Day trips from Rzeszów by train - trip itinerary | PolishTrains

At a glance

• Rzeszow to Krakow by train takes just 1 hour 21 minutes; the earliest departure is at 06:17
• Lancut is only 11 minutes from Rzeszow by train, making it the quickest day-trip destination
• Przemysl is 78 minutes from Rzeszow; from there you can continue to Lviv in Ukraine
• Rzeszow to Lviv covers approximately 171 km with a required change at Przemysl; 11 daily connections
• The Podkarpackie Agglomeration Railway (PKA) connects Rzeszow to the airport and surrounding towns
• Sandomierz is reachable from Rzeszow in under 2 hours, with highlights including the Underground Tourist Route

Rzeszów is the capital of the Subcarpathian region - a region that is becoming increasingly popular not only for its beautiful scenery and history, but also for its convenient and easily accessible transport links. We are referring here to the launch of the Podkarpackie Agglomeration Railway (PKA), the development of which has resulted in an increase in passenger numbers. This has provided Rzeszów with a connection to the airport and surrounding cities, and above all to trains covering longer routes with a stopover in the Subcarpathian region. This makes exploring the region, with its diverse localities, extremely easy and enjoyable.

It is worth planning day trips from Rzeszów, having first verified the available connections and attractions. And there are plenty of them! Among the points worth visiting when choosing Rzeszów as a starting station, the following places and trains can be mentioned:

• Rzeszów Główny - Kraków Główny - IC 56 WAWEL at 6:17 a.m., the train departs from platform two, requires no changes and finishes at 7:38 a.m., the cost of a first class ticket is 72 zlotys and 54.41 in second class; in Kraków it is worth visiting the Main Market Square, the Cloth Hall, Wawel Castle or Schindler's Factory. The last train back to Rzeszów leaves Cracow at 21:08 (EIP Pendolino).

• Rzeszów Główny - Tarnów Główny - REG 39438 at 9:01 a.m., where you can visit the Renaissance Market Square with Town Hall, the Ethnographic Museum with a unique exhibition of Roma culture or the Diocesan Museum. The last return train (REG 39427) from Tarnów leaves at 22:06 and arrives in Rzeszów at 23:15.

• Rzeszów Główny - Sandomierz - IC 607 at 5:48, no change required, arrives at the final station at 7:51; in Sandomierz it is worth visiting the Opatowska Gate, the Underground Tourist Route and the Armoury. The last journey on this route is the IC 606 train, which leaves Sandomierz at 20:07 and is in Rzeszów at 22:08.

• Rzeszów Główny - Jarosław - the earliest train, requiring no change, departs Rzeszów for Jarosław at 4:43 - REG 30401 - and arrives at the final station at 5:29. In Jarosław, it is worth seeing the Podkarpackie Film Trail, the Black Chapel or the Jarosław Underground. The last return train on this route**(REG 30482**) returns from Jarosław at 21:59 and arrives in Rzeszów at 22:58, requiring a change at Przeworsk at 22:22 for REG 33740.

• Rzeszów Główny - Przemyśl Główny - REG 39401 at 6:14, the train arrives at the final station at 7:32, no change required; in Przemyśl it is worth visiting the Old Town Market, the National Museum of Przemysl Land or the Museum of the History of the City of Przemyśl. The last return train to Rzeszów leaves Przemyśl at 21:15.

Day trips from Rzeszów are also a great travel option for seniors. This is because they don't have to worry about complicated logistical connections; instead, all they have to do is get on a train, travel a few kilometres and enjoy the attractions. In addition, there are many concessions and discounts available for senior trips. Rzeszów is an ideal starting point in this regard. Nearby destinations and quiet routes include:

• Rzeszów Główny - Łańcut - IC 3538 BYSTRZYCA at 5:12 a.m., the train requires no changes and the journey takes 11 minutes, arriving in Łańcut at 5:23 a.m. Łańcut offers attractions such as the Museum-Zamek, the Castle Park, the Orchid House and the Synagogue. The last return train leaves Łańcut at 22:41 and arrives in Rzeszów at 22:58.

• Rzeszów Główny - Przeworsk - Train IC 30173 - PRZEMYŚLANIN at 7:02 a.m., no change required, arrives in Przeworsk at 7:26 p.m. A first class ticket costs 19.50 PLN, while a second class ticket costs 18.10 PLN. It is worth visiting the Lubomirski Palace, the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchres or the Bernardine Fathers' Monastery. The last return train leaves at 22:22 and arrives in Rzeszów at 22:58.

• Rzeszów Główny - Boguchwała - REG 30951 at 4:06 a.m.; the Podkarpacki Agglomeration Railway train, which does not require a change as the journey takes 15 minutes, gets off at Boguchwała at 4:20 a.m. The ticket costs 6.60. In Boguchwała, it is worth visiting the Solidarność Municipal Garden, the Wanda Siemaszkowa Theatre and the Market Square. The last return train leaves at 23:45 and arrives in Rzeszów at 23:59.

Rzeszów is 171 kilometres from Lviv. Trains on this route run 11 times a day. You must change trains at Przemyśl Główny, from where the train travels directly to Lviv. The earliest connection is at 4:43 (R 30401), the next at 8:21 (EC431) and the last at 21:43 (EC57).

You can see a lot of sights in one day. The main points of interest are the Lviv Opera House, Svobody Square with its monument to Adam Mickiewicz, Svobody Avenue, Pototski Palace and Corpus Christi Church. Return trains also require a change at Przemyśl. The last connection (Ukrzaliznytsia 715) leaves **from Lviv to Rzeszów at 18:29 and arrives at 21:06.**.

Check also: Train to Lviv.

A day trip from Rzeszów can include a variety of locations. However, it is best to focus on the closest towns and cities to get the most out of it. It is worth visiting Kraków, Tarnów, Sandomierz, Jarosław or Przemyśl. Seniors, on the other hand, may choose slightly closer places such as Łańcut, Przeworsk and Boguchwała. It is also possible to travel beyond the Polish border on the Rzeszów-Lwów route, and the train timetable can be checked at www.polishtrains.eu.

See also the guide: Rail travel for senior citizens.