Practical information

Money

The official currency in Poland is the Polish zloty (PLN or zł).
Exchange rate (October 2024): 1 EUR ≈ 4.30 PLN

Currency can be exchanged at:

  • Banks

  • Hotels

  • Airports

  • Railway stations

  • Exchange offices (kantor)


Public Transportation

Bus – MPK Legnica

The most convenient way to move around Legnica is by city bus.

Ticket prices:

  • Single ticket: 4.20 PLN (student: 2.10 PLN)

  • Day pass: 14.00 PLN (student: 7.00 PLN)

  • Monthly pass: 120.00 PLN (student: 60.00 PLN)

Students under 26 are entitled to a 50% discount with a valid Polish student ID card.

MPK Timetable: https://www.mpk.legnica.pl


Train – PKP

Travel to other cities is possible via the Polish State Railways (PKP).
Train schedule available at: http://rozklad-pkp.pl/?q=en/node/143

Students under 26 receive a 50% discount on 2nd class tickets in most trains (excluding InterCity and EuroCity), with a valid Polish student ID.


Taxi

Taxis can be found at designated taxi stands marked with a TAXI sign.
Note: Higher rates apply for trips:

  • Outside the city limits

  • On Sundays and holidays

  • At night (10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.)

Taxi services in Legnica:

  • Super Radio-Taxi: +48 76 196 22

  • Radio-Tele-Taxi: +48 76 196 23

  • Radio Taxi: +48 76 196 28


Communication

Telephone

  • Country calling code (Poland): +48

  • Area code for Legnica: 76

Mobile Operators in Poland:


Postal Services

Operated by Poczta Polska.

Main post offices in Legnica:

  1. Plac Słowiański 1

  2. Dworcowa 4

  3. Piastowska 72

  4. Złotoryjska 1

Website: www.poczta-polska.pl


Useful Phone Numbers

  • 112 – General emergency number (works from all phones)

  • 999 – Ambulance

  • 998 – Fire brigade

  • 997 – Police

  • 981 – Road assistance

From mobile phones, dial 112 or use the emergency number with the area code (e.g., 76 997 for Police in Legnica).