Starting this June, a new direct train service from Poland to Croatia will begin operations — and it will pass through the Czech Republic, Austria, and Slovenia.

The announcement came from Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who shared the news on Sunday via the social platform X.

“Finally, we have a direct train connection from Poland to Croatia! We will start in June, four days a week. Details will be announced on Tuesday,” Tusk posted on the same day Poland held the first round of its presidential elections.

The long-awaited route will be operated by PKP Intercity, Poland’s largest passenger train provider. The company had already signaled in April that it was prepared to launch the connection, but was waiting for approval from the transit countries.

Jest taka cisza, że chyba każdy usłyszy tę dobrą nowinę: mamy wreszcie BEZPOŚREDNIE połączenie kolejowe z Polski do Chorwacji! Ruszamy od czerwca, cztery dni w tygodniu. Szczegóły we wtorek.

— Donald Tusk (@donaldtusk) May 18, 2025

The new route will further strengthen ties between Czechia and Poland, expanding recent rail developments. Earlier this year, Czech Railways, in cooperation with Polish Railways, launched the Ex32 line, connecting Prague–Pardubice–Wrocław–Gdynia.

Now, this new Croatia-bound line will allow Czech travelers to reach the Adriatic coast without needing to change trains — a welcome option after RegioJet failed to offer its seasonal direct service to Croatia last summer.

The complete timetable and ticketing details are expected to be revealed soon.

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