1st CLASS HIGH SPEED TRAIN in Poland | PKP EIP Warsaw - Krakow

I have tried PKP EIP, which is a high-speed train in Poland. We traveled in first class round trip from Warsaw to Krakow. EIP stands for Express InterCity Premium. Here, you can travel smoothly and non-stop between Poland's major cities, and first class includes both light meals and hot beverages such as coffee or tea. Everything is served at the seat.

PKP is Poland's national train operator and operates the route with multiple departures per day. Expect prices ranging from just a few EUR to 50-70 EUR for a first-class ticket.

The trains used are ED250 Pendolino, which have a maximum speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) but typically operate at 200 km/h (125 mph). They were put into service in 2014. There are 402 seats on the train, 45 in first class and 357 in second class.

[tdb]

It looks like a very comfortable trip! I would love to visit Poland. Hello from Australia :)

[jamesh]

Poland is getting better and better each day.

[kriskruz]

Trains in Poland seem to be of a much higher standard compared to here in the UK!

[SK-qcfb]

I took that train also, but from Warsaw Centraila. I found it an excellent experience. We were in 1st class also, the meal service was a pleasant surprise.

[JL]

I completed this trip from Gdansk to Krakow in second class and I was very pleased with the experience. It was much better than flying service wise, view wise, and experience (time was comparable). Multiple times we were offered drinks but had no food service, but instead I chose to visit the WARS food cabin and got a meal for 25zl.

[miroslavcolakovic]

❤PKP ❤️🌞POZDRAV Z ČESKÉ REPUBLIKY ❤️🌞SUPER ❤️🌞

[baon]

Hi. I travel on business on these trains every month. Cleanliness, level of service are always at a high level. Travel time is also a plus.

[rafazieba]

In this "bistro" in Polish trains (all that have one, not only in EIP) you can get a full meal prepared on site. Breakfast, soup, spaghetti, salad, burger, sandwich, alcohol, deserts, etc. In EIP they are served on real plates with real cutlery and in read glasses. In other categories of train it usually paper plates, plastic cutlery and paper cups. The menu is largely the same though. You can always check if your train will have this "bistro" WARS car. WARS is a company that provides these services in Polish trains. Everything but alcohol can be delivered to your seat and consumed there. You can even use an app to order your food and drink without leaving your seat. Alcohol (including beer) needs to be consumed in the WARS car.

[rafazieba]

The train starts at Warszawa Gdańska station because of some construction works at Warszawa Zachodnia. Warszawa Gdańska station is rarely used for long distance trains.

[amazegaming]

I actually find this train to be better in second class then some first class trains in different parts of the word. And ofcours First class is brilliant

[anetawhotravels]

Great trip report! I will be doing this route later this summer and perhaps I will splurge on the first class as well :) I am happy you have enjoyed it!

[markg]

Very nice. I love traveling in Poland.

[asdrubalperez]

I went from krakow to warsaw and then to gdansk. Excellent in all respects.

[maciekapocaliptic]

For travelers from the world if you want to use trains in Poland to move between major cities. Choose trains marked as EIC (Express InterCity), then you can be sure of a high standard of travel with the arrangement of seats like in an airplane. This EIP is just a little bit faster and that`s it.

[keithcieplinski]

last year we took an EIP from Warsaw to Gdansk, it was good but underwhelming, because it was so smooth and quiet! we will be in Poland again this year and plan on taking an EIP whenever we can. we will be visiting Warsaw, Krakow, Lublin and Torun.

[A_Canadian_In_Poland]

Operations on that route should finally start at 250 km/h in a couple of years. It has been limited due to signalling and a lack of protection against animal intrusions. This line is not fenced as are most high-speed lines.

[mmkrk]

Back in the 80'a this train used to go at max 160km/h, but was arriving in Krakow after just 2 hrs and 20 minutes. Today it goes at 200 km/h and it takes longer to arrive. Progress....

[jaroslawlukaszewicz]

I enjoyed your video a lot, I remember taking this train once, but it was so cozy and quiet that I fell asleep almost immediately.

[aniagoszczynski]

Thank you for your film about polish train👍. I’m waiting for next 🌹. ❤️🇵🇱❤️🇺🇸🍀🍀

[lucyna]

Super udostępnienie 👍
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