The PKP connection between Przemyśl Główny and Katowice is operated by IC Intercity. The first direct train departs at 05:16 from Przemyśl Główny station on Plac Legionow, 37-700 Przemysl. The last train to Katowice leaves at 18:54. The fastest train without transfers is GROTTGER. The journey on this train takes 03:22. Other trains operate on the Przemyśl Główny – Katowice route: - offer a lower ticket price and usually a longer journey time. The train finishes at Katowice in Dworcowa, 40-001 Katowice.
The route from Przemyśl Główny to Katowice connects south-eastern Poland with Silesia, so it is used by both business travellers and students returning to Upper Silesia. In summer the train is filled with tourists heading towards Kraków and further west across the country. Anyone planning a long journey across half of Poland should expect this connection to take up much of the day.
Among passengers departing from Przemyśl Główny station, 27 per cent buy their ticket on the day of travel. Another large group, 24 per cent, do so two to four weeks in advance.
August is the month when ticket sales from Przemyśl Główny station reach their peak, as it is the time of holiday trips and returns. You can plan your journey from Przemyśl Główny to Katowice on PolishTrains by selecting a service at a specific time from the list of available connections.
The journey time on this route ranges from over three hours to over five hours, depending on the service you choose. The fastest connections are operated by Intercity, whilst TLK services tend to be slower.
Some services run without a change, whilst others require a train change en route. If you are looking for a quick way to buy, on PolishTrains you will find a ticket in the app and the option to return it online should your departure date change.
The purchase date affects the price more than the train category – passengers typically pay from around PLN 65 to around PLN 95 for a ticket without discounts. Buying your ticket earlier usually gives you a lower amount than buying at the last minute.
Pupils, students and pensioners can count on statutory discounts, which reduce this amount. A passenger with a dog in a carrier transports the animal free of charge, and can reserve a place for it on PolishTrains when purchasing a ticket.
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