How to get here?
How to get here?
By train
Wielkopolska has a very well-developed network of rail connections, and most large and medium-sized cities can be easily reached by train. The largest transfer hub is the Poznań Główny station, and besides it, also the stations in Leszno, Ostrów Wielkopolski, Piła, and Gniezno.
Poznań has fast rail connections with almost all major cities in Poland. The approximate travel time from selected capitals of other regions is as follows:
Warszawa
02:10 h
Wrocław
01:20 h
Szczecin
02:00 h
Łódź
02:50 h
Gdańsk
02:40 h
Bydgoszcz
01:20 h
Zielona Góra
01:25 h
Katowice
03:40 h
The capital of Wielkopolska can also be reached by international trains:
Berlin
02:50 h
Praga
05:45 h
Wiedeń
06:45 h
Wilno
11:50 h
On the other hand, the best and fastest way to move around the region is by using the trains of our regional carrier – Koleje Wielkopolskie. Thanks to them, you can reach every town that has a station served by passenger trains. To many cities, Koleje Wielkopolskie trains depart even every 30 minutes, which significantly facilitates travel planning. Train tickets can be purchased online on the Koleje Wielkopolskie website, at ticket machines at the station, or directly on the train (there are no additional fees when buying from a ticket machine on the train).
By car
A car is a good option when you would like to discover places in Wielkopolska that are located far from larger towns, especially if these are forested areas – such as the Noteć Forest (Puszcza Notecka), the Drawa Forest (Puszcza Drawska), or the Land of 100 Lakes (Kraina 100 Jezior). A car is also useful if you would like to see most of the most beautiful castles and palaces in the region.
Access to Wielkopolska is provided by the A2 motorway, operated by the Autostrada Wielkopolska company (toll road), connecting Poznań with Warsaw, Łódź, and Berlin. There are also free (for vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes) expressways: the S5, connecting Poznań, Leszno, and Gniezno with Wrocław, Bydgoszcz, and Gdańsk, and the S11 road currently under construction, which runs through Poznań, Piła, and near Kalisz, connecting these cities with Katowice and Kołobrzeg.
To travel by car around Poland, a driving license issued in one of the European Union or EFTA countries is sufficient, or an international driving license issued by one of the countries that ratified the Geneva Convention of 1949, as well as for citizens of Japan and South Korea. There is no problem with renting a car.
By plane
Poznań-Ławica International Airport operates regular connections to nearly 40 destinations, mainly in Europe. In addition, there are over 50 destinations served by charter flights. A full and regularly updated flight map can be viewed on the Poznań-Ławica Airport website.
Crucially, the airport in Poznań is located very close to the city. Getting to the center from the arrivals hall takes about 15 minutes by taxi, and about 20-30 minutes by public transport. Buses heading towards the center depart from outside the arrivals hall 24/7. The airport is also one of the best places to rent a car.
Public transport
Smaller towns can easily be explored on foot; distances in them rarely exceed the capabilities of even less experienced tourists. In larger cities, however, especially in Poznań and Kalisz, public transport may come in handy.
Urban transport in Poznań includes trams and buses, including night lines. You can use traditional, single-use paper tickets (available for purchase at the station or in ticket machines), but you can also pay for the ride directly in the vehicle using any payment card. When planning a longer stay, it is worth purchasing the Poznań Tourist Card, which entitles you to unlimited rides.
Public transport in Kalisz is provided by more than a dozen bus lines. They will be particularly useful when travelling from the station to the center and while visiting the Piast archaeological open-air museum in Zawodzie. Tickets can easily be bought at the station and in ticket machines.
