The seasonal route between Warsaw and the Croatian coastal city of Rijeka will operate from 26 June through 31 August, offering passengers a direct rail option to the Adriatic coast.
Summer Rail Service Returns Between Poland And Croatia
The Adriatic Express will run six times per week during the peak holiday period.
The overnight service is designed to provide a more convenient long-distance travel experience without the need for multiple daytime transfers.
Departures from Warsaw are scheduled for 14:00, with arrival in Rijeka planned for the following morning.
The route offers travellers direct rail access to Croatia’s northern Adriatic coastline, which remains one of the most popular summer destinations for tourists from Central Europe.
Train Will Pass Through Czech Republic And Slovenia
On its journey south, the Adriatic Express will travel through the Czech Republic and Slovenia before reaching Croatia.
In the Czech Republic, scheduled stops include Bohumín, Ostrava, Ostrava-Svinov, Hranice na Moravě, Přerov, Otrokovice, Staré Město u Uherského Hradiště, Hodonín and Břeclav.
The train will then continue through Slovenia with stops planned in Ljubljana and the coastal city of Koper.
The intermediate stops are expected to make the route accessible to passengers from several Central European regions seeking rail connections to the Adriatic.
Growing Demand For International Rail Travel
The return of the Adriatic Express reflects increasing interest in international rail travel across Europe, particularly for seasonal leisure routes.
Rail operators across Central Europe have been expanding cross-border passenger services as travellers increasingly seek alternatives to short-haul flights and long-distance car journeys.
The overnight format also aligns with broader European efforts to promote sustainable tourism and low-emission transportation options.
Rail Tourism Continues To Expand Across Europe
The relaunch of the Warsaw-Rijeka route forms part of wider efforts to strengthen international rail connectivity during the busy summer tourism season.
As demand for scenic and convenient cross-border train travel continues to rise, operators are increasingly investing in seasonal routes linking major European cities with coastal and holiday destinations.
