Seasonal Warsaw–Rijeka Train Set to Return for Summer 2026
Although an official announcement is still pending, Italian newspaper Il Piccolo reports that the seasonal Warszawa–Rijeka service is expected to return in summer 2026. Croatian State Railways has indicated that negotiations with PKP Intercity are close to completion, supported by the positive operational experience gained during the line’s first season. The train will run from June 27 to August 30, similar to the 2025 schedule.
Operationally, the service represents a substantial undertaking. The train links the Polish capital with the Kvarner region via a long cross-border route, requiring close coordination between infrastructure managers in both countries as well as with Slovenia, through which the service also passes. Last year’s operation demonstrated that the pathing could be reliably maintained despite the considerable distance and the varied network conditions encountered along the way.
With planning for 2026 now approaching its conclusion, the intention is to build on these operational strengths. The train is expected to keep a similar timetable and formation, providing a dependable overnight link between Central Europe and the Croatian coast at the height of the summer season.
