PKP Gdynia Główna – Kraków Main. Train timetable
PKP connections on the Gdynia Główna – Kraków Main route are served by, among others, IC. The first train departs at 03:30 from the Gdynia Główna railway station at Dworcowa, 81-362 Gdynia. The last train to Kraków Main departs at 23:18. Other trains also run on the Gdynia Główna – Kraków Main route: TLK, EIP Pendolino - they offer a lower ticket price and usually longer travel time. The train terminates at the Kraków Main station on Plac im. Jana Nowaka-Jeziorańskiego 1. 31-154 Kraków street.
Gdynia Główna Kraków Main
Gdynia Główna Kraków Main
How much does a train journey from Gdynia to Kraków Główny actually cost? The answer depends on the train category and when you book, and specific price ranges can be found in the pricing section below. First, it is worth knowing how long the journey takes and what the route between these two cities looks like.
Train timetable Gdynia – Kraków Główny
A journey from Gdynia to Kraków Główny is a long train ride through central Poland, popular with tourists heading to the Tatras and students returning to university. The fastest service takes over five hours, and journey times on this route range from over five hours to over eleven hours, depending on the train category and number of stops.
Some services cover the entire route without changing trains, while others require a change. A family with bicycles looking for a direct service can check the PolishTrains timetable to see which connections run non-stop and which require a train change.
PKP ticket prices Gdynia – Kraków Główny: how to buy cheaper?
A passenger choosing between the faster EIP and slower TLK typically pays for a standard ticket from around PLN 110 to around PLN 230, and the price difference depends mainly on how far in advance you book. Both options for your chosen date can be compared in the PolishTrains search engine before selecting a service.
A child reduced ticket requires the appropriate document confirming age or student status. A parent buying a ticket on PolishTrains selects the discount when choosing passengers and must have the qualifying document with them during ticket inspection.
Among passengers leaving Gdynia station, 30 per cent buy their ticket between one and three days before departure. Peak sales from Gdynia station occur in August, when holiday traffic towards southern Poland increases noticeably. Intercity accounts for 45 per cent of tickets purchased from Gdynia station, and Pendolino for 28 per cent.
Route and stops on PKP connections Gdynia – Kraków Główny
The route runs through the centre of the country and some services stop for longer at major interchange stations such as Warsaw Wschodnia(##BRAK## or Poznań Główny(##BRAK## This is where passengers without a direct connection change trains to a service heading towards Kraków.
For (##BRAK## the direction to Kraków is one of the longer domestic journeys on the timetable, alongside connections towards Śląska and Wielkopolski. After purchasing a ticket on PolishTrains, your document is sent to the app and via SMS, and you can change your travel date online without visiting the station.
Frequently asked questions
How to buy a cheap ticket Gdynia Główna – 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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