PKP Warsaw Central – Opole Główne. Train timetable
PKP connections on the Warsaw Central – Opole Główne route are served by, among others, IC. The first train departs at 03:30 from the Warsaw Central railway station at Aleje Jerozolimskie 54, Warszawa. The last train to Opole Główne departs at 20:20. Other trains also run on the Warsaw Central – Opole Główne route: EIP Pendolino, EIC, EC - they offer a lower ticket price and usually longer travel time. The train terminates at the Opole Główne station on Krakowska, 46-020 Opole street.
Warsaw Central Opole Główne
Warsaw Central Opole Główne
The route from Warszawa Centralna to [Opole Główne](##BRAK## connects the capital of Mazovia with the capital of Opole Voivodeship, running through central Poland towards Silesia. Trains on this route travel via different paths, some through Radom and Kielce, some through Silesia. Below you will find information about train categories serving this route, approximate ticket prices and how to buy a ticket online.
Warszawa Centralna – Opole Główne: trains and journey time
The route is served by IC, EIC and EC category trains, which differ primarily in carriage standards and the number of stops along the way. REGIO trains do not run on this route; you can check and buy available long-distance services through PolishTrains by specifying both stations. The fastest service covers this distance in just over two hours.
Journey time on this route ranges from just over two hours to over ten hours, depending on the service you choose. Some services operate without a change of train, while others require a change during the journey.
Ticket prices PKP Warszawa Centralna – Opole Główne
Standard ticket prices on this route typically start from around PLN 70 to around PLN 95, with the final amount determined mainly by train category – faster services cost more than slower ones.
Statutory discounts, for example for pupils or students, apply regardless of train category and reduce the standard ticket fare. You can avoid surcharges for tickets purchased directly from the conductor by buying in advance through PolishTrains.
How to buy a Warszawa Centralna – Opole Główne ticket online?
You can buy a ticket for this service through PolishTrains without creating an account – simply pay by BLIK or choose a deferred payment option. After purchase, your travel document is sent to the app and by text message, and you can arrange a refund online without visiting the ticket office.
Among passengers departing from Warszawa Centralna station, 34 per cent choose to buy their ticket within three days before travel. You can check tickets for your chosen date in the PolishTrains search tool without needing to call or visit the ticket office.
Connections and stations on the route
A journey with a change most often goes through [Radom Główny](##BRAK## or [Katowice](##BRAK## less frequently through Gliwice, depending on the service you choose. It is worth planning sufficient time for the train change, especially when the next departure is from a different platform at the same station.
Frequently asked questions
How to buy a cheap ticket Warsaw Central – Opole Główne?
Buy a ticket to Opole Główne 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 Warsaw Central - Opole Główne ticket online with PolishTrains. Conveniently and securely. You'll receive your purchased ticket via email and phone as a PDF e-ticket.