The route is covered in: .13hr 19min.
IC 38172 Podhalanin train – route and timetable
IC 38172 Podhalanin is an InterCity train connecting Zakopane with Świnoujście, operated by PKP Intercity across the country from south to north. The journey on this route takes several hours, and the train stops at 53 stations along the way, including Poronin, Dąbrowa Górnicza Ząbkowice, Łęczyca and Wronki. You can check the current timetable for this connection in the PolishTrains search engine by entering the departure and destination stations.
The Zakopane – Świnoujście route is a journey for people who are not in a hurry and want to cover the distance without changing trains, watching the landscape change from the Tatra Mountains to the coast along the way. The IC 38172 Podhalanin route suits people travelling on holiday in either direction during the season, for whom one long journey is more convenient than combining several shorter services.
Tickets for this route start at several dozen zlotys, while passengers choosing Express InterCity pay the most, as the difference compared with the cheapest TLK category can be almost twice as much. From Zakopane station, most tickets are sold between two and four weeks before departure. In December, sales for this route noticeably accelerate. PolishTrains displays the prices of all available categories side by side, making it easy to compare whether it is worth paying extra for a higher standard.
Among passengers departing from Zakopane, TLK is the most frequently chosen type of train, while IC Intercity and Express InterCity complement the offer for those looking for greater comfort on a long route. The train category directly affects the facilities in the carriages and the class of travel, so it is worth paying attention to it when choosing a ticket. You can buy a ticket for IC 38172 Podhalanin online through PolishTrains without creating an account, paying by BLIK or card.