The PKP connection between Opole Główne and Kraków Główny is operated by EC. The first direct train departs at 04:00 from Opole Główne station on Krakowska, 46-020 Opole. The last train to Kraków Główny leaves at 21:38. The fastest train without transfers is SIEMIRADZKI. The journey on this train takes 02:07. Other trains operate on the Opole Główne – Kraków Główny route: TLK, IC Intercity - offer a lower ticket price and usually a longer journey time. The train finishes at Kraków Główny in Plac im. Jana Nowaka-Jeziorańskiego 1. 31-154 Kraków.
A journey from Opole to Kraków connects Silesia with Lesser Poland and is chosen by both students and passengers travelling on business. At PolishTrains you will find scheduled departure and arrival times for the entire route, and the current status of the service is checked by passengers on the station board. The route runs through the southern part of the country and connects two major railway hubs. Below you will find information on journey time, ticket prices and ways to purchase.
The Opole Główne - Kraków Główny route is served by trains of the EC, IC, TLK and EIC categories. The journey takes from just over two hours to over four hours, depending on the chosen service. Some services run without a change, others pass through stations such as [Częstochowa Stradom](##BRAK## [Lubliniec](##BRAK## or [Kędzierzyn-Koźle](##BRAK##
The fastest option on this route runs direct and takes just over two hours. You choose the train category and specific service at the search stage on the PolishTrains website. Seat reservation when purchasing through PolishTrains makes travelling in a larger group easier, especially on EIC and EC services.
A standard single ticket typically costs from around PLN 25 to around PLN 60. You will pay a higher amount for a faster EIC or EC service, a lower amount for a slower TLK train.
You can add a statutory discount when purchasing by providing your ID card number, without needing to create an account at PolishTrains. You enter this information only for this specific booking. You can refund your ticket if your plans change online through PolishTrains.
You can buy a ticket for the next departure from your phone just before boarding at PolishTrains, paying by BLIK. The PolishTrains app and SMS with your ticket allow you to catch the train even at the last moment. Among passengers departing from Opole Główne station, 39 per cent buy their ticket 1–3 days before travel, and only 16 per cent decide to purchase on the day of travel.
You can buy a PKP ticket on this route at PolishTrains by selecting the station, date and train category. You will find your invoice and order confirmation in the email sent automatically after your purchase through PolishTrains. Most tickets from Opole Główne station are sold in August.