Trains IC PODLASIAK
Podlasiak train – routes and services
Podlasiak is an IC-category train running daily on the Suwałki–Świnoujście route and in the opposite direction. It connects Poland’s north-eastern edge with the coast, crossing the country almost diagonally. The name is used for one pair of services, so it is worth checking the timetable before planning onward travel.
The Suwałki–Świnoujście route is especially useful for those travelling to the seaside without changing trains or returning from the Suwałki region further into the country on a single train. Anyone looking for this type of direct connection from Suwałki to the seaside will find it immediately in the PolishTrains timetable after entering both stations.
The price of a Podlasiak ticket depends on the seat category – passengers travelling with PolRegio pay the least, while Intercity tickets cost several times more. From Suwałki, almost eight out of ten departures are made by IC-category trains, with the remainder being PolRegio services.
The greatest number of tickets from Suwałki are sold a few days before departure. In July, the number of tickets sold for this route rises noticeably, which is worth taking into account when planning a summer trip to the seaside. If your plans change, a Podlasiak ticket bought on PolishTrains can be exchanged or refunded online, without visiting a ticket office. After purchase, the passenger receives the ticket immediately in the app or by SMS, so a phone is all that is needed at the station.