PKP Krakow – Krosno. Train timetable

Direct trains on the Kraków–Krosno route run twice daily. It is a convenient alternative to a car, without traffic jams and the need to drive. Additionally, by purchasing a ticket with adequate notice, you can buy it at a better price. You can see the current timetable and journey time on this route in the PolishTrains search engine when planning your trip. In just under three hours, you can get from the capital of Małopolska to the largest city in southern Podkarpacie, which is famous for its world-renowned glass works.

The PKP Kraków–Krosno timetable includes two direct trains daily.

• At 9:10, the **[IC Bieszczady](##BRAK## departs from Kraków, arriving in Krosno at 12:06.
• At 18:33, the second train of the day departs from Kraków, **[IC Wetlina](##BRAK## It arrives at its destination at 21:30.

Both trains running on the PKP Kraków–Krosno route continue to Zagórza, stopping at one more Krosno station along the way – Krosno Miasto. This additional station, Krosno Miasto, is also visible as a separate alighting option in the PolishTrains search engine if you are closer to it than to the main station.

The Kraków–Krosno train covers a route of 201 km and takes just under 3 hours. Comfortable railbuses run on this line, with a family car that has specially adapted compartments for travelling with children. It is worth noting that when travelling the Kraków–Krosno route, the train does not have a specially adapted car for transporting bicycles, so this may be difficult.

For a journey on the Kraków–Krosno route, ticket prices with no discounts are:

• PLN 89 for a 1st class ticket.
• PLN 68 for a 2nd class ticket.

Many passengers are entitled to **[discounts and reductions](##BRAK## which are honoured upon presentation of a document. These can be used by various groups of people such as pupils, students, pensioners, people with disabilities and their carers. Organised groups will also travel more cheaply, and for children under 4, travel is free – in this case, you must purchase a ticket with a 100% discount. You can buy a discounted ticket through PolishTrains, and during inspection by the conductor, simply show it in the app along with the document entitling you to the reduction, so you do not need to pay extra for a ticket issued on the train.

Tickets can be purchased online, for example through the PolishTrains app, but also at 24-hour ticket offices and ticket machines at the main station in Kraków. The ticket offices are fully accessible for people with disabilities and accept card payments.

On the Kraków–Krosno section, the route has several intermediate stops. Because the direct trains are express trains, they only stop at major stations. These include:

• Kraków Płaszów,
• Tarnów,
• Tuchów,
• Bogoniowice Ciężkowice,
• Gorlice Zagórzany,
• Biecz,
• Jasło,
• Jedlicze.

Are there direct trains on the Kraków–Krosno route?

Yes, two direct trains run from Kraków to Krosno during the day: IC Bieszczady and IC Wetlina.

How long does the Kraków–Krosno PKP journey take?

The journey on the IC Bieszczady train according to the timetable takes 2 hours 56 minutes, while the IC Wetlina train takes one minute longer.

How much does a ticket cost on the Kraków–Krosno train?

At the standard fare, a train ticket from Kraków to Krosno costs PLN 68 for 2nd class and PLN 89 for 1st class.