Wroclaw Glowny is the largest and main passenger train station in the city of Wrocław. It is a beautiful building and the largest railway station in the Lower Silesia Voivodeship. The station was built in 1855-1857. It was designed by the royal Prussian architect Wilhelm Grapow. In the late 19th century the station was extended. The station underwent major renovation in 2010-2012 for the Euro 2012 championships. It serves regional, long-distance and international trains operated by many carriers, for example Koleje Dolnośląskie, Polregio and PKP Intercity.
Wrocław is well-connected with the rest of the country. Long-distance trains are comfortable but often overcrowded. Regional trains are usually overcrowded, especially on rush hours and weekends.
Railway station Wroclaw Glowny is located in the city centre. Walk from the train station to the Main Market Square takes 10-15 minutes. The tram stop is right next to the train station. The bus station is located across the street (exit to Sucha Street).
The station has six parallel platforms (platforms I through IV with two tracks, platform V with one track and one short one, platform VI with one track). Each has two subway exits, which lead to the main hall. Access to the platforms via tunnel – there are conveyor belts, lifts and guided tracks. Platforms are covered.
Wroclaw Glowny train station – facilities
– ticket offices
– ticket vending machines
– waiting room
– night waiting room
– toilets
– shower
– luggage lockers
– information point
– tourist information point
– food and drink vending machines
– many shops, cafes and bistros
– cash dispenser
– taxi rank
Train station is beautiful but there are problems with beggars and strange people.
Night waiting room is available from 00:00 to 04:00. It is a small and cold room with benches. Entry with valid train ticket only.
There are many hotels, restaurants, shops and fast foods close to the station. Try regional fast-food “knysza” or typical Polish fast-food “zapiekanka”.
Wroclaw Glowny train station – useful websites
Departures
Arrivals
Public transport timetable
MPK Wrocław
Map of the station (PKP)
Address: Piłsudskiego street 105, 50-085 Wrocław
Coordinates: 51.098333, 17.037222
Wrocław – tourist attractions
Wrocław is a large, vibrant city with many tourist attractions. Most of the tourist attractions is located within walking distance from main railway station. I recommend picturesque Market Square and Cathedral Island (Ostrów Tumski). The city is full of people from all over the world.
– Market Square with Old Town Hall
– St. Elizabeth’s Church
– National Museum
– Pharmacy Museum
– Museum of Post and Telecommunication
– Wroclaw Opera
– Archbishop’s Palace with Archdiocese Museum
– Monument of Remembrance for Slaughtered Animals
– Cathedral of St. Vincent and St. James
– Holy Cross and St. Bartholomew’s Collegiate Church
– zoological garden
– botanical garden
– Szczytnicki Park
– Hydropolis Centre for Ecological Education
– Centennial Hall
– Jewish Cemetery (expensive tickets)
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