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Poznań: Town Hall Goats and Ostrów Tumski by Intercity

An Intercity train links Bydgoszcz and Poznań in under two hours, with a Renaissance town hall, Ostrów Tumski and Lake Malta for a full Monday.

DurationDay trip
TransitPKP Intercity direct train, about 1 hr 24 min to 2 hr from Bydgoszcz Główna
DepartsBydgoszcz Główna

After the Bydgoszcz Canal Night Marathon: Poznań

The Route: Bydgoszcz Główna → Poznań Główny → Old Market → Ostrów Tumski → Bydgoszcz Główna Logistics: Direct PKP Intercity train each way, then on foot or local transport. A long day trip with no overnight. Marathon Month: June Duration: Day trip

Bydgoszcz Główna ──(1 hr 24 min to 2 hr, direct IC)──> Poznań Główny ──(local transport)──> town hall, Ostrów Tumski
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Poznań is the longest of the three trips from Bydgoszcz, so it suits the Monday after the race better than the Sunday. The marathon finishes before 03:00, and a day with two long rides needs a night of sleep first.

June in Poznań: a hat and water are enough for the day, and many museums close on Mondays, so check which attractions are open before leaving Bydgoszcz.

The town hall and the goats

The Renaissance town hall is the most famous sight in Poznań, known for its goats. Miniature bronze goat sculptures form a newer trail around the city. Opening times for the town hall's interior are not given in the sources used, so confirm them locally.

Ostrów Tumski and Lake Malta

Ostrów Tumski, the cathedral island, is a short outing from the centre. Lake Malta offers a flat walk or a rest after the train ride.

Getting there and back

Direct Intercity trains take about 1 hour 24 minutes to 2 hours. Journeys with a change at Toruń or Piła take up to about 2 hours 54 minutes. A second-class direct ticket starts at PLN 54 (about £11), and a ticket with a change starts at PLN 70 to 74. Twenty-two connections run each day; the first leaves Bydgoszcz at 01:17 and the last at 21:06, according to a rail-booking site. Leave Poznań by the early evening, and check the last direct return before relying on it.