The PKP connection between Warszawa Centralna and Malbork is operated by IC Intercity. The first direct train departs at 02:20 from Warszawa Centralna station on Aleje Jerozolimskie 54, Warszawa. The last train to Malbork leaves at 22:45. The fastest train without transfers is . The journey on this train takes 02:07. Other trains operate on the Warszawa Centralna – Malbork route: TLK, EIC, EIP Pendolino - offer a lower ticket price and usually a longer journey time. The train finishes at Malbork in Dworzec Kolejowy w Malborku, Dworcowa, 82-200 Malbork.
Travel from Warsaw to Malbork is chosen most often by people heading to Pomerania, towards the Vistula Lagoon and the Teutonic castle, which is the main destination for many excursions. The route runs through the lands of Warmia and Masovia, so the views from the window change with each subsequent station. For some passengers it is a stop on the way further north, for others it is a destination in itself for a weekend trip.
Before you plan your departure date, it is worth knowing that the most tickets on the Malbork route are sold in August, so on those holiday days the number of available seats can be smaller. Your purchased ticket goes into the app and an SMS message straight after you pay for your order on PolishTrains.
Among passengers departing from Warszawa Centralna station, 34 per cent decide to buy a ticket 1–3 days before travelling. The next 20 per cent buy a ticket with two to four weeks' notice, which gives a greater choice of dates and services.
The fastest connection from Warszawa Centralna to Malbork takes over two hours. Depending on the service chosen, the journey time is from over two hours to over five hours, because some trains stop at many stations along the way.
The route is served by IC, EIC and TLK category trains. Some services run without a change, on the rest you need to change trains during your journey. You choose a direct or connecting service in the PolishTrains search engine, and pay for your ticket with BLIK or card.
A standard ticket in second class usually costs from around PLN 65 to around PLN 140. Passengers choosing faster IC and EIC services pay a higher price, and TLK tickets are cheaper.
The type of statutory discount, for example student or senior, you select in the purchase form together with your ID number. A dog travelling on the train needs a current health record or vaccination certificate, and you buy a ticket for it on PolishTrains together with a standard ticket.
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