PKP timetable for the relation Kraków Główny - Poznań Główny

This guide brings together everything worth knowing before travelling by train from Kraków Główny to [Poznań Główny](##BRAK## journey time, train categories, price ranges and available discounts. The route connects southern and western Poland, so passengers must expect a longer journey time than on shorter regional connections. Below you will also find information about changes and stations served by individual services.

Train timetable Kraków Główny – Poznań Główny

The fastest connection on this route takes just over four hours. The range of services, from just over four to just over nine hours, depends on the number of changes, and you can check the exact chosen option on PolishTrains.

Some services run without a change, others require a train change en route. A family with large luggage should choose a direct service to avoid moving belongings between platforms.

Which trains run from Kraków to Poznań?

Among passengers departing from Kraków Główny station, 60 per cent choose Intercity, and 17 per cent opt for Pendolino. The remainder use TLK trains, which are slower but usually cheaper than express categories.

The choice of category affects not only journey time but also coach standard, as Pendolino offers air conditioning and more space over a longer distance. PolishTrains allows you to buy a ticket for a chosen service without creating an account, straight from your phone.

Train ticket prices Kraków Główny – Poznań Główny

For a ticket at regular price on this route, passengers typically pay from around PLN 70 to around PLN 100. The final amount depends mainly on the category of the chosen train.

Before you depart, it is worth comparing a Pendolino service with a cheaper Intercity on PolishTrains, because a more expensive ticket means a shorter journey, while a cheaper one means a longer journey with a possible change.

Discounts and concessions on the Kraków Główny – Poznań Główny route

A concession ticket on this route is available to pupils, students up to 26 years of age and seniors in accordance with statutory PKP discounts, and presenting a valid ID card at inspection is mandatory. Among passengers departing from Kraków Główny station, 34 per cent buy a ticket 1–3 days before departure, and the discount to it is selected on PolishTrains at the tariff selection stage.

Route and stops on PKP connections Kraków Główny – Poznań Główny

Trains on this route may run through interchange stations such as [Wrocław Główny](##BRAK## or Czechowice-Dziedzice, depending on the chosen service. This route accounts for 2.1 per cent of total ticket sales from Kraków Główny station, which shows that most passengers from this station choose other domestic destinations.