PKP Krakow – Szczecin. Train timetable

Planning a trip from Małopolska to the west of the country? Trains from Kraków to Szczecin are a comfortable solution that allows you to cover a long route without changing trains. You set off from one large city and arrive at another. The fastest Intercity connections allow you to travel the entire route in just over seven hours, and trains run throughout the day, including in the evening. It is a good choice regardless of your purpose – for a holiday, visiting loved ones or a business trip.

On the route from Kraków to Szczecin, Intercity and TLK trains operate mainly. Several direct connections are available during the day, allowing passengers to adjust their departure time to their needs. The fastest trains cover the route in under eight hours, making the journey a convenient alternative to other modes of transport. How long will a particular service take? PolishTrains shows the travel time for each connection next to the departure time, so the differences between trains are clear straightaway.

Connections operated by Intercity provide comfortable travel conditions: air-conditioned carriages, individual lighting, and in some cases also a dining car and electrical sockets. TLK trains provide basic amenities, often at more favourable prices.

The cost of travel from Kraków to Szczecin depends on the type of train chosen, the class of carriage and any discounts available to the passenger. Tickets for TLK connections are usually cheaper than for Intercity trains, but the price difference can be small if you decide to book your seat in advance. PolishTrains shows which pricing options are available for your chosen day, making it easy to compare Intercity and TLK offers in one place. This way you can save even dozens of per cent compared to the final ticket price. When buying a ticket, remember to indicate any discounts you are entitled to: for children, pupils, students, seniors or holders of the Large Family Card.

When purchasing a ticket online, you can choose additional options. These include sending a link to your ticket via SMS or receiving a notification about the train's departure sent 30 minutes before your journey. The reminder contains the most useful information, such as your seat number, carriage and platform. Additional options make it easier to manage reservations and reduce the risk of missing your train. Frequent travellers can also use the My Journeys account, which allows quick access to ticket history, date changes and refunds – with just one click, without leaving home and without contacting the carrier.

Trains running between Kraków and Szczecin pass through many important cities, such as Opoczno, Łódź and Poznań. Depending on the connection chosen, trains may also stop in smaller towns, e.g. in Miechów, Łęczyca, Słupca, Szamotułki or Choszczno. This gives travellers the opportunity to choose a service that best suits their plans, even when they are planning to change from regional trains. A wide choice of route options provides convenience and flexibility, especially on longer journeys.

People planning to travel from Kraków to Szczecin can use the PolishTrains mobile app, which greatly facilitates managing reservations. The app allows you to quickly search for connections, purchase tickets and use reminders.

If you are travelling to Szczecin for a longer stay, book your accommodation straight away. PolishTrains is integrated with Booking.com, so when you search for a route, accommodation offers at various budget levels are displayed immediately. And speaking of budget, remember that PolishTrains makes flexible financial management easy. If you want or need to travel to Szczecin but do not want to spend your savings, use the deferred payment option. Travel and settle the payment after your return. Discover how pleasant and easy travelling can be when you use modern tools. Do you have questions? Contact our advisers, who will help you purchase domestic and international tickets.