How do you pay for trains in Poland?


How do you pay for trains in Poland? 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.


Are there toilets on Polish trains?

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.


What is the cheapest mode of transport in Poland?

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.


What is the cheapest way to travel around Poland?

Cheap traveling around Poland
  • Carpooling in Poland. Carpooling is widely popular in Poland. ...
  • Hitchhiking in Poland. Even cheaper way to commute between Polish cities is of course good, old hitchhiking. ...
  • Biking saves money.


Are trains in Poland cheap?

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


Are Polish trains expensive?

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.


Can I pay on the train?

In most circumstances, you must purchase a ticket before you board a train. On most Amtrak trains, only the full, undiscounted, unrestricted fare will be available for purchase onboard the train. This is regardless of reservations made or fares previously quoted by ticket agents, Amtrak.com or elsewhere.


Can you pay for the train at the station?

Step 3: Buy Your Ticket Metrolink offers two main ways to purchase your ticket: on the fly and from the comfort of your home and at the station before you board, Metrolink also offers contactless ticketing through the Mobile App available for download here.


How do you pay for rail travel?

Payment Methods
  1. Credit and debit cards. You can pay with any of the major credit and debit cards, including Visa, MasterCard and Amex. ...
  2. Contactless. ...
  3. Cash. ...
  4. Rail Travel Accounts (Warrants) ...
  5. National Rail Travel Vouchers.