Getting to Gdansk by Road

By Car & Coach

There's no doubt that with the new EU expansion, driving across Europe is an increasingly inspirational experience - the lack of passport controls lends the driver an unparalleled sense of freedom.

However, whilst there are multi-million pound investment projects in the pipeline for the Gdansk region, the Polish leg of the journey remains the most intrepid stretch of a trip from the west.

Poland has the highest accident rate in Europe, so only travel by car if you know what you are doing! You will need an international certificate of insurance cover, and possibly proof of exhaust emission control on your car. Another option is to come bus, which is a good value option. Airpolonia have a trip from London to nearby Slupsk planned in Mercedes minibuses, whilst lonstanding companies Jordan and Orbis organize buses from many European cities, including Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Rome.

FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT DRIVING IN POLAND

INFORMATION ABOUT TRAVEL TO POLAND BY BUS

By Ferry

What with Gdansk being one of the great historic ports of Europe, arriving by sea is a not inappropriate option. So if you're travelling from Sweden, why not take the ferry? Polferries sail regularly from the Swedish port of Nynashamn, and prices are very reasonable. Gdansk port itself - Nowy Port (New Port) is located six km north of the city centre. You can walk half a mile to the port's train station and jump on a local train into town. As in other Polish cities, taxi drivers may well 'take you for a ride'!

FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT TRAVEL TO POLAND BY FERRY