Poland Travel
Flying, Driving, Train, Bus, By Sea, Public Transport & Visas
There are many very good reasons why you would like to come to Poland and we really hope you enjoy yourself when you are here. There are many ways that you can get to Poland and travel around the country when you arrive. This section of Love Poland provides information about flying to Poland (including live flight arrivals & departures) or travel by car, train, bus, sea or public transport. We also provide up-to-date information about Visas.
Flying to Poland - Flying around Poland
With flight times averaging just 2.5 hours from the UK and eleven airport destinations to choose from, it really is very easy and quick to fly to Poland. It can take longer to get a train from the North of England to London and it's probably cheaper too! Poland is literally on your doorstep and with budget airlines getting you here and back for less than it costs for a good night out in London, a weekend away in Poland is simply a good idea! Airports are situated in the vicinity of most of the largest cities in Poland. They are serviced by many international airline companies...
Live Flight Arrivals
For your convenience, Love Poland have integrated Live Flight Arrivals and Live Flight Departures information into this website. This information includes flight numbers, carrier information, origin of flight, arrival time and live status and allows you to track any individual flight in real time.
For general information about Poland's airports and flying to and from Poland, please visit our Flying to Poland section...
Live Flight Departures
For your convenience, Love Poland have integrated Live Flight Arrivals and Live Flight Departures information into this website. This information includes flight numbers, carrier information, origin of flight, departure time and live status and allows you to track any individual flight in real time.
For general information about Poland's airports and flying to and from Poland, please visit our Flying to Poland section...
Driving to Poland - Driving in Poland
Here at Love Poland we do like to focus on the fantastic things that Poland has to offer but unfortunately, there are some things about Poland that could be significantly improved and the main one that springs to mind is the state of the roads.
Poland is not a good or safe place to drive and to be honest, we don't recommend that you bring your car here unless you really have to. Expats of course have little choice even though many will take public transport if they can!
Train Travel to Poland - Train Travel in Poland
It's easy to travel from the UK to Poland by train. You take a lunchtime Eurostar to Brussels and a high-speed train to Cologne, then the overnight sleeper train 'Jan Kiepura' from Cologne to Warsaw with connections for Krakow. Alternatively, take a mid-afternoon Eurostar to Paris, the excellent sleeper 'Perseus' train from Paris to Berlin, then an air-conditioned express from Berlin to Warsaw, Krakow, Poznan, Wroclaw or Katowice. The journey from London to Warsaw or Krakow is safe and comfortable, with couchettes and sleeping-cars for the overnight part...
Bus Travel to Poland - Bus Travel in Poland
There are many international bus lines that connect major Polish cities, with most of major European ones. Bus travel to Poland is not for everyone as you are looking at a 24 hour trip; however it is cheap! Poland has a very well developed network of private charter bus companies, which tend to be cheaper, faster, and more comfortable than travel by rail. For trips under 100km, charter buses are far more popular than trains. However, they are more difficult to use for foreigners, because they are definitely oriented towards locals...
Ship & Ferry Travel to Poland - Baltic Sea Cruises
If you are planning a trip to Poland and you are travelling from Sweden, Denmark or Finland then taking a boat is an excellent option. Operators include Unity Line, Polferries & Finnlines. The Baltic Sea is one of the newer choices in Cruise travel destinations. Like the Alaska cruises this one is only available in the summer months but it is a great way to visit the countries in Northern Europe as well as Germany and Poland. This is a popular Cruise line destination and provides access to most of Northern Europe as the Mediterranean Sea does for Southern Europe...
Public Transport in Poland - Bus, Train, Tram, Car, Taxi & Thumb!
Polish road infrastructure is extensive but generally poorly maintained, and high speed motorways currently in place are insufficient. However, public transport is quite plentiful and inexpensive: buses and trams in cities, and charter buses and trains for long distance travel. You also have the options to travel by car, taxi, bike or thumb! Bicycling is a good method to get a good impression of the scenery in Poland. The roads can sometimes be in quite a bad state, but mostly they are ok. The car drivers are careless but most do not necessarily want to kill cyclists on sight...
Visa Information for Poland
Poland is a member of the Schengen Agreement. For EU and EFTA (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland) citizens, an officially approved ID card (or a passport) is sufficient for entry. In no case will they need a visa for a stay of any length. Others will generally need a passport for entry. There are no border controls between countries that have signed and implemented the treaty - the European Union (except Bulgaria, Cyprus, Ireland, Romania and the United Kingdom), Iceland, Norway and Switzerland...