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Regent Holidays

Poland by Train

Polish cities from Warsaw to Krakow by rail across 14 days

Illustration of Poland by Train

Regent Holidays operates this 14-day independent rail journey through Poland, departing from Warsaw and concluding in Krakow. You travel by train through five cities, spending two to three nights in each: Warsaw, Gdansk, Torun, Poznan, Wroclaw, and Krakow. Five daytime rail journeys connect the stops, with all train tickets in second class included in the package. Each city day is unguided; the itinerary names landmarks such as the Warsaw Rising Museum, Gdansk's maritime heritage, Torun's UNESCO medieval centre and gingerbread tradition, Wroclaw's Market Square and Racławice Panorama, and Krakow's Old Town with its Museum of Communism and nearby Auschwitz-Birkenau (optional, not included). Accommodation includes 4-star hotels with breakfast, return flights from the UK, and transfers at each end. This trip suits independent travellers, history enthusiasts, and budget-conscious visitors exploring Poland's cultural diversity without a guide or full meal plan.

What to know before you look closer

  • Regent Holidays does not include meals beyond breakfast; lunch and dinner are at your own expense.
  • Most days are unguided; you navigate each city independently using the provided site suggestions.
  • Optional excursions such as Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Wieliczka Salt Mine, and the Zakopane day trip are not included in the package price.
  • Travel insurance is not included; you must arrange it separately.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Polonia Palace Hotel

    Fly to Warsaw

    Fly to Poland's capital and transfer to the hotel for two nights.

  2. Day 2overnight: Polonia Palace Hotel

    Warsaw

    Spend your free day exploring the city's vibrant districts, from the Old Town to the Royal Route and Lazienki Park. Visit Plac Zamkowy, the Vistula Boulevards, the POLIN Museum and the Warsaw Rising Museum, and the Palace of Culture & Science.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Holiday Inn Gdansk

    Warsaw to Gdansk

    Today take the train from Warsaw to Gdansk, around two and a half hours with multiple departures daily. Check in to your hotel in Gdansk for two nights.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Holiday Inn Gdansk

    Gdansk

    Explore Gdansk at your own pace: the Old Town, Long Market and the Neptune Fountain, the Motława River, Westerplatte, the Gdansk Shipyard, and St. Mary's Church. Alternatively, take a short train ride to Malbork and its UNESCO-listed castle.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Hotel 1231

    Gdansk to Torun

    Today take the train from Gdansk to Torun, around two hours 15 minutes with a few departures daily. Check in to your hotel in Torun for two nights.

  6. Day 6overnight: Hotel 1231

    Torun

    Spend your day exploring Torun's UNESCO-listed medieval centre, brick Gothic architecture, cobbled streets, the Torun Gingerbread Museum, and its connections to Nicolaus Copernicus.

  7. Day 7railovernight: PURO Hotel Poznan Stare Miasto

    Torun to Poznan

    Today take the train from Torun to Poznan, around two and a half hours with few departures daily. Check in to your hotel in Poznan for two nights.

  8. Day 8overnight: PURO Hotel Poznan Stare Miasto

    Poznan

    Your free day in Poznan: the Parish Church (Fara), Plac Wolności, Poznan Old Town Hall, the Royal Castle on Przemysł Hill, and Cathedral Island with St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral.

  9. Day 9overnight: PURO Wroclaw Hotel

    Poznan to Wroclaw

    Explore Wroclaw's Market Square, the Flower Market at Plac Solny, St. Elizabeth's Church, the Ossolineum palace and gardens, the Racławice Panorama, and medieval fortifications.

  10. Day 10overnight: PURO Wroclaw Hotel

    Wroclaw

    Continue exploring Wroclaw's Market Square, the Flower Market at Plac Solny, St. Elizabeth's Church, the Ossolineum palace and gardens, the Racławice Panorama, and the Royal Palace Museum.

  11. Day 11railovernight: Metropolitan Boutique Hotel

    Wroclaw to Krakow

    Today take the train from Wroclaw to Krakow, around three and a half hours with multiple departures daily. Check in to your hotel in Krakow for three nights.

  12. Day 12overnight: Metropolitan Boutique Hotel

    Krakow

    Explore Krakow's UNESCO-listed Old Town, Europe's largest medieval market square, the 19th Century Polish Art Gallery, the Czartoryski Princes Museum, the Museum of Communism in Nowa Huta, Kazimierz and Podgórze, and Schindler's Factory.

  13. Day 13railovernight: Metropolitan Boutique Hotel

    Krakow

    Consider an optional day trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau, or visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Alternatively, take a fast train to Zakopane for the central market, Mount Gubałówka and a funicular over the Tatra Mountains.

  14. Day 14

    Fly to the UK

    Today transfer to the airport for the flight back to the UK.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3Day 3: Take the train from Warsaw to Gdansk, approximately two and a half hours, opening onto the Baltic coast and the city's maritime heritage.
  • Day 5Day 5: Train from Gdansk to Torun, around two hours and 15 minutes, arriving in the UNESCO-listed medieval centre known for brick Gothic architecture and gingerbread-making.
  • Day 11Day 11: Train from Wroclaw to Krakow, approximately three and a half hours, leading to Poland's cultural heart and its Old Town.
  • Day 13Day 13: Optional day trip from Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Wieliczka Salt Mine, or by fast train to Zakopane in the Tatra Mountains (not included).

Included

  • Return international flights between the UK and Poland
  • All airport taxes and security charges
  • Accommodation in hotels as specified with breakfast
  • Meals as specified (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
  • Arrival transfer in Warsaw
  • Departure transfer in Krakow
  • Train tickets: Warsaw to Gdansk, Gdansk to Torun, Torun to Poznan, Poznan to Wroclaw, Wroclaw to Krakow in second class

Not included

  • Travel insurance
  • Optional excursions

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. Regent Holidays includes five train journeys: Warsaw to Gdansk (2h 30m), Gdansk to Torun (2h 15m), Torun to Poznan (2h 30m), Poznan to Wroclaw, and Wroclaw to Krakow (3h 30m), all in second class. Return international flights from the UK are also included.
Is this an escorted or independent tour?
It is independent. Regent Holidays provides accommodation, breakfast, and transfers, but you explore each city at your own pace. No guide accompanies the group.
What is included in the price?
The package includes return flights between the UK and Poland, airport taxes and security charges, accommodation with breakfast, arrival transfer in Warsaw, departure transfer in Krakow, and all five train tickets in second class. Meals beyond breakfast, travel insurance, and optional excursions are not included.
Which hotels are used?
Polonia Palace Hotel in Warsaw (2 nights), Holiday Inn Gdansk (2 nights), Hotel 1231 in Torun (2 nights), PURO Hotel Poznan Stare Miasto (2 nights), PURO Wroclaw Hotel (2 nights), and Metropolitan Boutique Hotel in Krakow (3 nights).
How much walking is involved?
Expect city walking through Old Towns, museums, and streets in each location. Some days involve exploring medieval architecture, market squares, and churches. An optional day trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau or the Wieliczka Salt Mine involves additional walking and is not included.
Can I visit Auschwitz-Birkenau or Zakopane?
Yes, but these are optional and not included in the package price. Day 13 in Krakow offers the option to take a day trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Wieliczka Salt Mine, or by fast train to Zakopane in the Tatra Mountains.

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