How to travel around Poland in and between cities

Renting a car in Poland is very simple and relatively inexpensive. You can easily rent a car on one of the popular price comparison websites or through booking.com when choosing a hotel. You can pick up the car at the airport right after arrival. The price for one day of renting a standard car is around PLN 200-250 (approximately 50 euros). The price per litre of fuel is around 1.40 euros. Poland is not a large country, so if you plan to travel between cities by car, the final price for a week should not exceed 500 euros for the whole trip, including parking fees. However, if you plan to stay in the city centre, close to the Old Town of Krakow and Warsaw, keep two things in mind. Parking in the city centre, if your hotel does not have a private car park, is very difficult due to the limited number of parking spaces. The second problem with large cities in Poland is huge traffic jams. Is renting a car the best option for travelling around Poland? If you are organising your trip yourself, without a travel agency that can guarantee you a private driver, renting a car will be one of the best options. But let's take a look at some others kinds of transportation in Poland!

Travelling around Poland by train is very pleasant! Trains are now very fast, comfortable and safe. Sometimes, especially in winter, there are delays, but in general (compared to previous years) there are very few delayed trains. In Poland, especially between large cities over long distances, there are trains operated by Intercity company. You can choose a regular Intercity train or the super-fast but much more expensive Pendolino. Tickets are available in first and second class, but in reality, second class is of a high standard and there is no need to pay for first class, which is not much different. On Intercity trains, you will often find a restaurant car called WARS, where you can enjoy a tasty lunch and buy snacks. Sometimes there is no restaurant car, but a snack cart. Either way, it is recommended to buy a bottle of water before boarding the train. Trains in Poland will take you pretty much anywhere, except for the most isolated mountain areas. Regional trains run to smaller towns and for shorter distances. On this website: https://koleo.pl you can find and buy tickets for all types of trains in Poland. What's more, you can also take a train from Krakow airport to the city centre, which will take only about half an hour! In Warsaw, you can also take a train from the airport to the city center. Let's take a look at how long it takes to travel between the largest cities. You can get from Warsaw to Krakow in just 2.5 hours by a very comfortable train. From Krakow to Zakopane, it takes about 2 hours. From Krakow to Gdańsk, you can get there in 5 hours, which is the longest journey between the largest Polish cities. The journey from Krakow to Wrocław takes about 3 hours. You can also take a train from Krakow to Oświęcim and Wieliczka, which are the most visited places in Poland. What's more, when travelling by train, you can admire the scenery, unlike when travelling by car, where you only see the motorway and rushing cars. Another unquestionable advantage of trains is that central stations are located in the very centres of cities, so you can quickly reach your hotel and start sightseeing!

Travelling around Poland by bus is also relatively comfortable and really cheap. Just like trains, buses in Poland will take you pretty much anywhere at a reasonable price. Bus stations are located in city centres, making it easy to travel between cities or to the nearest attractions. You will always find well-marked timetables at stations. There are many private bus companies operating in Poland, the largest of which is Flixbus, well known in Europe. Flixbus is also really cheap, especially if you buy tickets in advance. A trip from Krakow to Warsaw can cost as little as £10. So if you want to travel around Poland cheaply and safely, it is worth choosing the bus. There is no single government website where you can find all the guides, but it is definitely worth checking out e-podroznik.pl, where you will find many options and buy tickets for most routes. This page is translated into many languages. By bus, you will also reach Wieliczka or Auschwitz from Krakow. Travelling by bus in Poland will therefore definitely be the most budget-friendly and relatively comfortable option!

The most expensive option, but definitely the most convenient one, is a private driver who will be at your disposal in the city and for longer trips to various attractions. Private transfers in Poland are not only an option for wealthy people, because, for example, the distance from Krakow to the most interesting places, such as Wieliczka or Auschwitz, is not that big. If you are travelling in a group of 4 or more people, a private transfer may not turn out to be that expensive. With a private driver at your disposal, you can arrange a pick-up time and you will not be dependent on train or bus timetables. If you don't want to worry about all these issues and want to have a trip organised and tailored to your needs, or simply get some advice, fill the form and we will try to help!