Cheap weekend trips from Wrocław - train journey | PolishTrains

At a glance

• Legnica is just 33 minutes from Wroclaw with St Mary's Church, Copper Museum, and Piast Castle
• Walbrzych takes 55 minutes and offers Ksiaz Castle, its underground tunnels, and the historic Palm House
• Jaworzyna Slaska is 30 minutes away with a railway museum; tickets start from around 8 zloty
• Szklarska Poreba in the Giant Mountains is reachable from Wroclaw with a ticket from around 18 zloty
• PKP Intercity offers up to 9 daily Wroclaw-Legnica connections; the first train departs around 5 a.m.
• Statutory concessions apply on InterCity trains, reducing ticket costs for students, children, and seniors

If you're looking for inspiration for budget trips, be sure to check out the nearby areas. That is, places which can be reached quickly and comfortably by rail without unnecessary transfers. We suggest starting your tour of Lower Silesia with Legnica, Wałbrzych or Świdnica.

Legnica

It takes approximately 33 minutes**to get from Wrocław to Legnica** by train. PKP Intercity offers about 9 connections every day, and the first train departs from Wrocław at around 5am. Normal ticket prices start at around 13 PLN. Remember that **statutory con**cessions apply on InterCity trains.

Best attractions in Legnica:

• St Mary's Church - a historic building with a viewing tower from which you can admire the city.

• Copper Museum - a place where you can learn about the history of this metal and see a collection of copper minerals from around the world.

• Piast Castle - a historic castle available for guided tours during the summer season.

Wałbrzych

A train journey from Wrocław to Wałbrzych will take you around 55 minutes. During the day, you will find several connections from PKP Intercity and one from POLREGIO. The ticket price at PKP Intercity starts at around 16 PLN.

Best attractions in Wałbrzych:

• Książ Castle - one of the best restored castles in Poland; with an audio guide you will visit the baroque halls and learn about its history.

• The Książ Castle Underground - a historical place of Lower Silesia connected with World War II and the legend of the Golden Train.

• The Palm House - one of the oldest in the country; there are over 250 species of plants, including many exotic ones.

Jaworzyna Śląska

Only a 30-minute train journey from Wrocław to Jaworzyna Śląska separates you from an interesting weekend trip. Every day on this route you will find several connections from PKP Intercity and one morning connection offered by POLREGIO. You will pay for a normal ticket from around 8 PLN (in the case of IC).

Best attractions in Jaworzyna Śląska:

• Railway Museum - during a guided tour you will learn about the history of railways and see interesting exhibits like steam locomotives and old wagons.

• The Steam Locomotive Route - a weekend attraction offered by the Railway Museum, i.e. a ride in a vintage diesel locomotive car.

• Cycle routes - an excellent starting point for cycling trips. After prior reservation [on the train you can transport your bicycle (/news/bicycles-on-the-train-rules-and-costs-of-carriage) and set off for a ride along the scenic route to Świdnica (approx. 30 km).

Looking for an idea for a weekend trip abroad? The many train connections to the Czech Republic and Germany will make it easy for you to organise your trip. We recommend a trip to Pardubice, Prague, Berlin or Frankfurt/Oder. The journey to these destinations will take you an average of 3 to 4 hours.

Pardubice

You can travel from Wrocław to Pardubice in around 2 hours and 52 minutes. Every day, PKP Intercity offers 4 connections on the Baltic Express (which terminates in Prague). You can set off for this Czech city both after 5am (a good option if you want to start sightseeing on a Saturday morning) and after 5pm (when you plan a weekend trip on a Friday after work).

Top attractions in Pardubice:

• The Green Gate - which is a Gothic tower with a gateway that includes a lookout point and several floors with exhibitions full of legends and medieval stories.

• Pardubice Castle - the most important tourist site on the city's map, the castle section with its chambers and armoury with an interesting exhibition of helmets, armour and weapons are open to the public.

• Automatic Mills - an industrial monument from the early 20th century, which automated the process of milling grain and producing flour in the region.

Frankfurt (Oder)

Another interesting destination for the weekend is Frankfurt (Oder), which you can reach by train in about 3 hours. PKP Intercity also offers 4 connections on this route (trains continue towards Berlin) - if you want to start sightseeing on Saturday, we recommend taking the EC 54 Odra train leaving Wrocław Główny at 7:11am.

Top attractions in Frankfurt (Oder):

• St**. Mary's Church Tower** - a viewpoint located on a 67-metre high tower.

• Promenade - the perfect place for a stroll along the river.

• Helenesee - the lake, nicknamed the "little Baltic Sea", is the region's most interesting attraction for water sports enthusiasts.

Prague

Weekend trips abroad from Wrocław to Prague are extremely popular. For this reason, PKP Intercity offers an average of 4 connections per day, and the journey takes about 4 hours. These trains go via Pardubice, so you can divide your trip into several stages and visit Pardubice one day and Prague the next.

Top attractions in Prague:

• Charles Bridge - Prague's most famous attraction, a bridge decorated with Baroque figures of saints with medieval gates on either side.

• Hradčany Castle - a castle on a hill - you can enter the castle square for free, only the interior is ticketed.

• Malá Strana - a district with Wallenstein Palace, the historic Church of St. Nicholas and beautiful Baroque gardens.

Berlin

Using the same trains as for Frankfurt (Oder), you will reach Berlin from Wrocław in about 4 hours. In this case you can also divide the journey into two parts and first visit Frankfurt (Oder) and then Berlin.

