What is the best way to travel around Poland?

For the traveller to Poland, rail travel is one of the best ways to get around the country. There is a domestic airline service, and the road system is better than 10 years ago, but the traffic and parking problems that many cities now experience, travel by travel by rail is still the most comfortable and convenient.



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How to get to Poland. Several budget airlines fly into Warsaw and Kraków, Poland's two most popular cities, but there are also an increasing number of flights into Gdansk, Wroclaw and Poznan from major Western European destinations. Poland has rail connections with all its neighbouring countries.

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The primary means of transport for budget travellers in Poland is by train, and the PKP railway system runs three main types. Express services (ekspresowy), particularly IC (intercity) or EC (eurocity), stop at major cities only, and seat reservations (miejscówka; 10–12.50zl) are compulsory.

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While Warsaw is a beautiful city, Krakow has more of a character. Especially if it's your first time in Poland, I recommend Krakow over Warsaw by a long shot. In my opinion, Krakow is by far one of the best cities to visit in Poland.

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Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price. High season is considered to be June and July. The cheapest month to fly from the United States is February. Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Poland flight deals.

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The best time to travel to Poland is June - August because of the dry and warm weather. However, if you want to avoid the summer crowds of tourists, September - October is also a great time with even lower prices. The cheapest months to fly to Poland are February and March.

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As one of the country's oldest and most culturally significant cities, Krakow is steeped in legends and folklore, as well as heart wrenching history. The city boasts a stunning blend of architectural wonders, including Gothic churches, Renaissance palaces, and Baroque-style buildings.

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Areas to avoid in Krakow include some of the old residential areas and the city's outskirts. There are also interesting tourist destinations in places further out. A perfect example is the raw architecture of Nowa Huta. This utopian district will melt the heart of every photographer and history lover.

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