To help participants and guests plan their journey to the European Universities Rowing Championship in Bydgoszcz, Poland (September 18-21, 2025), we have outlined the official entry points and available travel connections.
Airports
1. Bydgoszcz Ignacy Jan Paderewski Airport (14 km to the competition venue):
- Birmingham
- Bristol
- London (Luton, Stansted)
- Warsaw
- Krakow
- Frankfurt
2. Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (188 km to the competition venue):
- United Kingdom: London (Stansted, Luton), Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham
- Norway: Oslo (Torp, Gardermoen), Bergen
- Ireland: Dublin
- Sweden: Stockholm (Arlanda, Skavsta), Malmö
- Iceland: Reykjavik (Keflavik)
- Germany: Frankfurt, Munich, Dortmund
- Spain: Barcelona
- Italy: Rome (Fiumicino), Milan (Malpensa)
- Austria: Vienna
- Cyprus: Larnaca
- Netherlands: Amsterdam
- Denmark: CopenhageN
Train Station
1. Bydgoszcz Main Train Station (11 km to the competition venue):
- Berlin (via Poznań)
- Prague (via Warsaw or Poznań)
- Vienna (via Warsaw or Poznań)
- Budapest (via Warsaw)
Arrival and departure: the Organizing Committee provide free transportation to and from the two official airports and Bydgoszcz Main Train Station.
The participants may also arrive by car/bus (parking places are available both at the competition venue and the dormitory).
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Travelers from the European Union and Schengen Area countries can enter Poland without a visa. Visitors from other countries may require a visa depending on their nationality.
To check if you need a visa and for application details, visit the official Polish government visa information page: Poland Visa Information
We recommend starting the visa process early to ensure a smooth travel experience.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned date of departure from Poland. For detailed entry requirements, contact the Polish consulate or embassy in your country.
We look forward to welcoming you to Bydgoszcz!
