PKP Rzeszów – Katowice. Train timetable

The Rzeszów–Katowice route runs through southern Poland and connects the capitals of two important regions – Upper Silesia and Subcarpathia. It is an excellent alternative to driving, during which you can simply relax and for example read a book – without stress and traffic. Regardless of whether you are travelling for business, leisure or any other reason.

If we want to travel with PKP, the timetable for Rzeszów–Katowice assumes 9 direct connections. These are express trains operated by PKP Intercity. The journey on this section takes on average 2 hours 40 minutes.

The first train Rzeszów–Katowice departs at 6:10. This is the **[IC Wawel](##BRAK## service, which operates on the route Przemyśl Główny–Frankfurt am Main.

During the day, the **[IC Wyspiański](##BRAK## train operates on the Rzeszów–Katowice route, departing from the initial station at 17:21 and it is the last service of the day. It then continues all the way to Wrocław Główny, where it terminates.

The Rzeszów–Katowice route with PKP is a popular choice. It is a convenient and above all direct connection on a route leading almost through the entire southern part of Poland. Although the journey time is similar to driving the A4 motorway section, the train is definitely a more comfortable option – you can get up at any time and stretch your legs or use the toilet.

The Rzeszów–Katowice trains are chosen by tourists, students, and also people who travel for business or for any other reason. Katowice is also a popular interchange hub – not only for domestic connections, but also for international ones. Trains depart from there to almost all the largest cities in Poland, as well as to the Czech Republic and Germany.

Since all direct connections are operated by PKP Intercity, the ticket price on the PKP Rzeszów–Katowice route is fixed for each train. In the standard fare for travel in 2nd class we pay PLN 71, while for 1st class travel PLN 93. However, this price does not include discounts, reductions and seasonal promotions. **[Those eligible for train ticket discounts](##BRAK## include:

• Pupils, students and doctoral candidates
• Pensioners
• People with disabilities and their carers
• Organised groups

To get a discount on a ticket for the PKP Rzeszów–Katowice route, you must have a document with you that entitles you to it. You need to declare your wish to obtain a discount when purchasing your ticket – show the document at the ticket office, or when buying it via for example the PolishTrains app, select the appropriate option.

Given that the journey is 235 km, the Rzeszów–Katowice section includes a number of stops. Since these are express trains, the intermediate stations are limited. Five services stop at stations: Dębica, Tarnów, Bochnia, Kraków Płaszów and Kraków Główny. The next four have more intermediate stations, among which are also: Sędziszów Małopolski, Ropczyce, Brzesko Okocim, Bochnia, Krzeszowice, Trzebinia, Jaworzno Szczakowa and Mysłowice.