PKP Kraków Main – Tarnów. Train timetable
PKP connections on the Kraków Main – Tarnów route are served by, among others, TLK. The first direct train departs at 04:18 from the Kraków Main railway station at Plac im. Jana Nowaka-Jeziorańskiego 1. 31-154 Kraków. The last train to Tarnów departs at 21:36. The fastest journey is offered by the non-stop train . The journey takes 00:40. Other trains also run on the Kraków Main – Tarnów route: IC Intercity, EC, EN, EIP Pendolino - they offer a lower ticket price and usually longer travel time. The train terminates at the Tarnów station at Plac Dworcowy, 33-100 Tarnow street.
Kraków Main Tarnów
Kraków Main Tarnów
Kraków Główny is a hub connecting Małopolska with the rest of the country, and [Tarnów](##BRAK## often serves as a departure point for Beskid Niski and further to Podkarpacie. For a passenger commuting to work or university, this route is one of the more frequently chosen short connections in the region. You will reach your destination by train faster than by car, especially during peak hours on national route number 4. The choice of a specific service depends mainly on whether you prioritise journey time or a lower ticket price.
Train timetable Kraków Główny – Tarnów
A journey by train from Kraków Główny to Tarnów takes about an hour. You can buy a ticket for your chosen day on the PolishTrains website, selecting the departure and destination stations before you leave home. The route is served by trains in the TLK, IC, EC and EN categories.
Some services run without a change, so passengers reach Tarnów directly from the platform in Kraków. Others require a train change, which extends the journey time beyond the aforementioned hour. A person travelling with a small child or large luggage should check the service type before buying a ticket.
Ticket prices for trains from Kraków to Tarnów
A standard ticket on Kraków Główny – Tarnów typically costs from around PLN 10 to around PLN 30. You pay the higher end of this range for travel on a faster train; a cheaper ticket is available to passengers choosing a slower service. The price difference is mainly explained by the train category.
You are eligible for a statutory discount with, among other things, a school identity card, student card or Large Family Card. You can select the appropriate discount, including the Large Family Card discount, when purchasing a ticket on the PolishTrains website, and you must have the document entitling you to the discount with you during inspection.
How do I buy a ticket for the Kraków Główny – Tarnów train?
You buy a ticket for your chosen service on the PolishTrains website, selecting the departure station, destination station and departure time, after which you proceed immediately to payment.
The cheapest way to travel is to buy a ticket in advance, away from peak season. Among passengers departing from Kraków Główny station, 34 per cent buy a ticket 1-3 days before departure. Station sales rise noticeably in August. You can pay by card, BLIK or use deferred payment, and your ready ticket goes straight to your phone in the PolishTrains app.
Route and stops on PKP connections Kraków Główny – Tarnów
Most services on the route between Kraków and Tarnów stop at several smaller Małopolska stations before reaching their destination. A passenger changing to another part of the region typically uses the hub in Kraków Główny or in Tarnów itself, from where they can continue by bus or local train.
Frequently asked questions
How to buy a cheap ticket Kraków Main – Tarnów?
Buy a ticket to Tarnów 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 - Tarnów ticket online with PolishTrains. Conveniently and securely. You'll receive your purchased ticket via email and phone as a PDF e-ticket.