PKP Warsaw – Jelenia Góra. Train timetable

The railway connection between Warsaw and Jelenia Góra is a proven option for travellers heading to Lower Silesia – both for business and leisure. This route is served daily by comfortable long-distance trains in the Intercity category, as well as connections with changes that allow you to reach your destination in very comfortable conditions. The direct Intercity service and the change variant differ in journey time and comfort, and PolishTrains shows both options together already at the connection search stage. Although the distance between the capital and the Karkonosze Mountains is considerable, the journey runs smoothly and does not require frequent changes of transport.

Many trains run daily on the route from Warsaw to Jelenia Góra, both direct and with changes. The fastest direct IC connections cover the route in 6 hours and 18 minutes, and the longest – night IC services – take around 7 hours and 15 minutes. Trains depart from three main stations in the capital: Warszawa Wschodnia, Centralna and Zachodnia, which makes it easy to access the journey from different parts of the city.

Passengers looking for a higher standard of travel can use combinations of EIC or EIP trains with a further change to IC. These types of services typically last from 6 to as long as 9 hours, depending on the departure time and route variant. Changes are well coordinated and usually take place in Wrocław or Katowice.

The cost of rail travel from Warsaw to Jelenia Góra depends on the chosen connection and class of carriage – and the options are really extensive. The most frequently chosen are direct Intercity connections, which offer comfortable travel at an attractive price: PLN 95 in class 2 and PLN 125 in class 1. It's a great option for those looking for comfort at a good value for money.

If you want an even higher standard of travel, you can opt for connections arranged with EIC or Pendolino trains. In the case of EIC + IC services, prices start from PLN 159 in class 2 and can reach as much as PLN 339 in class 1, depending on the date and availability. The most prestigious and fastest are connections involving Pendolino, which offer high comfort – for PLN 269 in class 2 and PLN 389 in class 1. By choosing a Pendolino ticket on PolishTrains, you immediately select your specific seat and carriage class, and you receive the ticket in the app or by SMS. It's an offer for passengers who value premium comfort on longer routes.

Most direct IC trains cover the route through the central and south-western part of the country. Services start in Warsaw and then run through cities such as Żyrardów, Skierniewice, Koluszki, Częstochowa, Wrocław and Świebodzice. Some connections run through Kutno, Konin and Leszno. The destination station is Jelenia Góra – gateway to the Karkonosze Mountains and a connection point for those heading to Szklarska Poręba, Karpacz or other mountain towns. Jelenia Góra as the destination for a weekend trip to the mountains is a route you can plan on PolishTrains with ongoing transport to Karpacz or Szklarska Poręba.

Travelling by train from Warsaw to Jelenia Góra? You can plan it even more conveniently with the mobile app. A few clicks are enough to check the timetable, buy a ticket, select your seat and set a reminder for departure. You don't need to print anything – your ticket is always at hand. And if plans change? In the app you can easily reschedule your journey or refund your ticket without unnecessary formalities. Everything quick, simple and in one place.