The PKP connection between Warszawa Centralna and Przemyśl Główny is operated by IC Intercity. The first train departs at 01:41 from Warszawa Centralna station on Aleje Jerozolimskie 54, Warszawa. The last train to Przemyśl Główny leaves at 17:08. Other trains operate on the Warszawa Centralna – Przemyśl Główny route: - offer a lower ticket price and usually a longer journey time. The train finishes at Przemyśl Główny in Plac Legionow, 37-700 Przemysl.
A traveller planning a trip from Warsaw to Przemyśl faces a choice between a faster and more expensive train or a cheaper but slower service. The route connects the capital with the south-eastern edge of Poland, and some services run via an intermediate station. Below you'll find journey time, ticket prices and differences between train categories operating on this route.
The fastest service on the route Warsaw Centralna – [Przemyśl Główny](##BRAK## takes just over four hours. The full timetable ranges from just over four hours to over eight hours, depending on the train you choose. You can check the timetable for this route on PolishTrains (polishtrains.eu) by entering both stations and your departure date, without logging in to your account.
The range in journey time results from the number of stops and the type of train operating the service. A service running without a change usually shortens journey time compared with a service requiring a train change.
Among passengers departing from [Warsaw Centralna](##BRAK## 66 per cent choose IC Intercity trains, and 16 per cent opt for Pendolino. The remaining part, 8 per cent, comprises TLK services.
Intercity is slower on this route than Pendolino, but a ticket in this category is usually better value for money. Pendolino cuts journey time, which matters on a longer stretch like the one to Przemyśl.
Prices on the Warsaw Centralna – Przemyśl Główny route vary depending on when you book: a ticket bought in advance is usually cheaper than one bought just before departure, ranging from around PLN 45 to around PLN 80. A traveller planning a city break in Przemyśl will pay less if they book the service on PolishTrains a few weeks before their planned trip.
Pensioners entitled to a statutory discount must have their pass with them when travelling, and you should indicate the discount when buying your ticket on PolishTrains. Parents travelling with a child can also benefit from statutory concessions with the appropriate document.
The service running via [Pabianice](##BRAK## requires a train change at that station, and the time between the departure of the first section and the arrival of the second you can see on PolishTrains (polishtrains.eu). Among passengers departing from Warsaw Centralna station, peak ticket sales fall in August. Those planning to travel during this period should expect fewer available seats for their chosen date.