Szklarska Poręba is a picturesque town located in the Karkonosze Mountains in the southwest of Poland – approximately 130 km from Wrocław and 140 km from Prague.
The conference venue is Hotel Bornit, located 1.2 km from the Szklarska Poręba Górna railway station.
Arrival in Poland – Airports and Transport
Wrocław-Strachowice (WRO) – Recommended
Step 1: From the airport to Wrocław Główny (Main Railway Station)
Public bus 106 / 206 – approx. 40 minutes
Cost: 5 PLN (€1.20)
Taxi / Uber – approx. 25–30 minutes
Cost: 60–90 PLN (~€14–20)
Step 2: From Wrocław to Szklarska Poręba
Direct train to Szklarska Poręba Górna – 2 h 50 min to 3 h 20 min
Cost: 31–36 PLN (~€7–8.50)
Long-distance bus (operated by FlixBus) – approx. 2 h 10 min
Cost: from 40 PLN (~€9)
Please note: In Wrocław, the main railway station (Wrocław Główny) and the long-distance bus station are located next to each other, making transfers between train and bus very convenient.
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
BY TRAIN
Step 1: From the airport to Warsaw city center / Central Railway Station
Bus line 175 – approx. 25–30 minutes
Cost: 4.40 PLN (~€1)
SKM (Rapid Urban Rail') – line S2 – approx. 22 minutes
Cost: 4.40 PLN (~€1)
Koleje Mazowieckie regional train – approx. 25 minutes
Cost: 11 PLN (€2.50)
Taxi / Uber – approx. 25–35 minutes
Cost: 40–70 PLN (~€9–16)
Step 2: From Warsaw to Szklarska Poręba
Train with a transfer (usually in Wrocław) – approx. 7 hours
Cost: 75–130 PLN (~€17–30)
BY BUS
Step 1: From the airport to Warsaw city center / Warsaw West Station (bus station)
SKM (Rapid Urban Rail') line S2: runs every 15 minutes from "Warszawa Lotnisko Chopina" (Warsaw Chopin Airport) to "Warszawa Zachodnia" (Warsaw West Station).
SKM (Rapid Urban Rail') line S3: runs every 30 minutes on the same route.
Koleje Mazowieckie: regional trains operating approximately every hour.
Travel time: around 15–16 minutes
Ticket price: approx. 3–5 PLN (~€0.70–1.20)
FlixBus: offers a direct connection from Chopin Airport to Warsaw West Bus Station. Buses depart every 30 minutes.
Travel time: approx. 20 minutes
Ticket price: 15–22 PLN (~€3.50–5.00)
Taxi / Uber / Bolt
Travel time: approx. 10–15 minutes, depending on traffic
Cost: approx. 30–45 PLN (~€7–10)
Step 2: Reaching the FlixBus platform at Warsaw West Bus Station
After arriving at Warsaw West Station (Dworzec Zachodni), follow the signs to the long-distance bus terminal (“Dworzec Autobusowy”). The bus platforms are located just behind the main station building.
The walk takes approximately 3–5 minutes.
Direct long-distance bus (operator: FlixBus) – approx. 6 h 45 min
Cost: from 47 PLN (~€11)
Łódź-Lublinek Airport (LCJ)
Step 1: From the airport to Łódź Fabryczna Railway Station
Public bus line 65: from the stop near the airport to “Waltera Janke – Wyszyńskiego” (approx. 8 minutes), then transfer to tram line 12 to the stop “Rodziny Poznańskich – Dworzec Łódź Fabryczna” (approx. 17 minutes).
Total travel time: approx. 36 minutes
Cost: approx. 5–6 PLN (~€1.20–1.40)
Taxi / Bolt: direct ride from the airport to Łódź Fabryczna station
Travel time: approx. 11–17 minutes
Cost: approx. 35-70 PLN (~€8.00–16.00)
Step 2: From Łódź to Szklarska Poręba
Train with a transfer: from Łódź Fabryczna or Łódź Widzew station, with a change in Wrocław or Jelenia Góra
Travel time: approx. 7 hours
Cost: 65–106 PLN (~€15–24)
Long-distance bus (operator: FlixBus): direct connection
Travel time: approx. 7 hours
Cost: from 91.99 PLN (~€21)
Please note: In Łódź, the main railway station (Łódź Fabryczna) and the long-distance bus terminal are part of the same integrated complex, making transfers between train and bus quick and convenient.
Alternative Travel Options
Direct Bus from Prague (Czech Republic)
Szklarska Poręba is conveniently connected to Prague via direct long-distance buses operated by FlixBus.
- Departure station in Prague: ÚAN Florenc (Central Bus Station)
- Travel time: approx. 2 hours 15 minutes
- Ticket price: from 65 PLN (~€15)
Flying into other airports? Continue via Wrocław
If you are flying into any other major airport in Poland or abroad we strongly recommend that you continue your journey to Szklarska Poręba via Wrocław.
Where to check current timetables and book tickets?
To plan your journey to Szklarska Poręba by train or long-distance bus, conference participants can use the following official travel planners:
- PKP (domestic and international train connections):
https://rozklad-pkp.pl/en - FlixBus (long-distance bus operator):
https://www.flixbus.com/bus-schedule
We recommend checking current timetables and ticket availability before your planned travel date.
Please feel free to contact us if you need any help planning your journey or finding the best travel connection. We are happy to assist you.
