Train to Torun - connections, tickets and itinerary

• The second station, Toruń Miasto (Square 18 Stycznia 4), handles regional traffic and is closer to the centre - the ruins of the Teutonic Knights' castle can be reached in a few minutes' walk.

• Local transport: you can travel around the city on MZK Toruń buses and trams.

• Best time to go: May-June and September-October - less crowded than in summer, daytime temperatures are 12-23°C, and accommodation prices are moderate.

• How much to go for: a weekend (Friday evening - Sunday) is enough for the main attractions - Old Town Square, Teutonic Castle, Copernicus House, Gingerbread Museum and Planetarium.

• Practical tip: on Tuesdays admission to the permanent exhibitions at the Toruń Gingerbread Museum is free.

The best choice is May or June, when the daytime temperature is 20-23°C and tourist traffic is still moderate.

Spring (April–May)

• Daytime highs are 15-20°C and the gardens and parks along the Vistula River are in bloom.

• There are shorter queues to the Gingerbread Museum and Copernicus House than in summer.

• Accommodation prices are moderate, so it is easier to find a hotel in the centre.

Summer (June–August)

• The daytime temperature is the warmest of the year - up to 24°C.

• The full tourist season is underway, so accommodation prices are higher.

• Festivals and open-air events are held in the Old Town Square and along the Vistula River.

• The long evenings are perfect for walks through the Old Town and along the Vistula boulevards.

Autumn (September–October)

• September sees the Nada Festival - contemporary music in Gothic interiors.

• Autumn brings the Gingerbread Festival with workshops, tastings and events throughout the city.

• The daytime temperature is 12-18°C and accommodation prices are lower than in summer.

Winter (December–March)

• Temperatures drop to around -3°C at night and daytime temperatures are 2-10°C.

• During this period, fewer tourists arrive and it is easiest to find lower accommodation prices.

• In February, the Dies Natalis Copernici - Copernicus' birthday gala - is held in the Old Town Hall.

• In December, the Old Town Square hosts a Christmas market with gingerbread, mulled wine and handicrafts.

Direct PKP Intercity trains connect Toruń with Warsaw, Poznań, Wrocław, Gdańsk, Krakow and Katowice.

From Poznań to Toruń

• You travel approximately 1.5 hours by IC train.

• Regional connections are also available, which take about 2 hours.

• You can choose from several connections per day.

From Warsaw to Toruń

• A direct IC train takes about 2 hours.

• Connections run throughout the day.

From Gdańsk to Toruń

• The IC train ride through Bydgoszcz takes about 2.5 hours.

• You have a choice of several connections per day.

From Wrocław to Toruń

• A direct IC train takes approximately 3 hours.

• Several connections per day are available on this route.

From Kraków to Toruń

• The direct IC train takes approximately 5 hours.

• One direct connection per day is available.

• You can also choose a connection with one change.

From Katowice to Toruń

• You travel approximately 5 hours without a change.

• There are several direct IC connections per day on this route.

You buy your ticket to Toruń on Europodróże without registration - it goes to your e-mail and SMS. 30 minutes before departure you get an SMS reminder with a link to your ticket. The earlier you buy, the greater the choice of seats. With PKP Intercity tickets, refunds are possible up to 20 minutes before departure and exchanges up to 30 minutes before departure - see the refunds and exchanges page for details.

From the railway station to the centre

You can get from Toruń Główny Railway Station to the Old Town by MZK bus - get on at Toruń Główny 04 stop and get off at Plac Rapackiego. The ride takes a few minutes. A single 60-minute ticket costs a few zlotys - you can buy it on the Jakdojade, SkyCash or moBILET app, at terminals in the vehicles and in paper form.

If you choose to walk, the Józef Piłsudski Bridge takes you straight into the centre - it takes around 40 minutes to get there. On the way you pass the Live Gingerbread Museum and Planetarium, so you can start your sightseeing even before you reach the Market Square.

If you are travelling by regional train, you can get off at Toruń Miasto train station (square 18 Stycznia 4) - from there it takes about a dozen minutes on foot to reach the ruins of the Teutonic castle.

A taxi from Toruń Główny train station will take you to the centre in a few minutes, and the fare costs several zlotys.

Around the city

You can get around the Old Town on foot - the Old Town Square, the Teutonic Castle, Copernicus House and the Leaning Tower are all within a few minutes' walk of each other.

If you are planning a city break, it is most convenient to spend the night in the Old Town or near Rapacki Square. You then have the main attractions within walking distance, and public transport is mainly useful for getting to and from the train station.

