The route is covered in: .5hr 05min.
IC 4206 Sztygar train – route and timetable
IC 4206 Sztygar is an InterCity train running from Katowice to Lublin Główny. The journey takes over five hours and includes sixteen stops, including Chorzów Miasto, Tarnowskie Góry, Zawiercie, Kielce Główne and Skarżysko-Kamienna. The route connects Upper Silesia with central Poland, crossing several regions of the country.
Such a long route is suitable for travellers going a longer distance without changing trains, for example from Zawiercie or Kielce to Lublin. In the PolishTrains search engine, you can select the station you are departing from and check the arrival time at Lublin Główny.
Ticket prices depend on the selected seat category – the cheapest are on PolRegio, while the most expensive are on EIP Pendolino, where the difference can be several times greater. From Katowice station, most passengers buy railway tickets shortly before departure, within one to three days before the journey. Some plan their journey two to four weeks in advance. August is the peak month for ticket sales from Katowice station, so you should expect heavier traffic on the route during this month.
Among passengers departing from Katowice, most choose the IC Intercity category, a smaller proportion use Pendolino, and the remainder travel on PolRegio trains. You can select the train category and a specific carriage on the PolishTrains website when choosing a service. You can buy a ticket without creating an account and, if your plans change, return it online.