By train to All Saints' | PolishTrains

At a glance

• Rail operators typically add extra trains and seats around All Saints' Day on 1 November
• Domestic tickets on PolishTrains go on sale up to 30 days before departure
• Popular routes between major cities often sell out before the bank holiday period
• Battery-operated candles and flowers are allowed as hand luggage; open-flame candles are prohibited
• Warsaw's Powazki Cemetery and Cracow's Rakowicki Cemetery are easily reachable by train
• Return-day travel is feasible on main intercity routes; smaller destinations may require planning You can check current train connections for All Saints' Day in the PolishTrains search engine.

The most important Polish necropolises

Warsaw: Cmentarz Komunalny Północny, Cmentarz Centralny, Powązki There are almost 40 active necropolises in Warsaw. No wonder that around 1 and 2 November, the capital is visited by a huge crowd of people who want to light a candle on the graves of not only their loved ones, but also famous people, representatives of the world of culture, sport or politics. Additional trains to the city make it easier to get there. Within the capital, in turn, there is extensive public transport, which helps to get you to your destination efficiently.

Cracow: Rakowicki Cemetery Cracow is not only the characteristic, beautiful Rakowicki Cemetery, although you can reach it on foot from Cracow Central Station. Did you know that it was entered in the register of historical monuments as early as 1976? This distinction underlines its extraordinary character. Other well-known memorials in Cracow include the Salwator Cemetery, the Krypta Zasłużonych (Crypt of the Deserving) on Skałka or one of Cracow's youngest necropolises in Podgórki Tynieckie.

Łódź The railway timetable, adapted to travellers' expectations, makes it possible to reach Łódź comfortably. There are a number of memorials, the largest of which are the Cemetery on the Downs and the Old Cemetery.

On PolishTrains, you can buy domestic tickets up to 30 days before travelling. You can check the timetable on PolishTrains without logging in, and an account is only created at the purchase stage. InWrocław, there are as many as 13 active cemeteries which can be conveniently reached by intercity and regional PKP trains. Between 30 October and 4 November, trains with additional carriages will be available to accommodate as many travellers as possible going to the graves of their loved ones in the capital of Lower Silesia. You can check the current rules on the PolishTrains ticket refunds and exchanges page.

Poznań: Miłostowo, Junikowo About 140,000 people are buried in Poznań's Junikowo Cemetery, making it the largest of its kind in the city. However, the most famous is Miłostowo Cemetery, which is also the largest in terms of area. It is to these two places that the majority of travellers to the capital of Wielkopolska on 1 and 2 November head .

GdańskCemeteries are divided into those that are historical, with many years of history, and those that are completely new. Even if you are travelling to Tricity from the near vicinity, it will be more efficient for you to get there by public transport, including trains, of which there are many at the seaside.

KatowiceIn Katowice, you will find cemeteries associated with different faiths and different historical periods. If you want to travel to this city by train, it is advisable to buy your ticket in advance to be sure of a seat and to plan the whole journey in advance.

Szczecin: Central Cemetery Did you know that Szczecin's Central Cemetery is the largest in Poland and the third largest in Europe? It covers an area of 172 hectares. So it's not hard to guess that getting there by car around All Saints' Day is very difficult. Travelling by train is the most convenient option.

BydgoszczThe largest number of graves in Bydgoszcz is located in the municipal cemetery on Wiślana Street. There are also seven such places in Bydgoszcz that have been entered in the register of monuments. This is an opportunity to take a walk, have a moment of reflection and contemplate at this special time.

Book tickets in advance

There are more travellers eager to take advantage of the PKP offer during the All Saints period. The large turnout means that sometimes you won't be able to buy a ticket with a seat at the last minute . Therefore, if possible, decide on a particular connection as soon as possible. You will be guaranteed to buy a seat for the most comfortable train and sit in a seat that is convenient for you. This is especially important if you are travelling in a larger group, travelling with a child or if you are a person with a disability.

Train journey planner - for your convenience

Our journey planner allows you to buy train tickets from a wide range of carriers in one place. So you don't have to check each connection separately. Everything will be gathered in one place, making it easy to choose and monitor the best prices. Decide with peace of mind which train is best for you.

Transfer search engine

Riding a train is not only about using PKP Intercity. Especially if you rarely take trains, you may not be aware of other options. Sometimes a journey to a smaller location requires changing trains. In this case, it is important to choose the most favourable option. A journey planner will also help you to plan a convenient option in this case. Especially in the changeable November weather.

It is worth buying a discounted ticket

Also check out how you can save money on the train tickets you buy . Popular discounts include: Large Family Card, EIP/EIC family ticket and Cheaper with Relatives Intercity and TLK. It is usually more cost-effective to buy your ticket in advance rather than just before a holiday. Then you can also count on a discount.

Convenient electronic ticket

In the hustle and bustle of travel, it is easy to misplace a paper ticket somewhere. That is why when you purchase your ticket via the polishtrains.eu ticket search engine, you will receive it by email and, if you wish, also as an SMS. This way you will always have it at hand to check your booked seat, for example. You will buy everything conveniently, online, without having to visit the train station and stand in long queues.

No traffic jams, no parking problems

The period of the holiday of the dead is a time of increased traffic in the vicinity of larger and smaller cemeteries. This is combined with traffic jams stretching from the city limits and parking problems. It is better to save yourself this stress and decide to travel by train. Train stations are located in city centres, from where you can often get to the cemetery on foot or by special bus lines to the necropolis.

Timetable during the All Saints' period

The period at the end of October and the beginning of November is a time of increased traffic at railway stations. All railway companies are aware of this and therefore prepare a network of additional connections for trains running only then. The connections are created in such a way that it is even possible to get there and back on the same day. Before travelling, check the latest information in the PolishTrains baggage guide. Also check out regional commuting - in many cases it is more convenient and even faster than using your own car.

If you have any doubts, contact PolishTrains Customer Service. Use the handy online train search engine to buy your most convenient train ticket in advance and in the comfort of your own home for the November bank holiday. Find out how easy it is.