The route is covered in: .1hr 49min.
IC-EC-101 train – route and timetable
IC-EC-101 is a PKP Intercity connection running on the Katowice – Bohumín Vrbice route in the Intercity category. The journey takes over an hour, and the train stops at, among others, Tychy, Rybnik and Wodzisław Śląski before reaching the border at Chałupki.
The route is suitable for passengers travelling from the Silesian urban area towards the Czech border, including residents of Rybnik and Wodzisław Śląski who want to avoid changes on the short but multi-station section. PolishTrains shows all transfer options on the route to Bohumín in its search engine, so you can easily compare the waiting time between connections if this particular service does not fit your travel plans.
Ticket prices depend on the selected train category – from Katowice, the cheapest offer is PolRegio, while the highest price is for EIP Pendolino. From Katowice station, most tickets are bought 1-3 days before departure, and the sales peak occurs in August, showing that it is worth reserving a seat in advance during the holiday months. You can buy a return ticket for IC-EC-101 through PolishTrains in a single order, and the confirmation is sent immediately to your phone by SMS or to the app.
PKP Intercity trains in the IC category predominate on departures from Katowice station, which determines the standard of this connection – comfortable seats and air-conditioned carriages typical of this category. A ticket for this service can be bought and received electronically, without having to queue at the station ticket office.