Poznan Travel Guide

Getting There -- Poznan's Lawica International Airport (Bukowska 285; tel. 061/849-23-44; www.airport-Poznan.com.pl) is 5km (3 miles) west of the city center. It's grown in importance recently, and now has direct flights to a number of major European cities, including London's Stansted airport, Brussels, Frankfurt, Munich, and Vienna. There's regular bus service (no. 78) to and from the airport to the city center. By rail, Poznan lies on the main line connecting Berlin to Warsaw and points east. It's easy to hop off at Poznan in the morning, tour the town for a few hours, and then catch a later train in either direction. The train station (Dworcowa 1; tel. 061/866-12-12) is 2km (1 mile) from the town center, near the fairgrounds. It's a15-minute walk, or a short tram or bus ride to the center. The main bus station (Dworzec Autobusowy, Towarova 17/19; tel. 061/664-25-25) is near the train station. Poznan lies on major national and international bus routes. By car, Poznan lies on the main Berlin-Warsaw highway, the E30. Figure on about 3 hours or so to drive from Warsaw in normal traffic, and a little more than 2 hours from Wrocaw if you're coming up from the south.

Getting There -- Poznan has an efficient public transportation system of buses and trams, but if you're staying near the Stary Rynek, you'll be doing most of your travel by foot. Tickets can be bought at Ruch kiosks (or nearly anywhere they sell newspapers and tobacco) and cost 2.40 z (80¢/45p) for a trip of 30 minutes.

Visitor Information -- The city's main Tourist Information Center (Stary Rynek 59/60; tel. 061/852-61-56) is conveniently located on the Old Town Square. The helpful staff gives out maps and brochures and can advise on rooms. Another good source of information is the City Information Center (Ratajczaka 44; tel. 061/851-96-45; www.cim.poznan.pl.) The CIM is good on cultural activities and can sell tickets for concerts and performances.