The route is covered in: .8hr 57min.
EC-IC-59 train – route and timetable
EC-IC-59 is an IC-category train operated by PKP Intercity, running on a long route from Rzepin to Przemyśl Główny. The journey takes more than eight hours, and the train stops at 21 stations along the way, including Zielona Góra Główna, Legnica, Kędzierzyn-Koźle, Kraków Główny and Tarnów. It is one of the connections linking the west of the country with the south-east without the need to change trains.
The EC-IC-59 route is particularly suitable for passengers planning a longer journey without changing trains, for example from Zielona Góra or Legnica towards Kraków or Tarnów. Anyone looking for the fastest option on this route will see the journey time immediately for the selected date in the PolishTrains search engine, making it easier to compare it with other connections that day. PolishTrains displays options on this route broken down by departure time, so it is easy to find a service that fits your plans for the day.
Ticket prices on this route start at several dozen zlotys, but vary considerably depending on the category – PolRegio tickets are the cheapest, Express InterCity tickets are the most expensive, and the difference between them can be several times greater. From Rzepin station, most passengers choose IC Intercity trains, fewer choose Express InterCity, and the fewest choose PolRegio, showing that the standard IC service dominates on this route.
Most tickets from Rzepin station are sold 1–3 days before departure, while a considerable proportion of passengers decide only on the day of travel. Demand for this route increases during the summer, so it is worth buying a ticket in advance for a holiday trip. A ticket bought through PolishTrains can be refunded online if your plans change, without visiting a ticket office, and you can keep the travel document on your phone using the SMS version and the app.