PKP Chełm – Warsaw Central. Train timetable
PKP connections on the Chełm – Warsaw Central route are served by, among others, MP. The first direct train departs at 06:22 from the Chełm railway station at Kolejowa, 22-100 Chelm. The last train to Warsaw Central departs at 18:23. The fastest journey is offered by the non-stop train GÓRSKI. The journey takes 02:48. Other trains also run on the Chełm – Warsaw Central route: IC Intercity - they offer a lower ticket price and usually longer travel time. The train terminates at the Warsaw Central station at Aleje Jerozolimskie 54, Warszawa street.
Chełm Warsaw Central
Chełm Warsaw Central
The route from Chełm to Warsaw is travelled daily by commuters going to work and university in the capital, alongside them tourists planning to visit Warsaw and residents of the Lublin region attending to official matters. For many of them it is the only direct rail connection with the region, which is why they check the timetable regularly before each journey. The train remains a convenient alternative to the bus or car, especially over the longer distance between Chełm and Warsaw city centre.
Trains on the Chełm – Warszawa Centralna route
IC Intercity trains account for the majority of tickets sold from Chełm station - this is 93 per cent of transactions. PolRegio accounts for 6 per cent of sales, and Mazowieckie Przewozy for 1 per cent. For a passenger travelling to Warsaw, this means in practice one certain choice - an Intercity service with designated seats available for reservation.
A ticket for your chosen service from Chełm to Warsaw can be purchased by phone via PolishTrains at any time before departure, without leaving home and without setting up an account.
How long does the journey from Chełm to Warsaw take?
The journey from Chełm to Warsaw takes from just over two hours to over three hours, depending on your chosen service. Some trains run without a change, others stop at several additional stations along the way. You can check the exact duration of your chosen service together with the arrival time on PolishTrains.
Before choosing a specific service on PolishTrains, you can check which train arrives at Warszawa Centralna(##BRAK## station fastest, and which stops at more stations along the way. Ticket sales from Chełm station grow most strongly in August. During this period it is worth reserving a designated seat in advance.
Ticket prices and discounts on the Chełm – Warszawa Centralna route
Ticket prices on this route vary depending on when you buy, and a standard ticket costs up to around PLN 65. The earlier you buy your ticket on PolishTrains before your planned journey, the better your chance of a lower price.
If you are travelling on the basis of a pensioner or disability benefits holder card, you can indicate the statutory discount when purchasing on PolishTrains, and present the document itself only to the conductor on the train. Statutory concessions are also used by children, school-age young people and people with disabilities, with each group having different conditions for confirming eligibility.
Connections and route description
If your journey from Chełm to Warsaw requires a change at another station, allow time between trains so you can catch the next service even with a slight delay, especially if you are purchasing the ticket for the next leg separately on PolishTrains.
Frequently asked questions
How to buy a cheap ticket Chełm – Warsaw Central?
Buy a ticket to Warsaw Central 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 Chełm - Warsaw Central ticket online with PolishTrains. Conveniently and securely. You'll receive your purchased ticket via email and phone as a PDF e-ticket.