PKP Tarnów – Kraków Main. Train timetable
PKP connections on the Tarnów – Kraków Main route are served by, among others, EIP. The first direct train departs at 06:45 from the Tarnów railway station at Plac Dworcowy, 33-100 Tarnow. The last train to Kraków Main departs at 22:52. The fastest journey is offered by the non-stop train PRZEMYŚLANIN. The journey takes 00:40. Other trains also run on the Tarnów – Kraków Main route: IC Intercity, TLK - 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.
Tarnów Kraków Main
Tarnów Kraków Main
How much does a journey from Tarnów to Kraków cost and how long does such a journey take? The route connects Tarnów, an important centre of Podkarpacie, with Kraków, the capital of Małopolska and the region's largest railway hub. Below you will find the journey time, approximate ticket prices and the route description with any changes.
Train timetable Tarnów – Kraków Główny
A journey from [Tarnów](##BRAK## to [Kraków Główny](##BRAK## takes around an hour, regardless of which train you choose. Some services on this route run without a change, and the full schedule of connections is available in PolishTrains.
IC and TLK category trains run on the route, so passengers have a choice between different travel standards. The short journey time makes this connection equally suitable for a business trip and a day trip to Kraków.
Ticket prices PKP Tarnów – Kraków Główny: how to buy cheaper?
A passenger choosing between an Intercity train and the slower TLK pays differently for a standard ticket: prices on this stretch range from around PLN 10 to around PLN 30, with the faster train costing more. You can buy a ticket for this stretch with a seat reservation, paying by BLIK in the PolishTrains service.
Students, schoolchildren and senior citizens are entitled to statutory discounts, which must be selected when purchasing. A passenger planning their expenditure in advance can ask whether they will pay for the ticket later - a deferred payment option is available in PolishTrains.
Of passengers departing from Tarnów station, 43 per cent choose to buy a ticket within a few days before their journey. Traffic at Tarnów station clearly intensifies in August, when ticket sales reach an annual maximum.
Route and stops on PKP Tarnów – Kraków Główny connections
The route runs through the eastern part of Małopolska. On the way to Kraków the train passes smaller stations, and non-stop services run directly to Kraków Główny station, with other services requiring a train change at one of the intermediate stations.
For passengers departing from Tarnów station, the direction to Kraków accounts for 38.1 per cent of all ticket sales from that station. A ticket purchased for this route is sent electronically straight to your phone, and if your plans change, you can refund it online via PolishTrains.
Frequently asked questions
How to buy a cheap ticket Tarnów – 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 Tarnów - Kraków Main ticket online with PolishTrains. Conveniently and securely. You'll receive your purchased ticket via email and phone as a PDF e-ticket.