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A modern yellow and white Lower Silesian Railways train stands at night at a lit platform while another train passes by, blurred by the traffic.

How to get to Lower Silesia

An extensive transport network and the role of Wrocław, as the capital of the voivodeship and a dynamically developing economic and cultural center, make it one of the main travel destinations, which can be easily reached by any possible means of transport.

Access by car

From abroad, Lower Silesia is easily accessible from Germany: from Leipzig and Dresden via the A4 motorway, from Berlin and Cottbus via motorway 15, and from the Czech Republic via motorway 10 from Prague to Turnov and then via Szklarska Poręba or Kamienna Góra. From Europe, Lower Silesia is reached via the international E67 road from Finland through Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to the Czech Republic, and the E65 road from Sweden to the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, and Greece. Internal transport is facilitated by numerous expressways (S3, S5, S8) and national roads of transit importance:

  • DK35 – running from the Czech border, through Wałbrzych and Świdnica to Bielany Wrocławskie;
  • DK5 – connecting the largest urban agglomerations in Poland: the Tricity, the Bydgoszcz, Poznań, Wrocław, and Wałbrzych agglomerations. It ends at the border with the Czech Republic in Lubawka;
  • DK94 – connecting cities such as Zgorzelec, Legnica, Wrocław, Opole, Sosnowiec, Jarosław;
  • DK8 – leading from the border with the Czech Republic in Kudowa-Zdrój to Raczki near Suwałki;
  • A4 – a motorway running from the border with Germany through Bolesławiec, Legnica, Wrocław, Opole, Katowice, Kraków, Tarnów to the border crossing with Ukraine.
Aerial photo at sunset, the photo includes the glass-covered Wrocław airport, along with part of the parking lot and even a part of the runway.
Wrocław Airport, photo by Wiktor Woźniak, Facebook - Airport

Travel by plane

The airport is located in the capital of the province. Wrocław Airport It offers regular connections to dozens of cities across Europe, and seasonally, even beyond the borders of the old continent. In terms of passenger numbers, it is currently the fourth largest Polish airport. It is permanently served by 10 scheduled airlines, and during the summer, a number of charter flights also operate. Flights depart several times a week from major European capitals such as London, Oslo, Paris, Rome, and Brussels, as well as cities of metropolitan and tourist importance such as Zurich, Milan, Frankfurt, Bristol, and Porto. Information on the current route network can be found on the website. https://airport.wroclaw.pl/en.

The airport, located approximately 10 km west of the city center, can be reached by car, city bus 106, or taxi. City buses depart every 15-20 minutes, and the journey to the city center takes approximately 30-50 minutes. Tickets can be purchased either from the ticket machine at the bus stop (cash and credit card) or on the bus (credit card). Information about tickets for public transport in Wrocław can be found at this page. There are also several car rental companies in the arrivals hall. More information about the rental companies can be found at Check it out here.

Travel by train or bus

The Lower Silesian Voivodeship has convenient, direct rail connections to all major cities in Poland and a well-connected network of connections to the Czech Republic and Germany. A wide range of local rail connections is provided by Lower Silesian Railway, which facilitate access to even the most remote corners of the region. This carrier's offer is constantly expanding, reaching other important tourist destinations, such as Świeradów-Zdrój and Zagórze Śląskie. It is also worth adding that the modernized Wrocław Main Railway Station It is a convenient transfer hub thanks to its proximity to the bus station, which serves scheduled connections from all over Europe. You can reach it from Vienna, Budapest, Basel, and Cologne, among others, and also start your journey to the picturesque surroundings. More information about long-distance trains and international connections can be found at intercity.pl. Moreover, most district towns in Lower Silesia have national and regional bus connections, facilitating access to smaller towns. A popular bus route search engine in Poland is e-podroznik.pl.

Travel by bike or on foot

Cycling enthusiasts and long-distance hikers can reach Lower Silesia by using international and national cycling routes, as well as marked pedestrian paths. Regional cycling routes can be easily tracked on the website https://dolnyslaskrowerem.pl/. The voivodeship is crossed by, among others, EuroVelo 9 – the so-called Amber Trail, the Oder Trail, the Polish-Czech Friendship Route, the Way of St. James, and the European long-distance hiking trail E3, connecting the shores of the Atlantic with the Black Sea. More information about hiking.

Getting around cities

For tourists, getting around Polish cities is very convenient today thanks to modern mobile applications such as Jakdojade (iOS, Android). The app allows you to quickly find optimal public transport routes, presents up-to-date timetables, transfer information, and estimated travel times. Its intuitive interface and multilingual support make it easier to navigate an unfamiliar city, eliminating the need to use paper timetables or familiarize yourself with local transport infrastructure. Additionally, in many cities, Jakdojade allows you to purchase public transport tickets directly within the app, further enhancing travel comfort and making sightseeing easier and more accessible for visitors.