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Intercity Trains in Poland

PKP Intercity classes, EIP/Pendolino high-speed, ticket types, and how to book cheap train travel.

Updated 2026-01-20 · 1 min read

Intercity Trains in Poland
On this page
  1. Operators
  2. Classes
  3. Tickets
  4. Discounts
  5. Tips

Operators

  • PKP Intercity — long-distance (IC, EIC, EIP/Pendolino, TLK).
  • Polregio — regional trains between nearby cities.
  • Koleje Mazowieckie, Koleje Śląskie, etc. — regional operators per voivodeship.

Classes

  • EIP (Pendolino) — premium high-speed; most expensive.
  • EIC (Express InterCity) — fast, modern, mid-price.
  • IC (InterCity) — standard long-distance.
  • TLK — older long-distance, cheaper, slower.
  • Regional/Polregio — short intercity hops.

Tickets

  • Buy at intercity.pl, station kiosks, or the KOLEO app.
  • Advance promo fares (Super Promo) are cheap but limited and non-refundable.
  • Biletsemestralny/regional passes for students.

Discounts

  • Students under 26 with a valid ID (legitymacja): 50% off IC/EIC/EIP and regional; 37% off TLK.
  • Seniors 60+ get ~30% off some classes; Warsaw–Gdańsk senior deals exist.

Tips

  • Reserve a seat in EIC/EIP — seats are numbered.
  • Trains are punctual; arrive 10 min early.
  • Wi-Fi and power sockets on modern carriages.

FAQ

What is Pendolino?
The Express InterCity Premium (EIP), branded Pendolino, is Poland's fastest train, reaching 200 km/h on routes like Warsaw–Gdańsk and Warsaw–Kraków.
When are tickets cheapest?
Advance 'Promo' fares (Super Promo, Promo Plus) offer big discounts but are limited and non-refundable. Book weeks ahead for the lowest prices.

Sources

  1. PKP Intercity — official site (English) (updated 2026-01-12)

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