Where to stay overnight:

• Old Town - most convenient location, main attractions within walking distance

• Around Rapacki Square - good access from the station, close to the centre

Old Town Square with Town Hall and Copernicus monument

The heart of the Old Town. The Town Hall, dating from the 14th century, has a 40-metre-high observation tower - entrance is charged. On the Market Square you will also see Artus Court and the Tenement House Under the Star with an exhibition of Far Eastern art. The tour of the Market Square with its surroundings takes 1-2 hours. It is advisable to arrive before 10:00, before organised groups arrive.

The Museum of Toruń Gingerbread

An interactive history of gingerbread making with baking workshops under the supervision of a master - workshops are worth booking in advance as places fill up quickly. A visit without the workshop takes 1-1.5 hours. There is an entrance fee.

Ruins of the Teutonic Castle

A Gothic fortress from the 13th century overlooking the Vistula River. Here you will see historical exhibitions, the underground and a model of the castle in its original form. The tour takes 1-1.5 hours. There is an entrance fee.

Nicolaus Copernicus House

This is the historic house where the astronomer was born. On site you will see an exhibition on astronomy and the Renaissance and a multimedia installation on the original 16th century ceiling. The tour takes 1-1.5 hours. There is an entrance fee.

Leaning Tower

Gothic tower from the 14th century tilted from the vertical by almost 1.5 metres. It takes 20-30 minutes to walk around and go inside. From the outside you will see it free of charge, while entrance to the inside is charged.

W. Dziewulski Planetarium

On site, you can choose a séance under the dome and visit the interactive Geodium with physical experiments. The visit takes 1.5-2 hours. There is an entrance fee. It is worth checking the schedule before visiting, as weekend screenings fill up quickly.

Vistula bunker

This is an air raid shelter from the 1940s with a bombing simulation. The facility operates seasonally, usually from spring to summer. The tour takes 30-45 minutes. There is an entrance fee, and booking in advance helps as groups are intimate.

Plan for 1 day

1. Old Town Square with the Town Hall tower (in the morning, before the crowds)
2. Nicolaus Copernicus House
3. Leaning Tower
4. Lunch on Market Square or Szeroka Street
5. Museum of Toruń Gingerbread
6. Ruins of the Teutonic Knights' Castle
7. An evening stroll along the Vistula boulevards

Plan for the weekend

Friday evening: arrival in Toruń, walk through the illuminated Old Town Square, dinner in the Old Town.

Saturday: Planetarium with Geodium in the morning, Museum of Toruń Gingerbread with a baking workshop, lunch, walk in the Old Town with the Leaning Tower and the Tenement House Under the Star, dinner with craft beer at the Jan Olbracht Old Town Brewery.

Sunday: Ruins of the Teutonic Castle, Vistula Bunker in season, Nicolaus Copernicus House, lunch and departure in the afternoon.

What to eat

Toruń gingerbread - the city's main culinary speciality. This is no ordinary cake - Toruń's gingerbread has a centuries-old tradition, and the recipes vary from bakery to bakery. You can buy them in the Old Town in bakeries, restaurants and in the Gingerbread Museum. In decorative boxes, they work well as souvenirs.

Goose meat - a speciality of the Kujawsko-Pomorskie region, traditionally associated with St Martin's Day. Restaurants in the Old Town serve it in various variants - roasted, in confit and with apples.

Piecuchy - baked dumplings with sweet or salty stuffing. You can find versions with game, mushrooms, fruit or gingerbread. The dish appears in restaurants in the Old Town.

Craft beer - there are several craft breweries in Toruń. Browar Staromiejski Jan Olbracht brews beer in historic interiors in the Old Town. Carpe Kraft in Teatralny Square has a wide selection of kraft beers.

Naleśniki w Manekinie - a chain with three locations in Toruń, specialising in sweet and salty pancakes. Portions are large and prices affordable.

Miś milk bar - traditional Polish dishes at low prices. You'll eat pea soup, pork chops and pierogi here.

Where to eat:

• Old Town Square - gastronomy and souvenir shops cluster here and on Szeroka Street

• Szeroka Street - gingerbread in decorative boxes, beer from local breweries and crafts within a few minutes' walk of the Market Square

Souvenirs

• Gingerbread in decorative boxes - a classic souvenir from Toruń, available to buy in the Old Town in bakeries and restaurants

• Beer from local breweries - available in shops and breweries in the Old Town

• Handicrafts - to buy in the Old Town Square and Szeroka Street

Below is the approximate cost of staying in Toruń per person per night.

Each variant assumes 1 overnight stay. For a weekend with 2 nights, add the cost of accommodation and food for the second day accordingly.

You can check train tickets on Europodróże after entering your route. The earlier you buy, the greater the choice of prices and seats. Before purchasing, it is worth checking weekend, group and family discounts, the Large Family Card, and reductions for seniors, students and children.