Travel Tips For Train Travel In Poland
Here are 7 very important tips for train travel in Poland. It is supplemental information to the main information page that discusses Poland Train Travel.
The trains in Poland are quite efficient. Even though the Polish people are constantly complaining about what the rail company that manages the system, PKS, is doing to schedules, etc, trains are more often than not the choice for travel.
Information and a video about the equipment and types of Polish trains is at Poland Train Travel.
In any case, here are some train travel tips.
Train Travel Tip Number 1 ) Avoid The Crush - At any train station in the world, and in fact, anywhere in the world, where there is a crush and tourists are involved there are those who know that they can pick pockets. Remember this as you travel the trains. People will push and shove while boarding the train, they will push and shove while you try to store your luggage or find your seat. They will push and shove when you reach your destination. And they might even push and shove when you are trying to buy a ticket.
When boarding a train, you will find that there are those who get on the train, pick pockets, move on and immediately get off the train. You will leave the train station with the pickpocket on the platform with your goods.
Be sure that all your valuables are well protected and understand that pushing and shoving is a diversion and you have to be very careful of all your valuables where ever that you are.
Train Travel Tip Number 2 ) Do Your Homework - When traveling in unfamiliar territory, it is best to have a trip plan. At a minimum get a road atlas and mark your path on the atlas. Use the road atlas when buying tickets so the ticket agent really understands where you want to go.
Look at Google maps and learn about your destiination. Use the google get directions function to understand where you go from the train station. Print it.
Here is a link to information about road atlas recommendations. Poland Road Map
And here is a link to City Maps Of Poland so that you can get a city map for your destination. Poland City Map
Train Travel Tip Number 3 ) For Regional Travel - Plan your trip so that you arrive during the daylight. Some of the stations are not attended but for a few minutes before a train arrives.
Train Travel Tip Number 4 ) Track Your Path - Many people have a lot of difficulty in knowing where they should get off the train. Before you board, write down the names of all the stops and keep track of them as you travel. A road atlas will help you track where your train is. Once again here is a link to road atlas recommendations. Poland Road Map
Train Travel Tip Number 5 ) Travel First Class - First class is a safety upgrade. There might still be those who prey on tourists, but you will see less of them. And when traveling with children, be sure to travel first class.
Train Travel Tip Number 6 ) Carry Some But Not Much Cash - You will need zloty to buy water, coffee and food. But the less cash you carry, the better off you are. Rely on ATM's and credit cards at your destination.
Train Travel Tip Number 7 ) Pack Your Own Food - Especially when traveling with kids, buy sandwhiches, water and other what nots before you get to the train station. Not only will you save money, you will not have to wait for the serving cart to come by. Sometimes that can be a long wait!
Regardless of how you travel, it is always best to have Travel insurance
We do hope that these train travel tips have been helpful.
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