The route is covered in: .6hr 21min.
IC 1706 Ukiel train – route and timetable
IC 1706 Ukiel is a direct InterCity connection linking Białystok with Poznań Główny, operated by PKP Intercity. The full journey takes over six hours, and the train runs via Ełk, Olsztyn Główny, Jabłonowo Pomorskie and Toruń Miasto, stopping at 23 stations in total.
This route is primarily suitable for passengers travelling from Podlasie and Warmia towards Wielkopolska without having to change trains along the way – the train runs directly from the starting station all the way to Poznań. You can buy a ticket for IC 1706 through PolishTrains with a guaranteed seat, as the IC category does not sell standing tickets.
Ticket prices in the IC category are noticeably higher than on PolRegio, which is the cheapest option on this route – the difference between the categories can be several times greater, as Intercity offers a higher standard and a shorter journey time. Among passengers departing from Białystok, most people buy a ticket 1-3 days before travelling, and August is the peak sales period for departures from Białystok station. You can buy a ticket for this service through PolishTrains without creating an account, paying immediately with BLIK.
Among departures from Białystok station, the vast majority of passengers choose the IC Intercity category, while PolRegio and TLK account for a clear minority, confirming that this route is dominated by higher-standard trains. After buying a ticket through PolishTrains, you receive it immediately in the app or by SMS, so at Poznań Główny station you only need to look at the departures board to confirm the platform.