Travel

By Plane

Katowice Airport (KTW) -
30 km from ICC
Travel time about 30-40 min.
Nearby airports:
- Krakow
- Ostrava.

Direct or connecting flights
from major Europen cites.

By Train

Buses from Katowice Airport to city center ~40 min, ~PLN 5.

Taxi: ~30 min, ~PLN 100.

Stops near venue:
Katowice Strefa Kultury / NOSPR.

From Other Cities

Vienna, Prague, Berlin, and Budapest - easy access.
Train: ~5-8h
Bus: ~6-10h.

Main carriers: Intercity, FlixBus, RegioJet

By Tram/Bus

From main station:
- tram/bus to Katowice Rondo (around 8 min).

Bus station (Sadowa):
1.7 km from the venue.

Madrid (Spain) -> Katowice-Pyrzowice (KTW) | 3h 15min
London (UK) -> Katowice-Pyrzowice (KTW) | 2 flights | 2h 15min
London (UK) -> Cracow (Balice) | 5 daily flights | 2h 15min
Munich (Germany) -> Cracow (Balice) | 1h 20min
Rome (Italy) -> Cracow (Balice) | With connecting flight | 3h
Amsterdam (NL) -> Katowice-Pyrzowice (KTW) | 4h
Katowice airport map
Poland transport map

OVERLAND CONNECTIONS

You can change trains in border cities: Frankfurt (Oder) in Germany and Bohumin in Czech Republic.

Vienna (Austria)

Train: ~5h | prices from EUR 20 to EUR 50
Bus: ~5h 30min | FLIXBUS from EUR 25 to EUR 50

Prague (Czech Republic)

Train: ~5h 30min | prices from EUR 20 to EUR 35
Bus: ~7h | FLIXBUS from EUR 20 to EUR 40

Berlin (Germany)

Train: ~7h | prices from EUR 40 to EUR 65
Bus: ~7h | FLIXBUS from EUR 20 to EUR 40

Budapest (Hungary)

Train: ~8h | prices from EUR 20
Bus: ~7h | FLIXBUS from EUR 35 to EUR 60

Bratislava (Slovakia)

Train: ~6h 30min | prices from EUR 20
Bus: ~5h | FLIXBUS from EUR 15 to EUR 35

Kyiv (Ukraine) / Vilnius (Lithuania)

Train routes are currently unavailable.
Bus: Kyiv ~18h / Vilnius ~15h | FLIXBUS from EUR 40 to EUR 60

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

Poland is a member state of the European Union and Schengen Area. Information about countries whose nationals can enter Poland without a visa is available online. Invitation letter can be issued during registration.

EMERGENCIES & INSURANCE

112 General emergency number
997 Police
998 Fire Brigade
999 Ambulance

The committee is not responsible for medical expenses or accidents. Delegates should arrange personal insurance covering medical and other costs.

Emergency calls are toll-free.

CURRENCY & PAYMENTS

Currency: Polish zloty (PLN).

Exchange available at kantors, banks, airports and hotels.

Payments: Cards are widely accepted. Cash is recommended for smaller purchases.

TIPS FOR CURRENCY EXCHANGE

Compare rates at several kantors and banks before exchanging larger amounts.

Avoid exchanging at the airport if possible due to less favorable rates.

ATMs are widely available, but always verify your bank fees.

WEATHER

Climate in Poland is temperate. Average daytime temperatures are around 15-20 C, while nights are usually 8-12 C. Rain is possible.

TIME ZONE

Poland uses Central European Time (CET) and Central European Summer Time (CEST).

TAP WATER

Poland's tap water is generally safe and meets European standards, especially in urban areas.