PKP timetable for the relation Bydgoszcz Główna - Poznań Główny

The route connects Kujawy with Wielkopolska, two regional business and academic centres. It is used by students commuting to universities, company employees travelling between Bydgoszcz and Poznań, and tourists continuing towards [Poznań Główny](##BRAK## The timetable allows you to leave in the morning and return later the same evening. You do not need an account to buy a ticket for this route, as the entire process can be completed on PolishTrains (polishtrains.eu).

Trains on the Bydgoszcz Główna – Poznań Główny route

Among passengers departing from [Bydgoszcz Główna](##BRAK## IC Intercity trains account for the largest share, 83 per cent. A further 13 per cent choose PolRegio, while the remainder consists of a small number of Arriva RP services. Among the same travellers, 41 per cent buy their ticket 1–3 days before departure, using their phone to purchase it through PolishTrains (polishtrains.eu). BLIK payment on PolishTrains (polishtrains.eu) is more convenient than looking for cash on the day of departure.

Only IC trains operate on the route to Poznań, so passengers do not choose between train categories here. The standard of travel is therefore uniform regardless of time of day.

How long does the journey from Bydgoszcz to Poznań take?

The journey from Bydgoszcz to Poznań takes from over an hour to more than two hours, depending on the service selected. The fastest IC services cover this distance in just over an hour, while others stop at more intermediate stations and take longer. Before departure, you can check the journey time of the selected service on PolishTrains (polishtrains.eu) and match it to your daily schedule.

Before choosing a particular service, it is worth comparing the available departure times, as the difference in journey time between trains can be noticeable. The current timetable for a given day can be found on PolishTrains by anyone who enters the departure and destination station.

Ticket prices and discounts on the Bydgoszcz Główna – Poznań Główny route

Tickets on this route differ in price mainly depending on the booking deadline – those purchased in advance tend to be cheaper than those bought just before departure. A standard ticket usually costs approximately PLN 40 to approximately PLN 50.

A passenger with a moderate degree of disability benefits from a statutory discount on the journey, which is indicated when purchasing the ticket. Indicating the discount is often quicker on PolishTrains than at a ticket office, as the whole process is completed on your phone screen without showing a document to the seller.

Connections and route description

Some services on the Bydgoszcz Główna – Poznań Główny route run without a change. A passenger catching a service with a change swaps trains at [Piła Główna](##BRAK## You do not need to print a ticket for such a journey – on PolishTrains it goes to your phone immediately after purchase and you just need to show it to the conductor from the screen.