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Q: How can I buy an Intercity ticket online?

You can buy a ticket through PolishTrains **without creating an account**. Enter the route and date, choose the train and class, and then pay. The ticket is sent by e-mail and SMS – you do not need to print it.

Q: Is a seat reservation on Intercity compulsory?

Your seat is guaranteed because reservations on PKP Intercity trains are compulsory, and you choose it straight away when buying your ticket on PolishTrains. Check any exceptions to this rule on pkpintercity.pl before travelling.

Q: How can I return an Intercity ticket bought online?

You can return an Intercity ticket **up to 20 minutes before departure**, and exchange it **up to 30 minutes before departure**. You can check the rules for returns and exchanges on the PolishTrains help page. Before travelling, check the current information on any possible administrative fees.

Q: What concessions apply to Intercity tickets?

PKP Intercity offers discounts, among others, for students (51%), children and young people (37%), seniors (30%), and pensioners and disability pensioners (37% for two journeys per year), and you can select the relevant category when buying a ticket through PolishTrains. A pensioner or disability pensioner shows their ID card together with proof of identity on the train, while the full list of required documents is available at pkpintercity.

Q: How can I check which platform the Intercity train departs from?

You can check the platform on the departures board at the station, while PolishTrains shows the departure time, available classes and free seats before you buy the ticket. It is worth arriving at the station with time to spare, as the platform number may only be announced shortly before departure.

Q: Where can I see Intercity train arrivals at Krakowa Głównego?

Arrival times at Krakowa Głównego will appear after you enter this station as your destination on PolishTrains, together with the journey time and the available train categories for the selected day.

Q: Does the Intercity timetable show the transfer time at the station?

You can see the time between trains when changing in the search results on PolishTrains, as each connection option shows the arrival time and departure time of the next train. It is worth allowing a few minutes in hand, especially when changing at a large station such as Warszawa Centralna.

Q: How can I reserve a window seat on Intercity?

You can choose a window seat yourself when buying your ticket on PolishTrains by selecting a specific seat on the carriage map. Reservations on PKP Intercity are compulsory, so this seat is guaranteed for the entire journey.

Q: Who can use the 50% discount on Intercity trains?

The statutory 50% discount applies, among others, to blind people and those accompanying them, and you can select the relevant category when buying a ticket through PolishTrains. You show the document confirming your entitlement to the conductor on the train, while the full list of eligible groups is available at pkpintercity.

Published 2026/06/30

You can buy an Intercity ticket from PolishTrains without creating an account – just enter your route, choose a train and pay. On the Warsaw–Kraków route, an Intercity ticket can be a cheaper alternative to Pendolino, and you can compare both train categories immediately in the PolishTrains search engine. You can also return or exchange a ticket bought through PolishTrains yourself online, which can be more convenient than making an emergency purchase from the conductor. Express Intercity trains operating in Poland belong to the category of Intercity trains run by railway undertakings in various European countries. The train journey is characterised by a small number of intermediate stations and a high maximum speed, thus placing it in the category of high-speed connections. Intercity trains operate between the largest Polish cities such as Warsaw, Krakow, Gdańsk, Gdynia, Szczecin, Kołobrzeg, Katowice, Poznań, Rzeszów and Wrocław, connecting the south with the north of the country and the east with the west. PKP Intercity trains have a combined offer with TLK, thus making it possible to travel on two trains on one train ticket. Intercity trains - are air-conditioned, have a WARS bar area where you can buy a meal. Increasingly, you will find electrical sockets where you can plug in your phone and laptop charger. The trains have automatic closing doors and are adapted to the needs of people with disabilities and those travelling by train with children. Bicycles and skis can also be transported on Intercity trains. The train is subject to advance seat reservation.

Intercity - buy PKP tickets online

You can buy an Intercity ticket in the PolishTrains search engine without creating an account and pay in Polish zloty. * Operator: PKP Intercity – Express Intercity and TLK trains connecting Poland’s largest cities

Routes: Warsaw–Kraków, Warsaw–Gdańsk, Warsaw–Wrocław, Warsaw–Poznań, Warsaw–Szczecin and others
Purchase: online without registration – the ticket is sent by e-mail and SMS, and you receive a reminder 30 minutes before departure
Reservation: compulsory – you choose your seat when purchasing the ticket
Classes: 1st class (open-plan, adjustable seats), 2nd class (air conditioning, signal booster), executive compartments
Discounts: students – 51%, children and young people – 37%, seniors – 30%, children under 4 – free of charge, full list available when purchasing. You select the student discount when buying a ticket through PolishTrains, while you only show your valid student ID to the conductor on the train. You select the discount itself, such as the student discount or the Karta Dużej Rodziny discount, when buying a ticket through PolishTrains, while you only show the document confirming your entitlement to the conductor. Holders of the Karta Dużej Rodziny select this discount when buying a ticket through PolishTrains, and show the card itself to the conductor during the journey. You can book and buy PKP train timetables and online train tickets for Intercity trains and other train connections on our website - PolishTrains.eu

1ST CLASS

The carriages are compartmentless. Detailed baggage rules depend on the carrier – check the current information.

Returns and exchanges

An Intercity ticket bought online can be returned up to 20 minutes before departure, and exchanged up to 30 minutes before departure. Buying from the conductor can be less convenient than buying online, because a ticket bought through PolishTrains can be returned or exchanged online yourself if your travel plans change. You can check the return and exchange rules on the PolishTrains help page.

1st class Intercity

1st class consists of open-plan carriages with adjustable seats, more space between seats and individual lighting. If you are looking for the cheapest option on the Kraków–Warsaw route, you can compare the price of TLK and the faster Intercity for the same day in the PolishTrains search engine. After purchase, the ticket is sent by e-mail and SMS – you do not need to print it. Adjustable seats, seat spacing and individual lighting mean that travellers do not disturb each other and can enjoy their journey in peace. When you buy a ticket through PolishTrains, it is saved in the app immediately, so your phone is all you need as your travel document. 30 minutes before departure, you receive an SMS reminder with a link to the ticket. Passengers have the option of purchasing snacks and drinks from the mobile minibar.

2ND CLASS

All second class carriages on Intercity trains have air conditioning, toilets and automatically opening doors and telephone signal amplification devices.

EXECUTIVE COMPARTMENTS

These are specially designated compartments where you can travel in increased comfort or prepare for business talks during the train journey to your meeting point.

Frequently asked questions

How can I buy an Intercity ticket online?

Is a seat reservation on Intercity compulsory?

How can I return an Intercity ticket bought online?

What concessions apply to Intercity tickets?

How can I check which platform the Intercity train departs from?

Where can I see Intercity train arrivals at Krakowa Głównego?

Does the Intercity timetable show the transfer time at the station?

How can I reserve a window seat on Intercity?

Who can use the 50% discount on Intercity trains?

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