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Before you go
Your trip to Poprad.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Poprad – Prešov Destination High Tatras
How to get there
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Letisko Poprad-Tatry (TAT) Poprad · 4 km
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Poprad-Tatry 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By train on the Bratislava–Žilina–Košice line, which stops at Poprad‑Tatry station; about 4 hours from Bratislava and a little over an hour from Košice. The Poprad‑Tatry airport, with few flights, is about 4 km from the center. The D1 highway passes south of the town.
How many days
Half a day for the center and Spišská Sobota. Poprad mainly works as a base: those who sleep here take the train into the mountains and return at the end of the day.
When to go
All year. In summer, from June to September, it’s the base for Tatra hikes; in winter, for the ski slopes. The town sits at about 670 meters of altitude, with cold winters and mild summers.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. The center and Spišská Sobota are walkable or reachable by city bus, and the electric train takes you to the mountain stations. A car helps for trips to Levoča, Kežmarok or Slovak Paradise in the same day.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Poprad
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Morning
Poprad center and the Church of St. Egidius
Start at St. Egidius Square, an elongated pedestrian space with the Gothic church in the middle and the bell tower beside it. See the medieval frescoes when the church is open, and walk along the square toward the station.
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Afternoon
Spišská Sobota
Walk or take the bus to Spišská Sobota, about 2 km away. Stroll the medieval square with its Renaissance houses and enter the Church of St. George to see Master Paul’s altar. In the late afternoon, catch the train to spend the night in the mountains if you prefer.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Poprad?
See the square and the Church of St. Egidius in the center, and the historic district of Spišská Sobota. The town is also the departure point for the train to Štrbské Pleso, Starý Smokovec and Tatranská Lomnica.
Is it worth staying overnight in Poprad to visit the Tatras?
Yes, if you want more lodging and service options. The electric train reaches Starý Smokovec in about 25 minutes. Those who prefer to wake up close to the trails usually sleep in one of the mountain villages.
How do I get from Bratislava to Poprad?
By train, on the main line heading to Košice, in about 4 hours. There are also buses, and by road much of the route follows the D1 highway.
Where is Poprad airport?
About 4 km west of the center. It has few flights, most seasonal; check routes before planning to arrive there.