PKP timetable for the relation Kraków Główny - Warszawa Centralna

The PKP connection between Kraków Główny and Warszawa Centralna is operated by TLK. The first direct train departs at 00:14 from Kraków Główny station on Plac im. Jana Nowaka-Jeziorańskiego 1. 31-154 Kraków. The last train to Warszawa Centralna leaves at 21:26. The fastest train without transfers is . The journey on this train takes 02:46. Other trains operate on the Kraków Główny – Warszawa Centralna route: IC Intercity, EIC, EIP Pendolino, EC - offer a lower ticket price and usually a longer journey time. The train finishes at Warszawa Centralna in Aleje Jerozolimskie 54, Warszawa.

Kraków Główny Warszawa Centralna

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2026-08-21

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TLK 35170

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IC 3522

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IC 31103

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EIC 3850

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IC 3122

05:29

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EIP Pendolino 3510

05:46

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IC 142

06:29

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EIC 3540

06:39

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EC 431

07:30

10:24

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EIP Pendolino 3508

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IC 3524

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EIP Pendolino 3106

09:32

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EIP Pendolino 3506

09:35

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IC 3526

10:34

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EIP Pendolino 3852

11:20

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IC 3528

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EIC 3505

11:47

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IC 3828

12:46

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EIP Pendolino 3104

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IC 3530

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EIP Pendolino 3800

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TLK 35104

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IC 3532

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EIC 3550

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EIP Pendolino 3502

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EIC 3150

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IC 3120

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EIP Pendolino 3102

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IC 3112

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EIP Pendolino 3100

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IC 3125

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IC 38170

The route from Kraków Główny to Warszawa Centralna is one of the most frequently chosen railway connections in Poland – it is used by both commuters travelling to work and students returning home for the weekend. Both stations are located on the main railway line, so trains depart throughout the day. Passengers buying tickets for several people travelling together can do this in one order on PolishTrains, which is more convenient than queuing at the ticket office.

Kraków Główny – Warszawa Centralna: trains, journey time and connections

The fastest trains cover this route in just over two hours, whilst those with a connection range from just over two hours to just over six hours. Some trains run without a connection, others pass through a connecting station.

During the day a passenger usually has several time options to choose from, as the route is served by TLK, IC, EIC and EC category trains. The train category also determines the standard of the carriages and available seating.

Ticket prices for trains from Kraków Główny to Warszawa Centralna

On trains between Kraków Główny and Warszawa Centralna, some trains are cheaper and others more expensive – a standard ticket usually costs from around PLN 65 to around PLN 170. You will see the final price for your chosen departure date when you open the PolishTrains search engine.

The price difference is mainly due to the time of purchase: the earlier a passenger buys a ticket, the lower the price falls within this range. After purchasing a ticket on PolishTrains, a student should have their student ID with them, as it entitles them to a discount during inspection together with the ticket.

Ticket purchase and journey planning

Connecting trains on the route from [Kraków Główny](##BRAK## to [Warszawa Centralna](##BRAK## pass through [Radom Główny](##BRAK## [Katowice](##BRAK## or [Mysłowice](##BRAK## The choice of connecting station depends on the specific train and departure time.

Among all departures from Kraków Główny, the direction to Warsaw accounts for 31.1 per cent of sales, making it one of the most frequently purchased tickets from this station. You can reserve a bicycle space on your chosen train on PolishTrains at the same time as your ticket.

PKP timetable for the relation Kraków Główny - Warszawa Centralna

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Ticket purchase and journey planning

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Check PKP schedules to other cities

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