With a population of 6,970, Szklarska Poręba is a must-see destination in Dolnoslaskie, Poland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Szklarska Poręba has to offer.
Although Szklarska Poręba doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Wroclaw Strachowice (WRO), which is located 100 km from Szklarska Poręba. The shortest flight to Szklarska Poręba from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 27h 45m.
PKP Intercity is the most popular train carrier serving Szklarska Poręba, followed by POLREGIO. The train journey from Szklarska Poręba to Krakow takes 3h 44m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Warsaw, expect to pay about $73 for a 4h 31m trip. The train station in Szklarska Poręba is called Szklarska Poręba, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.
Another option to get to Szklarska Poręba is to pick up a car hire from Wroclaw, which is about 110 km from Szklarska Poręba. You’ll find branches of Kaizen Rent A Car Inc and Flex To Go, among others, in Wroclaw.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Szklarska Poręba, including FlixBus, PKS Polonus and Bus. From Dresden, the bus ride to Szklarska Poręba takes 370 km and will cost you around $64. From Warsaw, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 378 km.
Average rates range from around $98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $214 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Szklarska Poręba, with prices from $37 to $436 per night. Szklarska Poręba Górna is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Szklarska Poręba are about 8% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Expect to pay $2.50 per litre in Szklarska Poręba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $29.94 and $39.92. The most frequently booked car type in Szklarska Poręba is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.