Leo Express in Poland | PolishTrains

PolishTrains displays both Leo Express services and domestic IC and TLK trains on shared sections of the route in its search results, so you can easily compare journey times and choose the faster connection. * Route: Kraków-Bogumin-Ostrawa-Prague; from March 2026, also Warsaw-Kraków-Prague

• Operator: Leo Express (Czech private carrier, operating in Poland since 2018), FLIRT rolling stock

• Booking: you can buy a ticket online on PolishTrains without creating an account, in Polish zloty

• Documents: Poland and the Czech Republic are in the Schengen Area – an identity card is sufficient

• Luggage: hand luggage included in the ticket price; details depend on the fare

• Facilities: Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and onboard service on every FLIRT train ### At a glance

• Leo Express has operated in Poland since 2018, connecting southern Poland with the Czech Republic
• Key Polish stops include Krakow, Katowice, Tychy, Rybnik, Oświęcim, Wrocław and Warsaw
• The main route runs from Krakow via Bogumin and Ostrava to Prague (approx. 7 hours)
• Trains offer Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and on-board service in all classes
• From March 2026, a new double daily Warsaw-Prague service via Krakow is planned
• All Leo Express tickets in Poland can be booked and managed on PolishTrains You can check the latest departure times and seat availability in the PolishTrains search engine.

You can buy a ticket for Leo Express in the PolishTrains search engine – without creating an account, in Polish zloty. The Leo Express network in Poland includes connections running through the southern part of the country, including Kraków, Tychy, Rybnik and Mysłowice. It is these cities that are key points on the international route leading to the Czech Republic. If you need help from a consultant or are planning a group journey, contact the PolishTrains team:

• Booking form – complete it online without creating an account

• Email – describe the route, date and number of passengers

• Telephone – a consultant will help you choose a connection and fare

You can check the refund and exchange rules on the help page. The carrier operates, among others, connections from Cracow to Bogumin, which enable passengers to conveniently cross the border and continue their journey to Ostrava, Prague or Pardubice.

Although Leo Express currently focuses primarily on international routes, its presence in Poland is becoming increasingly visible. Polish passengers can travel between Katowice, Cracow, Rybnik, Tychy, Oświęcim, Włoszczowa, Wrocław, Opoczno or Warsaw. The list of Polish cities and towns served by Leo Express is really long.

You can buy a ticket for Leo Express in the PolishTrains search engine – without creating an account, in Polish zloty. The basis of the carrier's activities in Poland are connections to the Czech Republic. PolishTrains displays both Leo Express services and domestic IC and TLK trains on shared sections of the route in its search results, so you can easily compare journey times and choose the faster connection. Leo Express trains run daily on the route Cracow - Bogumin - Ostrava - Prague, enabling fast and comfortable journeys between the largest cities of Poland and the Czech Republic. In Bogumin and Ostrava, travellers can change to further Leo Express trains towards Brno or Bratislava, making it easy to reach Slovakia from Poland as well.

A ticket bought on PolishTrains for a Leo Express route includes an assigned seat, and the confirmation is sent by SMS and to the app, so you are guaranteed a seat for the entire section. It is these interchanges that form a coherent transport network within the Leo Express system. Poland is thus an important transit point on the map of Central European connections - connecting the Lesser Poland and Silesia regions with Czech and Slovak cities.

If you need help from a consultant or are planning a group trip, contact the PolishTrains team:

• Booking form – complete it online without creating an account

• Email – describe the route, date and number of passengers

• *Telephone – a consultant will help you choose a connection and fare

You can check the refund and exchange rules on the help page. You can check the latest departure times and seat availability in the PolishTrains search engine. Thejourney time from Cracow to Prague is around seven hours, and the journey takes place in comfort - with access to Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and on-board service. The high standard of service means that more and more travellers are choosing Leo Express as a comfortable alternative to flying or travelling by car.

For Leo Express, operating in Poland is not only another market, but also a strategic element of the European route network. Trains running through Polish cities connect to the main routes in the Czech Republic and continue on to Slovakia and Ukraine. As a result, Poland plays a key role in the creation of a coherent mobility system covering the whole of Central Europe.

Leo Express relies on modernity and environmentally friendly technologies. Detailed luggage rules depend on the fare and class. Current information about luggage can be found on the PolishTrains help page. The fleet, based on electric multiple units, is energy-efficient and the booking process is fully digital. The operator plans to invest further in environmental solutions and passenger comfort to make rail travel even more attractive.

On PolishTrains, you enter the route (e.g. Kraków-Prague), choose the date and class, and pay in Polish zloty. You can buy a ticket for Leo Express in the PolishTrains search engine – without creating an account, in Polish zloty. All Leo Express connections can be easily planned and booked on PolishTrains. A ticket bought on PolishTrains for a Leo Express route includes an assigned seat, and the confirmation is sent by SMS and to the app, so you are guaranteed a seat for the entire section. Simply select your route, date and class of travel to access a list of fares, prices and available seats. The platform allows you to purchase a ticket, save it in your My Journeys panel and receive an SMS reminder before departure.

You can buy tickets on PolishTrains in Polish zloty, without creating an account. In PolishTrains, passengers can also make a ticket refund, change their travel dates or download an invoice - all in one place, without the need for external sites. In addition, there is a mobile app at travellers' disposal, which further simplifies the management of journeys. This is a convenient solution for people who value simplicity and quick access to information.

You can buy tickets online on PolishTrains – they are sent by email and SMS. If you need help from a consultant or are planning a group trip, contact the PolishTrains team:

• Booking form – complete it online without creating an account

• Email – describe the route, date and number of passengers

• *Telephone – a consultant will help you choose a connection and fare

You can check the refund and exchange rules on the help page. Thanks to the cooperation between PolishTrains and Leo Express in Poland, travelling is becoming easier, more predictable and modern. It's a combination of technology, convenience and a European standard of service that fits perfectly with the needs of today's passengers.