The best attractions in Berlin:

• The Branderburg Gate - a symbol of a united Berlin, cultural events often take place in its vicinity.

• Reichstag - the parliament building with a glass dome, there is a viewing point.

• Museum Island - this is the place on the island of Spreeinsel where you will visit as many as 5 museums, including the Old National Gallery and the Pergamon Museum.

Want to make the most of the whole weekend? Go to places where you can not only explore, but also experience a bit of activity. Visit Szklarska Poręba, Kudowa-Zdrój or Zielona Góra.

Szklarska Poręba

**Szklarska Por**ęba could not be missing from the suggestions for weekend trips from Wrocław. You certainly won't be bored in this town and its surroundings! Above all due to the numerous hiking trails and peaks of the Karkonosze Mountains, which are waiting to be conquered.

Travel time on the Wrocław Główny - Szklarska Poręba Górna route is approximately 3 hours and 4 minutes. This connection is offered by both PKP Intercity and POLREGIO.

The best attractions in Szklarska Poręba:

• Karkonosze National Park - a green park full of hiking trails, allowing you to reach the Karkonosze peaks, as well as admire the many rock formations and other natural beauties.

• Szrenica - a peak in the Karkonosze Mountains at the height of 1362 m above sea level, you can climb it on your own via a mountain trail or take a cable car.

• Kamieńczyk Waterfall - the highest waterfall in the Polish Karkonosze (27 metres).

Kudowa-Zdrój

Another place worth visiting, but with a slightly different atmosphere, is Kudowa-Zdrój. A trip here is recommended to everyone regardless of age. You can get hereby train from Wrocław in about 3 hours and 17 minutes. PKP Intercity offers one weekend connection on Saturday and Sunday before 10am. The train also passes through other spa towns, such as Polanica-Zdrój and Duszniki-Zdrój.

Best attractions in Kudowa-Zdrój:

• Spa Park - a space for a relaxing stroll and a moment of respite, within the park you can climb the Parkowa Mountain 477 m above sea level.

• Mineral Water Pump Room - a place where you can taste therapeutic mineral waters for a symbolic fee.

• The Skull Chapel - an impressive Baroque temple whose ceiling and walls are lined with thousands of human skulls and bones.

Zielona Góra

Have you already visited Lower Silesia and want to go a bit further? We suggest the nearby Lubuskie Voivodeship, and more specifically one of its capitals, Zielona Góra. You will be taken from** Wrocław to Zielona Góra** by PKP Intercity train. There are direct connections several times a day and the journey takes less than two hours. Alternatively, there are also connections with a change offered by POLREGIO.

Best attractions in Zielona Góra:

• The Wine Museum - a place related to the wine traditions of the region, you will learn not only how to prepare this drink, but also its history.

• Museum of Old Torture - one of the most interesting and unusual museums, it shows the ways of administering justice throughout different eras.

• The Wine Park with Palm House - a space full of vegetation and right in the centre of the city.

Trip without a plan? Additional attractions? If you not only want to see the sights, but also want to spontaneously combine visits to several places in one weekend trip from Wrocław, the following suggestions are certainly for you!

Jelenia Góra

You can visit this town on your way to Szklarska Poręba. You can get here by train from Wrocław in about 1 hour and 51 minutes. It's a great stopover before travelling the mountain trails. Then, from Jelenia Góra to Szklarska Poręba, you have only about 53 minutes by train.

The best attractions in Jelenia Góra:

• Grzybek viewing tower - a vantage point to admire the Jeleniogórska Basin and theGiant Mountains.

• Castle Tower - a viewing point which the city makes available to tourists free of charge.

• Cieplickie Thermal Baths - thermal pools and aquapark allowing you to relax for a while.

Kłodzko

Quick trip to an interesting place? Check out Kłodzko, which you can reach**by train from Wrocław** in around 1 hour and 3 minutes. Several PKP Intercity trains stop daily at Kłodzko Miasto station. In addition, at weekends you can find connections with a change from POLREGIO.

Best attractions in Kłodzko:

• Kłodzko Fortress - a huge fortress of great military importance, especially during the Napoleonic Wars and World War II.

• Owcza Góra Fort - a structure somewhat distant from Kłodzko Fortress, but also linked to the city's defence system.

• Gothic Bridge over the Młynówka River - a famous Kłodzko bridge compared to Prague's Charles Bridge.

Świdnica

The journey from Wrocław to Świdnica will take you approximately 2 hours 41 minutes. It is reached by a PKP Intercity train. On the route, you will have to change trains in Jaworzyna Śląska (a great opportunity to visit this town as well). If you love cycling, you can cover the route from Jaworzyna Śląska to Świdnica on two wheels.

The best attractions in Świdnica:

• Church of Peace - a symbol of the city inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

• Museum of Ancient Trade - a place where you can learn about the trade traditions of medieval Świdnica.

• Town Hall Tower - a structure with a viewpoint located at a height of 38 metres.

We hope that our guide has given you inspiration for cheap weekend trips from Wrocław. Whether you are planning a trip in the immediate region - to Jaworzyna Śląska, Wałbrzych or Legnica - or a bit further afield - to Szklarska Poręba or Zielona Góra - remember about the discounts and**promotions on train travel**. And if you are going abroad to Prague or Berlin, be sure to buy your tickets online at PolishTrains.