Train tickets to Croatia from May 5. This is how much you have to pay

Adriatic Express, the famous PKP Intercity train to Croatia, took passengers from Warsaw to Rijeka for the first time in June 2025. Last year he was a real hit, and his first run was watched by all of Poland. According to data from the Ministry of Infrastructure, 9.3 thousand people used it. people.

The train returns this season with a few changes. Firstly, he will travel more often – not four but six times a week. According to the timetable, connections will be made every day except Saturday.

Also new will be wagons to Koper (Slovenia), which will be disconnected from the train in Ljubljana. Moreover, PKP Intercity announced that it will be possible to purchase a joint Adriatic Express + bus ticket, which will enable access to the Italian city of Trieste.

According to the announcement of the Minister of Infrastructure, Dariusz Klimczak the train has to cover the route in 3 hours. shorter than last year, when the Warsaw-Rijeka section took Adriatic Express over 19 hours due to renovations. However, the timetable on the PKP Intercity website currently shows a time of approximately 20 hours. (departure at 14:04 from Warsaw Central and arrival at 10:04 in Rijeka). However, sales have not started yet, so hours may change.

The first trip from Warsaw will start on Friday, June 26, that is, exactly on the day of the end of the school year. Tickets for the train will be available from Tuesday, May 5.

The ticket price depends on the price level that is available at the time of ticket purchase. The cheapest seats in the Super Promo International offer on the Warsaw-Rijeka or Warsaw-Koper route cost EUR 44.90 (PLN 191)while the most expensive option costs EUR 99.90 (PLN 446). The basic tariff (without promotion) costs EUR 129 (PLN 549).

Berths on the same route, also in the Super Promo International offer, cost from EUR 69.90 (PLN 298) to EUR 139.90 (PLN 596). The basic tariff is EUR 155 (PLN 659).

Tickets can be purchased at ticket offices, the PKP Intercity application, the e-IC website, and on the train – the latter option does not apply to the Super Promo International (SPI) Offer.

An alternative to traveling by train is Flixbus. The carrier offers direct connections to Croatia from 10 Polish cities, including: the shortest travel time on the Warsaw–Rijeka route is 17 hours. and 30 minutes. Ticket prices start from PLN 149.99.

This year’s Flixbus route network in Croatia has been expanded and now covers nearly 130 towns. During the summer season, the carrier offers direct connections to 19 Croatian cities – both to the largest tourist centers, such as Split, Zagreb and Dubrovnik, as well as smaller towns located on the Adriatic Sea, including on the islands. The most popular seaside destinations, such as Rijeka, Trieste and Pula, are available throughout the year, as is the capital of Croatia – Zagreb.

Rijeka surprises, among others, a castle located on a hill with a beautiful panorama of the city and the coast, as well as turquoise coves on the outskirts. It is also a great base for exploring the Kvarner region and nearby Istria, which you can easily do without a car.

Tourists can enjoy, among others: elegant Opatija with beautiful old hotels and atmospheric cafes (20 min by bus)the island of Krk with charming beaches and picturesque towns (1 hour 20 minutes to the city of Krk by bus) or Pula (2 hours 15 minutes by bus) with the famous amphitheater from the 1st century BC

It is also worth paying attention to Koper in Slovenia, which is new in the PKP Intercity offer. Last year, Adriatic Express also stopped in Slovenia, but these were towns on the route to Croatia – Maribor, Pragersko, Celje, Zidani Most, Ljubljana and Postojna. This time Adriatic Express will take Poles to the Slovenian Adriatic coast. – We will reach Ljubljana with one train, and then there will be a group of wagons to Koper and Rijeka – explains Janusz Malinowski, president of PKP Intercity.

Slovenia boasts only 44 km of coastline, but on this stretch you will find places with beautiful views and unique resorts. There are several towns, each with a different character. The short distances between them allow you to sunbathe in a different place every day, combined with sightseeing – local buses run between the resorts.

Dill is a port city that attracts tourists with its old town, cathedral, palaces and squares, but it is not a destination for people looking for wide beaches. These can be found in the town of Ankaran, located north of Koper.

South of Koper is Izola, whose history dates back to the 2nd century BC. Tourism developed in the early 19th century when thermal springs were discovered. Currently, you will find hotels with a sea view, clubs and galleries there. In turn, in the town of Piran you can feel the clear Italian influence in architecture. The medieval street layout has been preserved there, and walking along them you will find charming squares.