PKP Olsztyn Main – Ełk. Train timetable
PKP connections on the Olsztyn Main – Ełk route are served by, among others, IC. The first direct train departs at 04:45 from the Olsztyn Main railway station at 11-041 Olsztyn. The last train to Ełk departs at 21:05. The fastest journey is offered by the non-stop train MAMRY. The journey takes 01:37. Other trains also run on the Olsztyn Main – Ełk route: REG - they offer a lower ticket price and usually longer travel time. The train terminates at the Ełk station at Dworzec autobusowy, Jarosława Dąbrowskiego, Ełk street.
Olsztyn Main Ełk
Olsztyn Main Ełk
Information about the Olsztyn Główny - Ełk connection
A passenger travelling between Olsztyn and Ełk is most often making a short business trip or visiting family in Masuria, where travelling by car means taking a longer route on poorer roads. REG and IC trains operate on the route, and some services run without a change.
Searching for a connection between Olsztyn and Ełk on PolishTrains allows you to move straight to choosing an IC or REG service. The difference concerns the speed and comfort of the journey, not the route itself. Intercity trains travel more efficiently and usually have more comfortable carriages. On shorter sections, the regional train reaches its destination in a similar time, but stops more frequently. The journey on this route takes from over one hour to over two hours, depending on the service selected.
The full-price ticket usually costs from around PLN 30 to around PLN 40. The higher price most often applies to an IC service. Almost half of the passengers departing from Olsztyn Główny make their purchase within the three days before travelling, so it is usually still possible to find available seats during this period. Sales from Olsztyn Główny station peak in August. It is worth checking the availability of the selected service on PolishTrains.
Frequently asked questions
How to buy a cheap ticket Olsztyn Main – Ełk?
Buy a ticket to Ełk 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.
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