PKP Katowice – Bydgoszcz Główna. Train timetable
PKP connections on the Katowice – Bydgoszcz Główna route are served by, among others, IC. The first train departs at 04:41 from the Katowice railway station at Dworcowa, 40-001 Katowice. The last train to Bydgoszcz Główna departs at 17:58. Other trains also run on the Katowice – Bydgoszcz Główna route: EIP Pendolino, TLK, EIC - they offer a lower ticket price and usually longer travel time. The train terminates at the Bydgoszcz Główna station on Zygmunta Augusta 7, Bydgoszcz street.
Katowice Bydgoszcz Główna
Katowice Bydgoszcz Główna
Information about the Katowice - Bydgoszcz Główna connection
The Katowice - Bydgoszcz Główna route connects the Upper Silesian metropolitan area with Kujawy, crossing central Poland on IC, EC and TLK trains. The journey takes from more than five hours to more than six hours, and some services run without a change. You can buy a return ticket for this service immediately on PolishTrains, with confirmation sent by SMS and available in the app.
A passenger departing from Katowice rarely leaves it until the last minute — 36 per cent buy their ticket 1–3 days before departure. Buying a ticket without registering is quicker in the PolishTrains search engine than queueing at the station ticket office. IC Intercity trains dominate departures from Katowice station, operating 71 per cent of connections.
A weekend trip and a business journey mainly differ in when the ticket is purchased, and this determines the final price. Travellers usually pay approximately PLN 70 to approximately PLN 110 for a ticket without discounts. A refund or exchange does not have to be arranged at the ticket office — these formalities can be handled online on PolishTrains.
Frequently asked questions
How to buy a cheap ticket Katowice – Bydgoszcz Główna?
Buy a ticket to Bydgoszcz Główna 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 Katowice - Bydgoszcz Główna ticket online with PolishTrains. Conveniently and securely. You'll receive your purchased ticket via email and phone as a PDF e-ticket.