PKP Kraków Main – Ostrów Wielkopolski. Train timetable
PKP connections on the Kraków Main – Ostrów Wielkopolski route are served by, among others, TLK. The first direct train departs at 05:07 from the Kraków Main railway station at Plac im. Jana Nowaka-Jeziorańskiego 1. 31-154 Kraków. The last train to Ostrów Wielkopolski departs at 22:51. The fastest journey is offered by the non-stop train OSTERWA. The journey takes 03:43. Other trains also run on the Kraków Main – Ostrów Wielkopolski route: IC Intercity - they offer a lower ticket price and usually longer travel time. The train terminates at the Ostrów Wielkopolski station at Dworzec PKP Dworcowa, 163-410, Ostrów Wielkopolski street.
Kraków Main Ostrów Wielkopolski
Kraków Main Ostrów Wielkopolski
Information about the Kraków Główny - Ostrów Wielkopolski connection
People travelling between Kraków and Wielkopolska usually choose this route for business or family reasons, as there are few alternatives connecting the direct cities on this route. TLK and IC-category trains operate on the route, and some services run without changing trains.
A passenger planning a departure from Kraków Główny usually pays from around PLN 35 to around PLN 90 for a standard ticket, while the fastest connection takes over three hours. The main factor is when the ticket is bought—the later the passenger decides to buy a ticket, the lower the chance of a lower fare. On PolishTrains (polishtrains.eu), you can check the current offer for the selected service and pay immediately using BLIK without creating an account. People who do not find a direct service can change trains in Wrocław Główny or Poznań Główny.
Among passengers departing from Kraków Główny, 34 per cent plan to buy their ticket between one and three days before departure. Many people put off buying their ticket until the day of travel. From this station, most people choose IC Intercity trains, and less often Pendolino or TLK. Anyone planning to travel in August should expect more traffic, as this is when sales from Kraków Główny station peak. You can check the timetable for a specific day on PolishTrains (polishtrains.eu). A ticket bought online can later be refunded online if your travel plans change.
Frequently asked questions
How to buy a cheap ticket Kraków Main – Ostrów Wielkopolski?
Buy a ticket to Ostrów Wielkopolski 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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