What are the trains like in Poland?

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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Poland railway system is well-developed and presents a modern and comfortable service.

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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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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.

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They don't sell beer or wine, but (unlike most European countries) you can't drink your own alcohol on Polish trains, only beer or wine bought & consumed in the restaurant or bar car.

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There are restrooms at the end of each car. If you're in a first class compartment, your seat will probably recline a bit if you want to sleep. Many refurbished carriages also offer outlets to plug in your laptop or phone charger.

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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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Transport in Poland involves air, water, road and rail transportation. The country has a large network of municipal public transport, such as buses, trams and the metro. As a country located at the 'cross-roads' of Europe, Poland is a nation with a large and increasingly modern network of transport infrastructure.

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Rail travel is very cheap and tickets for most journeys within Poland can easily be purchased at the station before departure.

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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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The primary means of transport for budget travellers in Poland is by train, and the PKP railway system runs three main types. Express services (ekspresowy), particularly IC (intercity) or EC (eurocity), stop at major cities only, and seat reservations (miejscówka; 10–12.50zl) are compulsory.

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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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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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