PKP timetable for the relation Kraków Główny - Sopot

The route from Kraków to the seaside becomes most busy in summer, when holidaymakers travel to Sopot looking for beaches and the promenade. Outside the season, travellers also choose it for weekend trips to the Tri-City. Passengers travelling around Poland without a car can buy a ticket for this route on PolishTrains from their phone, without visiting a ticket office. It is one of the longer domestic routes, connecting the south of the country with the coast.

When is it best to travel from Kraków to Sopot?

August is the peak of ticket sales from Kraków Główny station, as that is when most people head to the seaside. Those planning a trip during this period should expect fewer free seats in reserved carriages.

Among passengers departing from Kraków Główny station, 34 per cent buy their ticket 1–3 days before travel. A significant portion, 22 per cent, decide to purchase 2–4 weeks before the journey, which shows that for longer routes it is worth planning in advance.

Train timetable Kraków Główny – Sopot

The fastest connection Kraków Główny to Sopot takes over five hours. The longest services take from over five hours to over ten hours, so the difference between options is very clear. Some services run without a change, others require a train change en route.

The route is served by TLK, IC, EIC and EC category trains, so the passenger chooses between a cheaper or faster option. You don't need to go to the station to see the current timetable for your chosen day – you can check it on PolishTrains from your phone.

Ticket prices on the route Kraków Główny – Sopot

A passenger pays for a standard ticket on this route typically from around PLN 120 to around PLN 230. The higher amount applies to faster train categories, the lower to slower trains, as it is mainly the category that determines the price.

Pensioners and annuitants are entitled to a statutory discount on travel, but must carry proof of entitlement with them. After purchasing a discounted ticket on PolishTrains, the price after the discount is already shown on the ticket.

Route and connections

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