PKP Opole Główne – Kraków Main. Train timetable
PKP connections on the Opole Główne – Kraków Main route are served by, among others, IC. The first direct train departs at 03:55 from the Opole Główne railway station at Krakowska, 46-020 Opole. The last train to Kraków Main departs at 21:35. The fastest journey is offered by the non-stop train SIEMIRADZKI. The journey takes 02:03. Other trains also run on the Opole Główne – Kraków Main route: EC, TLK, EIC - they offer a lower ticket price and usually longer travel time. The train terminates at the Kraków Main station at Plac im. Jana Nowaka-Jeziorańskiego 1. 31-154 Kraków street.
Opole Główne Kraków Main
Opole Główne Kraków Main
A journey from Opole to Kraków connects Silesia with Lesser Poland and is chosen by both students and passengers travelling on business. At PolishTrains you will find scheduled departure and arrival times for the entire route, and the current status of the service is checked by passengers on the station board. The route runs through the southern part of the country and connects two major railway hubs. Below you will find information on journey time, ticket prices and ways to purchase.
Opole Główne – Kraków Główny: trains, time and connections
The Opole Główne - Kraków Główny route is served by trains of the EC, IC, TLK and EIC categories. The journey takes from just over two hours to over four hours, depending on the chosen service. Some services run without a change, others pass through stations such as [Częstochowa Stradom](##BRAK## [Lubliniec](##BRAK## or [Kędzierzyn-Koźle](##BRAK##
The fastest option on this route runs direct and takes just over two hours. You choose the train category and specific service at the search stage on the PolishTrains website. Seat reservation when purchasing through PolishTrains makes travelling in a larger group easier, especially on EIC and EC services.
Ticket prices for trains from Opole to Kraków
A standard single ticket typically costs from around PLN 25 to around PLN 60. You will pay a higher amount for a faster EIC or EC service, a lower amount for a slower TLK train.
You can add a statutory discount when purchasing by providing your ID card number, without needing to create an account at PolishTrains. You enter this information only for this specific booking. You can refund your ticket if your plans change online through PolishTrains.
Ticket purchase and journey planning
You can buy a ticket for the next departure from your phone just before boarding at PolishTrains, paying by BLIK. The PolishTrains app and SMS with your ticket allow you to catch the train even at the last moment. Among passengers departing from Opole Główne station, 39 per cent buy their ticket 1–3 days before travel, and only 16 per cent decide to purchase on the day of travel.
You can buy a PKP ticket on this route at PolishTrains by selecting the station, date and train category. You will find your invoice and order confirmation in the email sent automatically after your purchase through PolishTrains. Most tickets from Opole Główne station are sold in August.
Frequently asked questions
How to buy a cheap ticket Opole Główne – Kraków Main?
Buy a ticket to Kraków Main 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.
Buy your Opole Główne - Kraków Main ticket online with PolishTrains. Conveniently and securely. You'll receive your purchased ticket via email and phone as a PDF e-ticket.