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Train tickets for TLK trains

Q: Do you need to reserve a seat on TLK trains?

Yes, **seat reservations are compulsory** and are already included in the ticket price. You do not buy a seat reservation separately. When purchasing online, you choose a specific seat in the carriage.

Q: How do you buy a TLK ticket online step by step?

Go to PolishTrains, enter the departure and destination stations, and choose a date. In the results, you will find TLK trains – choose a connection, class and seat, then pay. **The ticket is sent by email and SMS** immediately after payment. An account is not required.

Q: Does the timetable show which trains run directly?

You will see the waiting time for a change between TLK trains in the PolishTrains search results, together with the station where you need to change. When the route has a direct connection, the system clearly indicates this in the results list, without requiring you to open the service details.

Q: What discounts apply to TLK tickets?

PKP Intercity offers discounts including for **students (-51%)**, children and young people (-37%), senior citizens (-30%) and children under 4 (free of charge). Discounts are also available for people with disabilities, war veterans, soldiers and holders of the Karta Dużej Rodziny. When purchasing online, **you choose the discount from a list** – have a document confirming your entitlement with you.

Q: What is the difference between TLK, IC and Pendolino trains?

TLK **stops at all intermediate stations** along the route and also serves smaller towns. IC and Pendolino trains skip some stations and travel faster on the main routes. TLK is useful if you are travelling from a smaller town or looking for **connections on routes not served** by express trains.

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

You will see the platform and track numbers in the PolishTrains search results for the selected TLK connection, usually once the station operator has confirmed the timetable for that day. The same information also appears on the ticket sent by email and SMS, so you have it to hand without logging in to another website.

Q: How can you buy a TLK ticket more cheaply?

You can compare the cheapest option for your chosen date in the PolishTrains search results by selecting the appropriate class and carriage category. In addition, if you are entitled to a discount – for students, senior citizens or families – select it when purchasing, and the system will automatically reduce the ticket price.

Published 2026/06/30

TLK trains, or Twoje Linie Kolejowe, is a brand of PKP Intercity. The offer provides train travel on long distances at low train ticket prices. If you are looking for a connection to a smaller town, such as Kołobrzeg, you can check the route and available TLK trains in the PolishTrains timetable by entering the starting and destination stations. You can buy TLK tickets on PolishTrains without creating an account – the ticket is sent by email and SMS. Seat reservation is mandatory and included in the ticket price, and you can choose between I and II class, as well as couchette and sleeping cars on selected routes. The train stops at all intermediate stations along the route and runs with high frequency. PKP Intercity, which operates TLK trains, has a rich network of connections. Trains run between large cities such as: Warsaw, Krakow, Poznań, Gdańsk or Szczecin, but also smaller stations in small centres. For the comfort of passengers, compulsory seat reservation has been introduced, and the price of a "seat ticket" is included in the train ticket price. TLK trains have compartments with seats, recliners and sleeping cars. Passengers can choose between first and second class.

You can buy a TLK ticket in the PolishTrains search engine – without creating an account, in Polish zloty. * Operator: PKP Intercity – TLK brand (Twoje Linie Kolejowe)

Route: long-distance connections throughout Poland, including Warsaw-Kraków, Warsaw-Gdańsk, Warsaw-Poznań, Warsaw-Szczecin, Poznań-Kraków
Classes: 1st class (compartment coaches, 6 seats) and 2nd class (compartment or open-plan coaches); couchettes and sleeping cars on selected routes
Reservation: compulsory – seat reservation included in the ticket price
Purchase: online on PolishTrains without registration; ticket sent by email and SMS
Discounts: students –51%, children/young people –37%, seniors –30%, children under 4 travel free; the full list of discounts is available when purchasing
Luggage: hand luggage at no extra charge; details depend on PKP Intercity regulations ### You can buy TLK tickets online

All you have to do is search for the connection you are interested in, then make a quick online payment and after a while your tickets will be sent to your phone and mailbox via SMS.

First class

Compartment carriage. 6 seats in each compartment for an intimate and comfortable journey. You will see the exact journey time for the selected route, falling within the stated time range, for the specific service in the PolishTrains search engine after entering your travel date. You do not need to remember the exact discount amount, as on PolishTrains you select your eligibility category from a list and the system applies the discount automatically when you pay. Detailed luggage rules depend on the carrier – you can check the latest information on the PolishTrains help page. The train is subject to compulsory seat reservation.

class

In 2nd class of TLK trains, passengers have a choice of either a non-compartment car with 4 seats in each row or compartment cars with 6 or 8 seats in each row.

Frequently asked questions

Do you need to reserve a seat on TLK trains?

How do you buy a TLK ticket online step by step?

Does the timetable show which trains run directly?

What discounts apply to TLK tickets?

What is the difference between TLK, IC and Pendolino trains?

How can I check which platform the train departs from?

How can you buy a TLK ticket more cheaply?

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