New Przemyśl–Frankfurt Train Launches on June 25, 2026: Route, Schedule, Ticket Prices and Booking

Czech carrier Leo Express is launching a new international rail route between Przemyśl and Frankfurt am Main, which will be one of the longest in Europe. Find out when the service starts, which cities the train will pass through, how long the journey will take and where to buy tickets

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A new large-scale international rail route, which will be especially important for Ukrainian travelers, will start in Europe this week.

Private Czech carrier Leo Express will launch a daily flight between Przemysl, Poland, and Frankfurt am Main from June 25, 2026, The Independent reports. It is already called one of the longest direct passenger rail flights in Europe, as the train passes through 3 countries, and the length of the route exceeds 1,300 kilometers.

For Ukrainians, the Przemysl - Frankfurt train will be of particular importance, as Przemysl has been one of the main transport hubs for travel from Ukraine to EU countries for several years. On the new train, you will be able to get to the cities of Western Europe without transfers, as well as travel to any corner of the world from the largest German airport.

Schedule, prices, how to buy tickets and much more useful information about the Przemysl - Frankfurt am Main train are collected in this article.

Summer schedule of Ukrzaliznytsia 2026 at the link.

Train route Przemysl - Frankfurt 2026

The main advantage of the new flight is the ability to get to Germany without transfers. In general, the Leo Express train route will pass through major cities in Poland, the Czech Republic and Germany:

- Przemysl

- Krakow

- Ostrava

- Prague

- Dresden

- Leipzig

- Erfurt

- Frankfurt am Main

The final point will be Frankfurt Airport - one of the largest aviation hubs in Europe, which makes the train especially attractive for passengers who plan to combine rail travel with international flights.

Photo - leoexpress.com

From what date will the new Frankfurt - Przemysl flight from Leo Express operate?

The first flight on route 232, Przemysl - Frankfurt will take place on June 25, 2026.

The train will run daily in both directions.

Leo Express CEO Peter Köhler stressed that the launch of this route is of strategic importance for European mobility and logistics, as it will ensure a stable transport connection between the eastern part of Europe and Germany.

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Train schedule Przemyśl - Frankfurt - Przemyśl

Towards Germany

- Departure from Przemyśl - 13:31.

- Arrival at Frankfurt Airport - 07:53 the next day.

Towards Poland

- Departure from Frankfurt Airport - 08:27.

- Arrival in Przemyśl - 02:23 the next night.

The total journey time is approximately 18.5 hours.

Despite the length of the route, a direct flight may be more convenient than a trip with several transfers, especially for families with children, the elderly and passengers with large luggage.

The Back-on-Track organization has created an interactive map of all night train routes in Europe in 2026, details at the link.

Where to buy tickets for the Przemyśl - Frankfurt train

Tickets for the new international flight must be purchased on the official website of the carrier - Leo Express.

According to preliminary information, the starting price of tickets is approximately 10 euros, but the price depends on the date of booking, class and load of the flight.

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Accessible service on the Frankfurt – Przemysl – Frankfurt train

Since the route is long, the carrier has focused on passenger comfort. It is on board that free Wi-Fi, outlets for charging gadgets, air conditioning, drinks and snacks, several classes of service are available - from economy to premium, which makes even a long trip more comfortable for both tourists and those traveling on business.

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