The PKP connection between Warszawa and Łódź is operated by IC Intercity. The first direct train departs at 04:01 from Warszawa station. The last train to Łódź leaves at 23:13. The fastest train without transfers is PRZĄŚNICZKA. The journey on this train takes 01:16. Other trains operate on the Warszawa – Łódź route: EIC EC, REG, TLK, EIC, IC MP - offer a lower ticket price and usually a longer journey time. The train finishes at Łódź.
Travelling from Warsaw to Łódź doesn't have to mean sitting in traffic jams or stress on the road. Choose the train – it's a fast, comfortable and reliable way to reach your destination. Regardless of the time of day, you can count on convenient connections that allow you to plan your journey exactly as you wish. Use the PolishTrains platform – plan your journey and accommodation in seconds.
Between Warszawa Centralna and Łódź Fabryczna, many direct trains run – both in the morning hours and in the evenings. The earliest departure is at 07:14, and the last train leaves Warsaw after 23:00. Journey time depending on the service ranges from 1 hour and 6 minutes to around 1 hour and 34 minutes. The fastest connections are operated by IC trains, which offer comfortable travel whilst maintaining an attractive journey time. You will also find TLK and IR services in the timetable, so you can choose a solution best suited to your needs – both in terms of time and expected comfort level.
Thanks to high frequency of services – even every several dozen minutes – passengers have the opportunity to plan their departure flexibly. An additional advantage is evening and night services, which are particularly appreciated by people returning from work, cultural events or weekend trips.
The price of a ticket on the route from Warsaw to Łódź depends on several factors, such as the train category, class of travel and the time of purchase. TLK and Intercity trains differ in standard, which also translates to differences in travel costs. By planning your journey in advance, you can often benefit from more favourable prices. Additionally, numerous statutory discounts apply, including for pupils, students, seniors and cardholders of the Large Family Card. In the PolishTrains app or website, you can easily compare all available options and choose the one that best suits your needs.
Most trains travel the route between Warszawa Centralna and Łódź Fabryczna without changes. Along the way, stops may occur at stations such as Warszawa Zachodnia, Grodzisk Mazowiecki, Żyrardów, Skierniewice, Lipce Reymontowskie, Koluszki – depending on the specific service. Connections are planned in a way that enables fast and smooth travel – without unnecessary waiting. Thanks to this, both business travellers and passengers travelling for leisure can count on efficient travel and punctual arrivals.
To check current connections and buy a ticket, simply use the PolishTrains mobile app. It's a convenient tool that allows you to search for a connection, make a reservation, pay (also with a deferred payment date) and receive your ticket – by email or SMS. You can also enable a reminder which, 30 minutes before departure, will send you information about the platform number, carriage and seat number. And if you need to book accommodation in Łódź or Warsaw, you can do so directly through the app, thanks to integration with Booking.com. All this makes planning your journey fast, convenient and stress-free.