The route is covered in: .8hr 04min.
IC 8320 Barbakan train – route and timetable
IC 8320 Barbakan runs from Szczecin Główny to Kraków Główny, and the service is operated by PKP Intercity. The journey takes over eight hours, and the train stops at 25 stations along the way, including Krzyż, Września, Kutno and Łódź Żabieniec. The entire route runs through central Poland and allows you to reach Kraków without changing trains.
Travellers mainly choose this train when they want one direct connection and do not mind a journey lasting several hours. PolishTrains shows the full list of stops for the IC 8320 train on the Szczecin Główny–Kraków Główny route, making it easy to check where the train stops along the way and plan a convenient place to board or get off.
The fare for travelling on Barbakan depends on the selected category and how early you decide to buy – tickets in the cheapest categories, such as PolRegio, start at several dozen zlotys, while the difference compared with more expensive categories, such as Express InterCity, can be several times greater. The most common time to buy for this route is 1–3 days before departure. Some travellers only decide to buy a ticket on the day of departure. On the day of travel, you can buy a ticket for Barbakan through PolishTrains on your phone, without having to queue at the ticket office.
The travel standard on board IC 8320 is higher than on regional trains because the service is operated by a long-distance carrier. On such a long route, it is worth planning a break and a meal on board. If you are travelling with a senior ticket, you can select the relevant discount when buying through PolishTrains, where the system automatically applies the correct fare.