The route is covered in: .4hr 52min.
IC 5224 Kujawiak train - route and timetable
IC 5224 Kujawiak is an InterCity train running from Bydgoszcz Główna to Lublin Główny. The full journey takes over four hours, and the train stops along the way at, among other places, Toruń Główny, Kutno and Warszawa Zachodnia. There are 19 stops on the route in total, including Pilawa in the second half of the journey.
Kujawiak is suitable for people who want to travel from Bydgoszcz or Toruń towards Warsaw and further east without changing, as the train runs directly all the way to Lublin. Among passengers departing from Bydgoszcz Główna, a clear majority, 83 per cent, choose IC Intercity trains, while the remainder travel with PolRegio and Arriva RP. If you want to compare times and choose a service that fits your daily plans, you can check the timetable for the entire route in the PolishTrains search engine.
Fares for IC trains start at several dozen złoty, but you will pay the most for the IC Intercity category, as it is the most expensive option among the trains running from Bydgoszcz Główna, and the difference compared with the cheapest Arriva RP can be several times greater. The purchase date also affects the price, so it is worth checking several date options before choosing a particular ticket. To compare prices without creating an account, you can buy a ticket for Kujawiak on the PolishTrains service.
August is the peak month for ticket sales for departures from Bydgoszcz Główna, and most travellers choose to buy 1-3 days before departure. A considerable number buy their ticket only on the day of travel. Travelling in the IC Intercity class means more comfortable seats and better-equipped carriages than on the regional trains serving the same station. After buying your ticket through PolishTrains, you will receive it immediately by SMS and in the app, so you do not need to print it before going onto the platform.