Holiday destinations by train | PolishTrains
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Holidays and beautiful weather are conducive to travelling and discovering different corners of Poland. You can check current connections and ticket prices on PolishTrains - you can buy a ticket without creating an account and receive it by email and SMS. For a summer trip, it is worth buying your ticket in advance, as places on popular routes fill up quickly during the season. As with the Baltic Sea and Tatry, you can check connections to Mazury and buy a ticket using the PolishTrains search engine. However, there are destinations that enjoy the greatest popularity every year. Among the holiday bestsellers are connections to the Tricity, Kołobrzeg, Świnoujście and Zakopane. What is the charm of these destinations and how much does an online ticket cost?
At a glance
You can buy a ticket for a summer trip on PolishTrains in a few steps: enter the route and date, choose a connection, provide your details and pay. When planning a budget trip around Dolny Śląsk, you can compare prices and connections to Karpacz and Szklarska Poręba in the PolishTrains search engine without creating an account. If you need help, PolishTrains customer service operates daily from 7:00-23:00 in Polish, English, Ukrainian and Russian. You can email contact@polishtrains.eu or use the form on the PolishTrains contact page. You can check current ticket prices for all coastal routes in the PolishTrains search engine. ### At a glance
- The Baltic coast - including Gdansk, Gdynia, Sopot and Kolobrzeg - is reachable by direct train from major cities
- Pendolino high-speed trains significantly cut journey times to seaside destinations
- Night trains with sleeper and couchette cars offer a stress-free option for longer holiday journeys
- Zakopane is approximately 3-3.5 hours from Krakow and 5-6 hours from Warsaw by train
- Summer holiday tickets sell out fast - book on PolishTrains up to 30 days in advance
- Skis and snowboards in a bag travel as hand luggage on PKP Intercity and POLREGIO services You can check the detailed baggage rules for your selected connection in the PolishTrains baggage guide.
The Baltic coast is famous for its beautiful, wide and sandy beaches. No wonder it attracts tourists from all over Poland every year. The presence of high-speed Pendolino trains significantly shortens travel time, and numerous night connections offer the option of a sleeper car or couchette, so you arrive at your destination relaxed. Which seaside destinations can be reached by train.
Gdańsk
The capital of the Tricity attracts visitors with its rich history and UNESCO-listed Old Town. Attractions such as Neptune's Fountain, the Second World War Museum or the Solidarity Museum await tourists. Numerous pubs and atmospheric streets encourage long walks. Easy access is provided by direct connections from cities such as Warsaw, Cracow, Poznań and Wrocław. Fast Pendolino trains allow you to get to Gdańsk in just a few hours!
Gdynia
It attracts tourists because of its wide and sandy beaches and very good accommodation facilities. The rich gastronomic offer and numerous attractions such as the Gdynia Aquarium or the pier make it a popular holiday destination. The symbol of the city is the "Dar Pomorza" ship located at the promenade. You can get to Gdynia from Warsaw, Cracow or Wrocław, among others.
Sopot
This is the most eventful part of the Tricity with a long tradition of music festivals in the Forest Opera. It now has a reputation as an exclusive city. Sopot's trademark is its spectacular Pier and amber gallery. Numerous pubs and music clubs attract entertainment fans from all over Poland. You can get to Sopot from, among others, Cracow, Wrocław and Warsaw.
Kołobrzeg
The most popular holiday resort of the central coastal area impresses with its historic centre and spectacular promenade. Tourists can enjoy numerous bathing beaches, a pier and the lighthouse, which is open to the public. Kołobrzeg can be reached from Poznań, Kraków, Katowice and Warsaw. Convenient access is provided by numerous night-time connections.
Świnoujście
The western pearl of the Polish Baltic coast is a delight with its wide beaches, historic buildings and proximity to the Wolin National Park. It is also an ideal destination for cycling fans. Numerous cycle paths make it possible to explore the coast. There are also ferries to Scandinavia.
Zakopane
There are connections to Zakopane for lovers of mountain hiking. You can get to Zakopane by train from Warsaw and Cracow, among others. Travelling by train will allow you to bypass traffic jams at the entrance to the city, and the central location of the station allows you to quickly reach the chosen route. Travelling by train also saves a lot of money on parking.
Booking and purchasing train tickets
Ticket reservations can be made via the booking form, e-mail: contact@polishtrains.eu or by telephone: 703 402 010 (Call cost: PLN 2.58 including VAT/min). On PolishTrains, you can buy a ticket without registering and check connections for a summer trip. You are welcome to contact us!
Marcin Lis, member of the PolishTrains team. A travel enthusiast who regularly travels by train across Poland and Europe. Analyst and marketer studying travellers’ needs and behaviour since 2017.