The PKP connection between Katowice and Warszawa Centralna is operated by EN. The first direct train departs at 05:24 from Katowice station on Dworcowa, 40-001 Katowice. The last train to Warszawa Centralna leaves at 20:12. The fastest train without transfers is URSA. The journey on this train takes 00:33. Other trains operate on the Katowice – Warszawa Centralna route: EC, EIC, IC Intercity, EIP Pendolino - offer a lower ticket price and usually a longer journey time. The train finishes at Warszawa Centralna in Aleje Jerozolimskie 54, Warszawa.
How much does a journey from Katowice to Warsaw cost? The price depends on the purchase date and the chosen train category, and you'll find the exact range below. The route connects the capital of Upper Silesia with the capital of the country and is among the most frequently chosen domestic destinations. Below we describe the journey time, ticket prices and the route plan along with possible changes.
The fastest connection on the Katowice - Warsaw Centralna route takes just over two hours. This direction accounts for 26.8 per cent of ticket sales from Katowice station, making it one of the most frequently chosen destinations from that station. The full timetable includes services ranging from just over two hours to over six hours, depending on the train category and number of stops.
Not all services run without a change of train – a significant number of trains travel without a change, while the rest involve changing trains during the journey. Your ticket for the chosen service arrives in electronic form on your phone – on the PolishTrains website you receive it via SMS and the app immediately after paying for your order.
For a standard ticket on the Katowice - Warsaw Centralna route, passengers most often pay approximately PLN 65 to approximately PLN 95. The amount depends mainly on how far in advance you make your purchase – buying earlier usually means you'll pay less.
Statutory discounts, including student discount, apply regardless of the chosen train category. A ticket with a statutory discount costs less than a ticket without discounts, and you can select the appropriate option when purchasing on PolishTrains.
Among passengers departing from Katowice station, 36 per cent buy their ticket 1-3 days before departure. In August, ticket sales from Katowice station reach their highest level of the year. Intercity operates most services from Katowice station, Pendolino arrives faster but costs more – you can compare both options on PolishTrains before choosing your time.
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