PKP Kraków Main – Sopot. Train timetable
PKP connections on the Kraków Main – Sopot route are served by, among others, TLK. The first direct train departs at 00:28 from the Kraków Main railway station at Plac im. Jana Nowaka-Jeziorańskiego 1. 31-154 Kraków. The last train to Sopot departs at 22:51. The fastest journey is offered by the non-stop train . The journey takes 05:06. Other trains also run on the Kraków Main – Sopot route: IC Intercity, EIP Pendolino, EC, EIC - they offer a lower ticket price and usually longer travel time. The train terminates at the Sopot station at 81-835 Sopot street.
Kraków Main Sopot
Kraków Main Sopot
The route from Kraków to the seaside becomes most busy in summer, when holidaymakers travel to Sopot looking for beaches and the promenade. Outside the season, travellers also choose it for weekend trips to the Tri-City. Passengers travelling around Poland without a car can buy a ticket for this route on PolishTrains from their phone, without visiting a ticket office. It is one of the longer domestic routes, connecting the south of the country with the coast.
When is it best to travel from Kraków to Sopot?
August is the peak of ticket sales from Kraków Główny station, as that is when most people head to the seaside. Those planning a trip during this period should expect fewer free seats in reserved carriages.
Among passengers departing from Kraków Główny station, 34 per cent buy their ticket 1–3 days before travel. A significant portion, 22 per cent, decide to purchase 2–4 weeks before the journey, which shows that for longer routes it is worth planning in advance.
Train timetable Kraków Główny – Sopot
The fastest connection Kraków Główny to Sopot takes over five hours. The longest services take from over five hours to over ten hours, so the difference between options is very clear. Some services run without a change, others require a train change en route.
The route is served by TLK, IC, EIC and EC category trains, so the passenger chooses between a cheaper or faster option. You don't need to go to the station to see the current timetable for your chosen day – you can check it on PolishTrains from your phone.
Ticket prices on the route Kraków Główny – Sopot
A passenger pays for a standard ticket on this route typically from around PLN 120 to around PLN 230. The higher amount applies to faster train categories, the lower to slower trains, as it is mainly the category that determines the price.
Pensioners and annuitants are entitled to a statutory discount on travel, but must carry proof of entitlement with them. After purchasing a discounted ticket on PolishTrains, the price after the discount is already shown on the ticket.
Route and connections
Those travelling via Warszawa Wschodnia(##BRAK## or Warszawa Centralna(##BRAK## change trains in the capital, and another option goes via Wrocław Główny(##BRAK## Checking all options in person at the station takes more time than on PolishTrains, where services are displayed immediately after entering both stations.
Frequently asked questions
How to buy a cheap ticket Kraków Main – Sopot?
Buy a ticket to Sopot 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 Kraków Main - Sopot ticket online with PolishTrains. Conveniently and securely. You'll receive your purchased ticket via email and phone as a PDF e-ticket.