Without a car, compare station, accommodation and daily destination. Central Kołobrzeg often gives a simple start by Polish rail; in Świnoujście, UBB arrival and a base on Uznam can avoid a crossing, while PKP arrival on Wolin needs one to reach Uznam. In Krynica, check gradient and last mile. Confirm the return for your date.
A car-free stay is possible in all three bases, but means something different in each. The decisive part is not the train alone; it is the leg between station, accommodation and daily destination.
Tylicz is a separate locality within Krynica-Zdrój municipality, not a city neighbourhood; plan its access and return separately.
12In this guide2026-10-04Information checked
Next step
Chosen a destination? Pick the exact base
Open its stay-area guide and check the journey you will repeat before booking.
Kołobrzeg: harbour, spa town and coastal rhythm in one city.Photo:DmitroCzegovets · CC BY 4.0 · web-optimised derivative
01
Kołobrzeg: central station
The main station is central. The Spa District and Old Town can be joined on foot or by a short transport leg; Podczele and Radzikowo need the exact address, beach entrance and timetable checked.
02
Świnoujście: station and island
The PKP terminal station named Świnoujście is in the Warszów district on Wolin; the Świnoujście Warszów halt is a different place. UBB reaches Świnoujście Centrum on Uznam. UBB arrival, accommodation and destination on Uznam can avoid a crossing; from PKP to a base on Uznam, plan a ferry or bus through the tunnel and check the timetable.
03
The most important last mile: Krynica-Zdrój
The terminal station reaches the town, but Deptak, Czarny Potok, Słotwiny and Tylicz need different onward plans. Check municipal transport, engineering work and the evening return.
04
The resilient-travel rule
Save the main connection, an alternative, the exact stop and the luggage walk. Do not freeze frequency, fare or journey time into the plan; all depend on the date.
05
Your route decides
Central Kołobrzeg often eases arrival by Polish rail. In Świnoujście, UBB arrival with a base on Uznam can be just as straightforward, while PKP arrival on Wolin and a base on Uznam need another step. In Krynica-Zdrój, check gradient and the connection to your daily destination.
Choose this if
You are planning a rail journey and a car-free stay.
You want to choose a destination by the complexity of its daily legs.
You travel with luggage, with children or at a slower pace.
Choose something else if
You need timetables and frequencies — check those with the operator.
You assume a base outside the centre is equally convenient in all three towns.
You are looking for a transport price comparison.
Planning by trip type
Your first day
At any of these destinations, plan only the arrival and the first leg with luggage.
Rain and wind days
Check a shorter plan near your accommodation and the return route; if you must cross the Świna, confirm the current service.
With children
Match accommodation island to arrival station and beach. A base on Uznam removes the crossing on a typical day at its beach, not on every arrival route.
A slower pace
Choose one destination a day and check the actual route, including transfers, steps, gradient and return.
Without a car
Before booking outside the centre, check the connection and the last service.
Check before you travel
ArrivalConfirm the station or locality name and the first leg with luggage.
ReturnCheck the last workable connection on departure day — at all three destinations.
Last mileMeasure the route from the stop, landing or station to your address.
Travel dateConfirm timetables, crossings and seasonal access with the operator for your date.
Common questions
Which destination is simplest without a car?
It depends on the station and address. Central Kołobrzeg often eases arrival by Polish rail; UBB arrival and a base on Uznam in Świnoujście can avoid a crossing. Check the exact walking leg.
Does Świnoujście work without a car?
Yes. If station, accommodation and destination are on Uznam, you do not need to cross the Świna each day. From PKP at Warszów on Wolin to a base on Uznam, plan a ferry or bus through the tunnel; pedestrians do not use the tunnel independently.
Do you need a car in Krynica?
Not necessarily. A base near Deptak can reduce transfers; check the gradient to your accommodation and connections to Czarny Potok, Słotwiny and Tylicz.
Świnoujście ZDMiŻ, City of Świnoujście, UBB and POLREGIO ↗Road tunnel and bus links between Uznam and Wolin, the winter Bielik ferry and bus P1 arrangement, Polish rail terminus Świnoujście in Warszów on Wolin, and German-side Świnoujście Centrum rail access on UznamChecked: 2026-10-02
Municipality of Krynica-Zdrój ↗Deptak/spa centre, Czarny Potok, Słotwiny and the separate village of Tylicz within Krynica-Zdrój municipalityChecked: 2026-09-11
