PKP Zakopane – Bydgoszcz Główna. Train timetable
PKP connections on the Zakopane – Bydgoszcz Główna route are served by, among others, IC. The first direct train departs at 07:08 from the Zakopane railway station at 34-500 Zakopane. The last train to Bydgoszcz Główna departs at 19:58. The fastest journey is offered by the non-stop train KASZUB. The journey takes 07:21. Other trains also run on the Zakopane – Bydgoszcz Główna route: EIP Pendolino, TLK, EIC - they offer a lower ticket price and usually longer travel time. The train terminates at the Bydgoszcz Główna station at Zygmunta Augusta 7, Bydgoszcz street.
Zakopane Bydgoszcz Główna
Zakopane Bydgoszcz Główna
Information about the Zakopane - Bydgoszcz Główna connection
A traveller travelling from Zakopane to Bydgoszcz Główna is usually returning from a holiday in the mountains or only just setting off for one, so they generally have more luggage and a longer journey than on a short trip. This route takes more than eight hours, and with less convenient service times, the journey can extend to more than a dozen hours.
A full-price ticket on this route usually costs from around PLN 60 to around PLN 180. The difference is primarily due to the train category: IC is more expensive than TLK. People entitled to statutory discounts pay less than this range, regardless of the date selected. You can check the amount for a specific departure date in the PolishTrains (polishtrains.eu) search engine, where the prices for both categories are shown side by side.
Anyone planning this long journey should bear in mind that some services require a change of train at a station such as Zawiercie, Poznań Główny or Rybnik. There are also services that run without a change, and choosing between them on PolishTrains (polishtrains.eu) takes no more than entering both stations and the departure date. A person with heavy mountain luggage will usually prefer an option without a change, even if it takes longer.
Frequently asked questions
How to buy a cheap ticket Zakopane – Bydgoszcz Główna?
Buy a ticket to Bydgoszcz Główna 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.
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