK## As the train does not stop at any stations along the way, the journey time is very short (approx. 2 hours 20 minutes). If journey time is important to you, the PolishTrains search engine immediately shows that this is the fastest option on the Warsaw-Kraków route, without intermediate stops.
💰 Are discounts and concessions also available on Pendolino? Yes. You can use all PKP concessions when buying a ticket for Pendolino. These discounts apply, among others, to students, school pupils, pensioners, teachers and people with disabilities. [Check which discounts and statutory concessions you can use.](##BRAK##
💰 You can also take advantage of special promotions offered by PKP. It is also worth **[buying your ticket in advance](##BRAK## Buying your ticket well in advance can often help you save a lot.
👨👩👧👦 Travellers with children can use two discounts:
- **[family ticket](##BRAK## – 30% for groups of 2 to 5 people, including at least one child under 16. The child retains their own discount (37% for children and young people in education)
- **[discount for holders of the Karta Dużej Rodziny](##BRAK## – a 30% discount for at least two people travelling together who hold a KDR. This discount can be combined with other statutory concessions only in second class.
Facilities on the Pendolino Warsaw–Kraków route
Pendolino is worth choosing if journey time and comfort are important to you. The range of facilities offered by this type of train will certainly make your journey more pleasant, whether you choose first or second class. See what facilities Pendolino offers:
💺 If you want a particular type of seat on Pendolino, the seat map is a feature that helps you find the best seat for you, depending on your preferences and availability. It is worth buying your ticket in advance to have a greater choice.
🔕 If, on the other hand, you plan to work or study on the train, or simply need peace and quiet, it is worth choosing a seat in the **[Quiet Zone](##BRAK## This is a special carriage where passengers should not talk to one another or on the phone, or have sounds switched on on their phones or other electronic devices.
👨👩👧👦 Families with children can choose a seat in the family compartment, both for their own comfort and that of fellow passengers. To use it, you must be travelling with at least one child under 6. **[Find out more about the family compartment on Pendolino](##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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Pendolino Warsaw–Kraków train route
For the Warsaw-Kraków service operated by Pendolino, standard ticket prices are approximately PLN 190 for second class and approximately PLN 280 for first class. You can select a statutory discount in the basket when buying on PolishTrains, and the system will automatically deduct it from the standard price. However, it is worth remembering that this price is linked to a very fast journey time (approx. You can buy a ticket for this service online on PolishTrains without creating an account, paying by BLIK. 2 hours 20 minutes) and comfortable travel conditions.
How to buy a cheap ticket Warsaw Central – Kraków Main?
Buy a ticket to Kraków Main 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.
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