Poland Train Travel Guide: PKP Intercity, Pendolino, and Regional Polregio

Modern Rail Across Poland

Poland’s national rail network has undergone extensive modernization. Today, Polish trains are clean, fast, punctual, and remarkably affordable.

Understanding PKP Train Categories

• EIP (Express InterCity Premium): Operated by sleek 200 km/h Alstom Pendolino tilting trainsets linking Kraków, Warsaw, Gdańsk, and Wrocław. Mandatory seat reservation, complimentary mineral water, and onboard bistro.
• EIC (Express InterCity): Fast locomotive-hauled express trains.
• IC (InterCity): Modernized comfortable electric multiple units (Dart and Flirt) with air conditioning and power outlets, priced lower than EIP.
• TLK (Twoje Linie Kolejowe): Older rolling stock with 6-person or 8-person compartment carriages. Slowest and cheapest long-distance category.
• Polregio / KM: Regional commuter rail operating between provincial towns.

The 30-Day Promo Window

PKP Intercity opens ticket sales exactly 30 days before departure at 00:01 Polish time. Discounted Promo tiers (Super Promo and Promo) release seats on Pendolino routes from just 49 PLN (~€11.50). Book directly on the official English portal at intercity.pl.