PKP Kraków Main – Warsaw Central. Train timetable
PKP connections on the Kraków Main – Warsaw Central 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 Warsaw Central departs at 22:03. The fastest journey is offered by the non-stop train . The journey takes 02:17. Other trains also run on the Kraków Main – Warsaw Central route: IC Intercity, EN, EIC, EIP Pendolino, EC - they offer a lower ticket price and usually longer travel time. The train terminates at the Warsaw Central station at Aleje Jerozolimskie 54, Warszawa street.
Kraków Main Warsaw Central
Kraków Main Warsaw Central
The route from Kraków Główny to Warszawa Centralna is one of the most frequently chosen railway connections in Poland – it is used by both commuters travelling to work and students returning home for the weekend. Both stations are located on the main railway line, so trains depart throughout the day. Passengers buying tickets for several people travelling together can do this in one order on PolishTrains, which is more convenient than queuing at the ticket office.
Kraków Główny – Warszawa Centralna: trains, journey time and connections
The fastest trains cover this route in just over two hours, whilst those with a connection range from just over two hours to just over six hours. Some trains run without a connection, others pass through a connecting station.
During the day a passenger usually has several time options to choose from, as the route is served by TLK, IC, EIC and EC category trains. The train category also determines the standard of the carriages and available seating.
Ticket prices for trains from Kraków Główny to Warszawa Centralna
On trains between Kraków Główny and Warszawa Centralna, some trains are cheaper and others more expensive – a standard ticket usually costs from around PLN 65 to around PLN 170. You will see the final price for your chosen departure date when you open the PolishTrains search engine.
The price difference is mainly due to the time of purchase: the earlier a passenger buys a ticket, the lower the price falls within this range. After purchasing a ticket on PolishTrains, a student should have their student ID with them, as it entitles them to a discount during inspection together with the ticket.
Ticket purchase and journey planning
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Among all departures from Kraków Główny, the direction to Warsaw accounts for 31.1 per cent of sales, making it one of the most frequently purchased tickets from this station. You can reserve a bicycle space on your chosen train on PolishTrains at the same time as your ticket.
Frequently asked questions
How to buy a cheap ticket Kraków Main – Warsaw Central?
Buy a ticket to Warsaw Central 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 - Warsaw Central ticket online with PolishTrains. Conveniently and securely. You'll receive your purchased ticket via email and phone as a PDF e-ticket.