PKP Kalisz – Warsaw Central. Train timetable
PKP connections on the Kalisz – Warsaw Central route are served by, among others, IC. The first direct train departs at 01:36 from the Kalisz railway station at 62-800 Kalisz. The last train to Warsaw Central departs at 21:24. The fastest journey is offered by the non-stop train KRASIŃSKI. The journey takes 02:42. Other trains also run on the Kalisz – Warsaw Central route: - 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.
Kalisz Warsaw Central
Kalisz Warsaw Central
A passenger travelling from Kalisz to Warsaw usually travels on business or for a longer weekend in the capital, where both travel time and transfer convenience matter. The route is served mainly by Intercity trains, but there are also services with a change in smaller towns along the way. Below you will find exact journey times, price ranges and differences between available train categories.
Timetable: Kalisz – Warsaw Centralna
The fastest train on this route takes just over two hours. Journey time for selected services ranges from just over two hours to just over four hours, as some involve a change. To choose a service without a change, simply compare available services in the PolishTrains search engine.
A passenger who needs to arrive at a specific time in Warsaw should check the exact duration of the chosen service, not just the departure time from [Kalisz](##BRAK## Departure times change from day to day, so it is worth verifying the timetable for a specific date.
Which train category to use on the Kalisz – Warsaw Centralna route?
Among passengers departing from Kalisz, 84 per cent choose Intercity. The rest use PolRegio, which accounts for 11 per cent of departures, and Koleje Wielkopolskie with a share of 5 per cent.
PolRegio and Koleje Wielkopolskie operate mainly on shorter sections between stations along the way, for example between Kalisz and Ostrów Wielkopolski.
Ticket price on the Kalisz – Warsaw Centralna route
Ticket prices typically range from around PLN 60 to around PLN 85 for a standard ticket, and the difference depends mainly on when you book – the earlier before departure, the easier it is to get a lower price. Students, schoolchildren and seniors can benefit from statutory discounts upon presenting the relevant document.
The discount from the Large Family Card is visible immediately in the PolishTrains service after you select the discount, and the ticket goes into the app without the need to print it. You can also return such a ticket online, without visiting a ticket office.
Route, changes and journey planning
Services with a change usually run through [Piotrków Trybunalski](##BRAK## or [Łódź Widzew](##BRAK## from where you need to change to a service to Warsaw. You can buy a ticket for this route without logging into an account, and after payment it will be sent to the PolishTrains app.
Frequently asked questions
How to buy a cheap ticket Kalisz – 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 Kalisz - Warsaw Central ticket online with PolishTrains. Conveniently and securely. You'll receive your purchased ticket via email and phone as a PDF e-ticket.