PKP Krakow – Bydgoszcz. Train timetable

Railway service on the Kraków - Bydgoszcz route is operated mainly by PKP Intercity. The first train departs from Kraków at 09:22, and the last at 21:27. On the Kraków Główny – Bydgoszcz Główna route, a total of 4 direct trains run, allowing you to comfortably cover almost 500 km without any changes. The shortest journey time is approximately 5 hours and 39 minutes. The exact time for your chosen day is confirmed by the PolishTrains search engine only after you select a specific service, as different trains cover the route at different speeds.

When travelling from Kraków to Bydgoszcz, you can also choose destination stations other than Bydgoszcz Główna. Trains on this route also stop at the following stations:

• [Bydgoszcz Wschód](##BRAK## (Inwalidów 26, 85-727 Bydgoszcz),
• [Bydgoszcz Leśna](##BRAK## (Modrzewiowa 17, 85-689 Bydgoszcz).

Which PKP train Kraków - Bydgoszcz should you choose? Among others:

• [IC 3560 (Witkacy)](##BRAK## – Kraków Główny 09:22 - Bydgoszcz Główna 15:01,
• [IC 3534 (Kazimierz)](##BRAK## – Kraków Główny 15:48 - Bydgoszcz Główna 22:01,
• [TLK 35190 (Korsarz)](##BRAK## – Kraków Główny 18:37 - Bydgoszcz Główna 01:27,
• [TLK 38190 (Bursztyn)](##BRAK## – Kraków Główny 21:27 - Bydgoszcz Główna 03:48.

If you're looking at other destination stations, you have options including the following connections:

• IC 3560 (Witkacy) – Kraków Główny 09:22 - Bydgoszcz Wschód 14:50,
• IC 3534 (Kazimierz) – Kraków Główny 15:48 - Bydgoszcz Leśna 21:55.

Since the timetable may change due to seasonal variations, it is worth checking PolishTrains for detailed information about the current Kraków - Bydgoszcz timetable (route, available seats and trains, ticket prices, departure and arrival times etc.). On the website and mobile app you can also buy tickets. You do not need to pay a surcharge for a ticket issued by the conductor on the train - by buying in advance on PolishTrains, you pay the price without this additional charge.

Trains on the Kraków - Bydgoszcz PKP route are an ideal means of transport for people travelling on business, attending family gatherings or simply planning a weekend trip.

A Kraków - Bydgoszcz train is a good idea if you want to walk along the charming Wyspa Młyńska, visit the modern Museum of Soap and the History of Dirt or take a water tram ride on the Brda. The city is also great for culinary discoveries and evening visits to atmospheric bars by the river. On the other hand, people travelling from Bydgoszcz to Kraków are keen to see the heritage sites that attract tourists from all over the world with their own eyes (including the majestic Wawel, the bustling Rynek Główny and the atmospheric Kazimierz full of cafés and galleries). You can leave your luggage in the left-luggage office at Kraków Główny before sightseeing, and buy your return ticket to Bydgoszcz later on PolishTrains.

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Want to check exactly what time the next train departs and how much you'll pay for a ticket? Visit PolishTrains – in our intuitive search engine you'll find the right PKP train Kraków - Bydgoszcz in just a few moments and conveniently book your journey online!

How much does a Kraków - Bydgoszcz train cost? The fare is PLN 94–98 per seat in 2nd class and PLN 124–128 in 1st class. It is worth remembering that by buying a ticket through PolishTrains, you can save a lot by using [statutory discounts](##BRAK## or promotional offers, which often appear on our site for selected connections (for example, those outside peak hours).

You can also take advantage of PKP's Cheaper with Close Ones promotion (30% discount on base ticket prices for travellers in a group of 2 to 6 people on TLK and IC trains on domestic routes). Passengers holding a Large Family Card can also save – each family member, when travelling together with at least 3 entitled persons, receives a 25% discount.

As far as PKP Kraków - Bydgoszcz travel is concerned, the ticket price can also be lower by even more than half if you have student status. It is worth checking who is entitled to PKP benefits and discounts, so you can book cheaper tickets for Kraków - Bydgoszcz trains.

PKP Intercity IC trains Kraków - Bydgoszcz stop at stations including:

• Miechów,
• Włoszczowa Północ,
• Tomaszów Mazowiecki,
• Łódź Kaliska,
• Zgierz,
• Aleksandrów Kujawski,
• Solec Kujawski.

For TLK services, a stop is scheduled at stations including Trzebinia and Dąbrowa Górnicza Ząbkowice.

The waiting time at each of these stations is 1 to 9 minutes. If you are planning a PKP Kraków - Bydgoszcz journey, the timetable – along with a detailed route and waiting time at each intermediate station – can be found in the convenient PolishTrains search engine.

An additional convenience of using our service is the ability to buy tickets online without having to print them – simply have them in electronic form, for example on your phone. This way you save time and can board the train without the stress of forgetting your printed ticket, and the conductor can easily scan your code from the screen. Do not forget documents confirming your details and any statutory discounts you may be entitled to!