Tourists flock to Adriatic train; tickets sell out fast

The "Adriatic Express," a seasonal train service connecting Poland with the Croatian coast, is proving immensely popular this year, mirroring its success from last summer. PKP Intercity, the national rail operator, has responded to the overwhelming demand by increasing the train's frequency to six times a week, up from four. This expansion has boosted the number of available seats by over 130 percent. A new direct route to Koper, Slovenia, has also been introduced. In Ljubljana, one carriage will detach to continue to Koper, while the rest of the train proceeds to Rijeka. Last year, the service carried 9,300 passengers to Rijeka. By mid-June this year, approximately 10,000 tickets had already been sold. PKP Intercity estimates that between 17,000 and 20,000 tickets will be sold throughout the entire season, with Rijeka being the more popular destination.

Ticket prices for the full journey start at 44.9 euros for a seated spot and 69.9 euros for a couchette. The train departs from Warsaw East at 1:41 PM, arriving in Rijeka the following day at 10:04 AM and in Koper at 9:37 AM. The total travel time to Rijeka is about 20 hours and 20 minutes, with the return journey being slightly shorter at around 19 hours. The route traverses four countries, with stops in Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia.

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The "Adriatic Express" train from Warsaw to Rijeka is breaking popularity records.

The train will include three second-class carriages and a sleeping car. A dining car will be available on the Warsaw-Vienna segment, and drinks and snacks can be purchased from the conductor throughout the journey. The "Adriatic Express" will operate until the end of August. However, PKP Intercity is considering the possibility of extending the service to year-round operation in the future, with the most optimistic scenario pointing to 2028.

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According to estimates, 17-20 thousand tickets will be sold in the entire season.