PKP Kraków Main – Kielce Główne. Train timetable
PKP connections on the Kraków Main – Kielce Główne route are served by, among others, IC. The first direct train departs at 04:00 from the Kraków Main railway station at Plac im. Jana Nowaka-Jeziorańskiego 1. 31-154 Kraków. The last train to Kielce Główne departs at 21:49. The fastest journey is offered by the non-stop train SIENKIEWICZ. The journey takes 01:29. Other trains also run on the Kraków Main – Kielce Główne route: TLK - they offer a lower ticket price and usually longer travel time. The train terminates at the Kielce Główne station at Plac Niepodleglości, 25-560 Kielce street.
Kraków Main Kielce Główne
Kraków Main Kielce Główne
A traveller departing from Kraków to Kielce will find several train categories on this route running between the Lesser Poland and Holy Cross Voivodeships. The route is served by Intercity, Pendolino and TLK trains. Below you will find precise journey times, price ranges for standard tickets and differences between train categories operating on this route.
Timetable: Kraków Główny – Kielce Główne
The fastest service covers the route in just over an hour, whilst the longest connections take over three hours. Before travelling, it is worth checking the exact time of your chosen service on PolishTrains, as individual train timetables differ significantly.
Some services run without a change, others require a train change during the journey. The choice between them depends mainly on how much time the traveller can spend on the journey.
Which train category to use on the Kraków Główny – Kielce Główne route?
Amongst passengers departing from Kraków Główny, 60 per cent choose Intercity. Pendolino accounts for 17 per cent of departures, and TLK the least, at 11 per cent.
Pendolino cuts journey time, Intercity costs less. On PolishTrains you select the station, date and train category, and then proceed straight to payment for your ticket.
Ticket price on the Kraków Główny – Kielce Główne route
Statutory discounts for pupils, students and seniors work identically on IC and TLK, as the train category does not affect the discount level. A standard ticket on this route typically costs from around PLN 25 to around PLN 45.
The ticket price may vary depending on seat availability on your chosen service and selected train category. To apply a discount when purchasing, select the appropriate discount category on PolishTrains before making payment.
Route, changes and journey planning
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Frequently asked questions
How to buy a cheap ticket Kraków Main – Kielce Główne?
Buy a ticket to Kielce Główne 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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