PKP Kraków Main – Katowice. Train timetable
PKP connections on the Kraków Main – Katowice route are served by, among others, IC. The first direct train departs at 04:11 from the Kraków Main railway station at Plac im. Jana Nowaka-Jeziorańskiego 1. 31-154 Kraków. The last train to Katowice departs at 21:35. The fastest journey is offered by the non-stop train CHEŁMOŃSKI 132 SAXONIA. The journey takes 00:51. Other trains also run on the Kraków Main – Katowice route: TLK, REG - they offer a lower ticket price and usually longer travel time. The train terminates at the Katowice station at Dworcowa, 40-001 Katowice street.
Kraków Main Katowice
Kraków Main Katowice
Information about the Kraków Główny–Katowice connection
The Kraków Główny–Katowice route accounts for 4.1 per cent of sales for this connection. IC, TLK and REG trains operate on the route. If you decide not to travel, you can obtain a ticket refund through PolishTrains.
A standard ticket usually costs from around PLN 20 to around PLN 45. From Kraków Główny station, 34 per cent of passengers buy their ticket 1–3 days before departure. Buying on the day of departure or choosing a different date may mean a different price, so on PolishTrains you can compare the available options before buying.
You can pay for your ticket with BLIK or choose deferred payment on PolishTrains. On PolishTrains, choose a connection, enter the passenger’s details and complete the purchase without creating an account. Before payment, you can select the discount to which you are entitled.
Frequently asked questions
How to buy a cheap ticket Kraków Main – Katowice?
Buy a ticket to Katowice 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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