Poland renting car V Train ? Katowice

gar32

Hi there,

I will be travel from south to north Poland in July this year. After looking at prices to renting a car I was thinking of getting a train. When I read some stories online about trains in Poland I am a little worried. Does any one know where you can get cheaper cars for rent or if the trains are safer now?

I will be going from Katowice area ( South of it 1hour) to Mrzeżyno in the north. No up to date items on this online so was hoping some of you lovely people will help me out

Kind regards Gar

spurious

I don't know what you heard about the trains in Poland but I travelled on them last summer and never had any problems.
Go 1st class.

I would rather be on a Polish train than on a Polish road.

The train from Krakow to Gdansk takes about 8 hours, if I remember correctly, so I suppose Katowice would be slightly less.

Jarren

gar32 wrote: »

Hi there,

I will be travel from south to north Poland in July this year. After looking at prices to renting a car I was thinking of getting a train. When I read some stories online about trains in Poland I am a little worried. Does any one know where you can get cheaper cars for rent or if the trains are safer now?

I will be going from Katowice area ( South of it 1hour) to Mrzeżyno in the north. No up to date items on this online so was hoping some of you lovely people will help me out

Kind regards Gar

Hi Gar
I hope you find those links usefull
Cars for rent -http://us.rentacarpoland.com/index.php
http://www.mkm.pl/index.php?langs=englishhttp
http://www.europcar.com/car-rental-POLAND-KATOWICE.htmlhttp://www.budget.pl/budgetonline/pl-gb/budget.nsf?open&~Default

about the trains in poland

train timetablehttp://rozklad-pkp.pl/query.php/en?q=en/node/146&ld=pkp&seqnr=1&ident=ca.01310229.1237652970&OK#focus

Whether is safe on trains...Hard to tell
I never had any problems before..
Read about other people's opinions
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/message.jspa?messageID=7361109

Enjoy your stay in Poland

gar32

Thanks alot for the info. The cars are still hitting near 350 for 10 days which is better then I have seen. I was hoping for a 7 seater but that was € 1200. Think I will go with 1st class train & not bring any thing flashy so I don't look like a good person to rob. No movie on my PSP will just have to bring a good book!!! No sleep car in the train I will be getting for €40 return which is very good Thanks again for Info.

M5

GF is polish, she laughed when i suggested trains when we were over there. Realy bad rep with the locals. Robberies/breakdowns common and crazy journey times (usually about double the driving time) Said buses are the way to get around. I drove nearly 3k over there and had no problems, bit more aggressive on the roads mind!

Owen

I've driven in Poland for the last 3 years, with no issues. The road networks would leave Ireland for dead, however I echo other posters in recommending you avoid the trains for safety reasons if at all possible.

gar32

Well i have been veto'ed on this issue and my GF said will be using train. Going to use 1st class and not bring much money or camera etc on the train. If I am rob it will not be much. Thanks for the feed back I will review my self defence. Will enjoy the fear Enjoy and I will update after event

Regards

gar32

I was in Poland last week and I was told you could buy a car very cheap. I would be looking for something that would get me to the Boltic from Way down south of Poland. Any one know any sites advertising near Bielsko - Biala? Seen lots of fiat 120 ( I think) what would they go for?

regards Gar