PKP Giżycko – Olsztyn. Train timetable

Giżycko is the heart of Masuria and an important hub for both tourists and residents of the region, while Olsztyn Główny is the largest station in the Warmińsko-Mazurskie Voivodeship, from which you can reach any part of Poland. The rail connection Giżycko–Olsztyn is a convenient and fast transport option for those travelling on business as well as for leisure purposes.

During the holiday season, the PKP Giżycko–Olsztyn route timetable includes 6 direct trains, operated by POLREGIO and PKP Intercity carriers. Among these services there are connections available in early morning hours, for example a POLREGIO train departing from Giżycko at 4:16. The last Giżycko–Olsztyn PKP connection departs at 17:39. Discounted tickets on POLREGIO and PKP Intercity trains on this route can be selected during purchase on the PolishTrains service, without needing to visit a ticket office. Outside the season it is worth monitoring the timetable, as there may be fewer connections.

The journey on the PKP Giżycko–Olsztyn Główny route by train takes 1 hour 45 minutes in the fastest option. The journey by car will take somewhat longer, and repairs, diversions and other disruptions may always occur, which cause the journey time to increase. Travel by car should also include the cost of fuel consumed, which is higher than a train ticket.

The station in Giżycko is situated in a convenient location, in the city centre, so it is easy to use this means of transport. [The station](##BRAK## has been renovated, thanks to which the platforms have been adapted for people with disabilities.

The overall price of a PKP Giżycko–Olsztyn ticket depends on several factors. Among them the following can be mentioned:

• Type of train – travel on long-distance trains usually costs slightly more, although the journey is shorter.
• Carriage class – long-distance trains offer seats in 1st and 2nd class carriages. These differ from each other in the available facilities, so you have to pay slightly more for a "better" seat.
• [Discounts and concessions](##BRAK## – the standard price is given in the standard tariff, i.e. without any additional discounts and reductions. These apply to many travellers, so it is worth checking whether we are entitled to a discount on a train ticket.

For POLREGIO trains, a ticket on the Giżycko–Olsztyn PKP route at the standard tariff costs PLN 40, while the IC train costs PLN 43 in 2nd class and PLN 57 in 1st class. A ticket purchased from the conductor on an IC train is often more expensive than one purchased earlier, so it is more convenient to book it in advance on the PolishTrains service and know the price before boarding the train. Tickets can be conveniently purchased online, for example in the PolishTrains app, where you can also check the current timetable and find the carriers' regulations.

It is worth using the Giżycko–Olsztyn connections. This route by express train has no intermediate stations, while regional connections provide 14 stops, among which are:

• Kętrzyn with the Teutonic castle and the Gothic basilica of St George.
• Barczewo with a charming old town and Gothic churches. This town is also associated with Feliks Nowowiejski, the composer of the Rota.

The remaining places on this route are small villages without impressive monuments, but with beautiful nature and attractive routes for cyclists, kayakers and lovers of the Warmia and Masuria landscape.