PKP Krakow – Wadowice. Train timetable

On the Kraków–Wadowice railway section, there are many direct connections throughout the day, allowing us to travel from the capital of Małopolska to this small but world-renowned town in just under an hour and a half. Tourists visiting Kraków use this connection willingly, as do local residents. It is a convenient alternative to travelling by car. A ticket for this section is worth buying in advance on the PolishTrains website without creating an account, to avoid a surcharge from the conductor.

The Kraków–Wadowice timetable provides nine connections daily. The first train departs from Kraków at 04:15, the last at 20:47. All connections are operated by PolRegio.

• The fastest journeys take 1 hour and 25 minutes, with trains departing at 04:15 and 08:42. Subsequent journeys vary by several minutes.
• The longest journey takes 2 hours and 5 minutes, with the train departing at 18:23.

The PKP Kraków–Wadowice section is 54 kilometres. With many connections throughout the day, passengers have considerable flexibility in planning their journey. Bicycles can be transported on these trains, though the number of spaces is limited.

If you are a person with a disability or travelling with one, it is worth contacting the operator to check whether the train is specially adapted. On the Kraków–Wadowice route the train may still be of the old type – these do not always have specially adapted toilets and entrances.

If you are planning a journey and choosing the Kraków–Wadowice train, the ticket price in the standard fare is PLN 17. As this is a regional train, there is no distinction between classes. You can buy a ticket in several ways:

• Online through dedicated applications such as PolishTrains.
• At the ticket office at the station or at a ticket machine.
• From the conductor – this incurs an additional charge.

The ticket office at Kraków's main station is open 24 hours, as are ticket machines. It is also accessible for people with disabilities and the deaf, and card payments are accepted. Passengers travelling with a bicycle or larger luggage can buy a ticket for this section in advance on the PolishTrains website, without queuing at the ticket office.

When choosing a Kraków–Wadowice train, the route has 20 intermediate stops. Along the way are places such as:

• Skawina,
• Radziszów,
• Przytkowice,
• Kalwaria Zebrzydowska,
• Barwałd Górny,
• Klecza Górna.

The Kraków–Wadowice train also stops at seven stations in Kraków. Among them are:

• Zabłocie,
• Podgórze,
• Bonarka,
• Łagiewniki,
• Sanktuarium,
• Swoszowice,
• Sidzina.

Are there Intercity trains on the Kraków–Wadowice route operated by PKP?

No, only regional PolRegio trains operate on this route.

How long does the train take on the Kraków–Wadowice section?

The journey time depends on the specific departure. The fastest train on this section takes 1 hour 25 minutes, the longest 2 hours 5 minutes. Since the difference between services is significant, it is worth comparing both times in the PolishTrains timetable before deciding on a specific departure time.

How many direct connections are there per day from Kraków to Wadowice?

Nine direct trains operate on this section during the day.

Where can I check the current train timetable?

The current timetable is available on boards on the platform and at the station, as well as in mobile applications, for example PolishTrains.