Lublin's main railway station is not just a transport hub, but an excellent organized space that combines convenience, style and care for passengers. After recent renovation, it has become a true symbol of the city, combining historical heritage and modern technology.
History and architecture of the station
Lublin Central Railway Station or Lublin Główny im. Lubelskiego Lipca 1980 is the city's main railroad station of the "Premium" category according to the classification of Polish railroads. The station dates back to the 1870s, when the Nadvyslanska railroad was being built. Nowadays it is an important transportation hub: from here you can leave towards Dorogusk, Przeworsk, Terespol and Warsaw. Regional transportation units, PKP Intercity and PKP Cargo operate in Lublin.
The station building is historic, built in 1877. It was part of the Nadvyslanska railroad, which connected Warsaw with Kovel. Disputes about where exactly to locate the station lasted more than 10 years. At first it was assumed that the station would be built in the northern part of the city. But in 1863, the provincial engineer Felix Bieczynski favored the option in the south - on the lands of Bronowice. It was the southern outskirts that was eventually chosen.
Construction began on August 10, 1875. The architect was Witold Lanci, and construction workers from Kaluga province were employed. Already by 1877 the rails were laid and bridges with crossings were built. The first test trains were running. The official opening of the station took place on August 30, 1877. This was an important event for the city, which accelerated its development.
The train to Warsaw took 7 hours with an average speed of 37 km/h. Three classes of tickets were available. The arrival of the train was warned by three calls. But even then, newspapers complained that the building was small.
In 1893-1894 the station was extended for the first time - the western wing and the paved square in front of the entrance were added. In 1898 a new direction to Brest via Luków was opened. Also the bridge over Bystrzyca was rebuilt - now the trains could go a little faster: about 48 km/h.
Significant modernization took place in 1924-1925, designed by architect Jerzy Müller. The next renovations of the Lublin Railway Station date back to the 1960s and 1980s. Since 1974 the building has been protected as an architectural monument.
In 2004, the station was extensively renovated and received a new east wing. And in 2018, the largest renovation in history began, during which the overpass over Kunitsky Street was renewed and the underpass was lengthened. And at the same time they repaired all platforms and lengthened platform 1. The repair was completed in 2021 after the improvement of the surrounding areas.
In April 2019, the City Council decided to officially rename the station to Lublin Główny, and this name came into effect by December. And from 2023, the station will bear the full name Lublin Główny im. Lubelskiego Lipca 1980 in memory of the "Lublin July" strikes.
Infrastructure of the Lublin railway station
The station building and platforms are located on the eastern part of the station, next to the square. The modern building of the Lublin Railway Station at Dvortsova includes:
- 5 platforms and 7 tracks;
- A three-storey building with a usable area of 18,000 m²;
- Underground parking lot;
- Waiting and rest areas;
- Escalators, elevators and barrier-free access for passengers with low mobility;
- Luggage storage and restrooms.
Platform 1 next to the station serves long-distance trains, mainly towards Warsaw. It is divided into parts 1a and 1b. Trains from platform 1a go to Dęblin and Warsaw, while trains from 1b go to the airport, Chelm, Lubartów, Parczew and Zamość.
Platform 2 serves mainly long-distance trains to the east. The shortened platform 3 is used for regional and short trains, while platform 4 was temporary.
The station has a locomotive depot with an operating turntable and many tracks for train parking. The station is controlled from three signal posts, and to the east is a modern LCS Control Center responsible for several other stations. Two old water taps stand on the site - they used to be used by steam locomotives, but have not been used since 1988.
Passenger services
The following services are available at the Lublin Railway Station address:
- Ticket offices for selling tickets for regional, national and international trains;
- Electronic boards with train timetables;
- Information stands and information services;
- Stores, cafes and rest areas;
- Free Wi-Fi;
- Charging stations for mobile devices.
Additional amenities at Lublin Central Station include a touch panel with the station diagram and Braille overlays on the railings.
Transportation accessibility
In Lublin, the central railway station is located south of the city center, on Dwarcowa Square on the border of Za Cukrownią and Dziesiąta districts. The station can be reached by bus routes 003, 006, 011, 017, 020, 025, 029, as well as by trolleybus route 160, getting off at the stop Dworzec Główny PKP - Kunickiego 01.
The center of Lublin can be reached by bus:
- Route #13 from the stop Dworzec Lublin 52 to Zamojska 02 - about 7 minutes.
- Route #155 from Targi Lublin 02 to Ogród Saski 03 - about 12 minutes.
You can also take a cab or walk - the distance to the center is about 2.4 km.
To get from Lublin Central Railway Station (Lublin Główny) to Lublin Airport (Port Lotniczy Lublin, code LUZ), you can use the following options:
- Bus #5 (ZTM Lublin) from stop Rondo Dmowskiego 03 to Port Lotniczy Lublin - odloty 01.
- Train (Polregio) from Lublin Główny station to Lublin Airport station (located next to the terminal).
- Cab - about 15-20 minutes. For example, Bolt service.
Separately worth noting is the new bus station, located almost at the address of the Lublin Railway Station - in a neighboring building. The Lublin Metropolitan Integrated Terminal project plans to further improve the integration between rail and bus services.
Contact information
- Address: ul. Dworcowa 1, 20-408 Lublin
- PKP Intercity ticket offices: +48 703 200 200
- For calls from abroad: +48 22 391 97 57
- Email: kontakt@dworzecpolski.pl
- Online train schedule: rozklad-pkp.pl/en
- Official website of the Polish Railways: www.intercity.pl
Opening hours of the ticket offices of Lublin Central Railway Station:
- Monday - Friday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 08:00 - 17:00
On the PKP Intercity website you can buy tickets for TLK, IC, EIC and EIP trains, choose seats in the carriage and pay with a bank card. The ticket comes to your email in PDF format. A mobile app for Android and iOS is also available.
For travelers from abroad, the Polrail Service service of advance booking of tickets for domestic and international routes is convenient. We also recommend you to pay attention to the KOLEO app and website for buying tickets without commission for trains of most Polish carriers. And PolishTrains.eu online service for searching and buying tickets for Polish and European trains.
Tips for travelers
We advise you to arrive at Lublin Railway Station 30-45 minutes before the train departure, especially if you need to buy tickets or use additional services. Please note that public transportation may be delayed during morning and evening rush hours.
