Do Polish trains serve food?

On domestic EIP-category trains (Pendolino), a 1st class ticket includes a meal and drink in the ticket price! Some long-distance and international trains feature a full Wars restaurant car (wagon restauracyjny). These feature sit-down table service, with a number of hot and cold meals available from the kitchen.



Yes, Polish trains (PKP Intercity) are famous in 2026 for their excellent food service, managed by the catering division WARS. On long-distance Express InterCity Premium (EIP/Pendolino) and EIC trains, there is a dedicated restaurant car with sit-down table service and a full menu featuring traditional Polish dishes like pierogi, żurek (sour rye soup), and schnitzel. A supportive peer "traveler's" tip: in First Class, a light meal and drink are often included in your ticket price. On shorter IC or TLK routes, you might find a smaller "bar car" or a refreshment trolley that moves through the aisles. The quality is surprisingly high for "train food," and it is considered a highlight of Polish rail travel—just look for the "Wars" logo on the side of the carriage to find the restaurant car.

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Express Inter-City train—Pociag EIC. EIC trains feature comfortable equipment (newer, air-conditioned cars are found on these trains), few stops, and high speeds. The train will have first and second class cars. Often there will be a full-service restaurant car, and there is always at least a buffet car.

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You can travel on a 2nd class rail ticket in 2- and 3-person compartments, but travel in a 1-person compartment requires a 1st class rail ticket. (Some international services features additional deluxe sleeping car options, including showers.) The sleeping cars are a step up from the couchettes.

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Most carriages will be air-conditioned, and many IC services now carry a buffet car. Some trains now have free Wi-Fi internet.

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Tickets for regional trains and express trains in Poland are not expensive. Remember to check if you qualify for one of many discounts for for Children, students, the elderly, pensioners, the disabled, large families and others. The price of a ticket will depend on the type of train, distance and the class.

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The Polrail Service online store accepts credit card payments. If you have to purchase tickets at the station, most station ticket offices accept credit cards. Additionally, PKP InterCity conductors now have credit card terminals for accepting payments on board the train.

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While modern trains won't litter the tracks with human excrement, the traditional method did just that. This is what was known as a hopper toilet. It could either be a simple hole in the floor (also known as a drop chute toilet) or a full-flush system.

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All Intercity trains are equipped with toilets. Signs are provided on the walls to indicate the locations of the toilets. Longer trains will have several toilets available.

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In the best case scenarios, the resolution says, tourists break the so-called “quiet hours” policy at night – an unwritten, yet widely respected policy in Poland which forbids loud noises between 10 pm and 6 am.

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1. Switzerland. Tucked inside the small but incredibly beautiful country of Switzerland is one of the most efficient and scenic rail networks in the world.

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Yes, the Polish railway system has an excellent connection of high-speed trains. In just a couple of hours, you can cover a distance of hundreds of kilometers, since the configuration of the railways of Poland and Europe allows the train to reach speeds of up to 250 km / h.

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If you're looking for the most beautiful train ride on earth, you know that Switzerland has to be number one on this list. The Bernina Express is a scenic train route unlike no other. It's a four-hour trip from start to finish and covers a total of 76 miles (or 122 km) of the track.

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Monthly travel cards usually cost around €80 to €90. High-speed trains between major cities can be pricey, for example a Berlin to Munich train, especially if you book on the day or travel early in the morning. However, advance off-peak tickets can be purchased for as little as €20 between two major cities.

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