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Radom
Skip Radom as a destination. Stop only if you are passing on the Warsaw–Kraków line, and then for 3–4 hours on foot, not a night.
Radom is Poland's second city in Mazowieckie by population (about 220,000) and one of its cheapest, but it has few sights and thin tourist infrastructure. Most travellers pass it on the Warsaw–Kraków rail corridor. Treat it as a half-day leg-stretch or a base only if you have family or business here.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PLN
- Best months
- May–Sep; early March for Kaziuki, mid-June for Dni Radomia, October for the early-music festival
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, grey, little open)
- Airports
- RDO · WAW
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Poland ↗Poland is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Poland ↗The currency is the Polish złoty (PLN), not the euro: decline dynamic currency conversion.
- Poland ↗Most shops close on most Sundays under the trading law; small convenience stores and station shops are the exception.
- Poland ↗The border areas with Belarus and Russia's Kaliningrad region have restricted zones; follow your own government's advice before travelling near them.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Radom112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Radom, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Polish złoty (PLN, zł).Poland-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, Play, Plus and T-Mobile sell prepaid SIMs; registration with a passport is required.Poland-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe.Poland-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%; tell the server or add it on the card terminal.Poland-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Poland-wide
- SafetyRadom is generally safe by day; the centre is quiet at night and the area around the rail and bus stations is best avoided after dark.
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- RestroomsStation and mall toilets often cost PLN 2–4 (≈ US$1–2).Poland-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All emergencies · 999 ambulance · 997 police
- Sundays & holidaysMost shops close Sundays; museums often close Mondays and have one free day a week.Poland-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckRDO Radom-Sadków Airport (Few scheduled passenger flights; check the official site before planning around it.).
- Getting aroundThe centre is walkable end to end in about 25 minutes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee8–14 zł
- Street or quick mealKebab or pierogi plate20–35 zł
- Beerdraught / shop10–16 zł4–7 zł
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi20–30 zł
- Metro or bus rideCity bus single ticketcheck3.80 zł
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personzł 60
- Mid-range bedBudget-hotel double room, a night, per roomzł 250
- High-end bedBudget-hotel double room, a night, per roomzł 450
A day, not counting the bed: Budget zł 90 · Mid zł 170 · High zł 300
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- RDO Radom-Sadków Airport (Few scheduled passenger flights; check the official site before planning around it.) · WAW Warsaw Chopin Airport (The practical airport: about 95 km (59 mi) north, roughly 1 h 30 min by car or train via Warsaw.)RDO Radom-Sadków Airport (Few scheduled passenger flights; check the official site before planning around it.) · WAW Warsaw Chopin Airport (The practical airport: about 59 mi (95 km) north, roughly 1 h 30 min by car or train via Warsaw.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Feb
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Mar
Best*
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Dec
not flagged
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: Mar, May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Feb (8). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Radom: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
9 rd
Feb
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
8 rd
Mar
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
8 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is walkable end to end in about 25 minutes. City buses (24 lines, single ticket 3.80 zł, validate on boarding) cover the outer districts; taxis and ride-hailing are cheap. A car only helps for the open-air museum and the airport.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Warsaw
goDoor to door: About 2–3 h
Direct train from Dworzec PKP, about 1 h 50 min–2 h 30 min
The obvious next stop north; buses from Metro Wilanowska are often cheaper if booked ahead.
Szydłowiec
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus or car, about 30 km (19 mi) southwestBus or car, about 19 mi (30 km) southwest
Small town with a late-Gothic church and a wooden synagogue; check bus times first.
Żelazowa Wola
overnightDoor to door: About 2 h 30 min
Car or bus via Sochaczew, about 130 km (81 mi) northwestCar or bus via Sochaczew, about 81 mi (130 km) northwest
Chopin's birthplace; too far for a comfortable return day from Radom.
Door to door: About 3.5 h
Direct train, about 3–3 h 30 min
Radom sits on the Warsaw–Kraków line; use it as a stop, not a base.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
City centre (Żeromskiego / Rynek)
Walkable to the main sights, cafés and the bus and rail stations; the only area that makes sense for a short stay.
Around Dworzec PKP
Cheap and convenient for early trains, but plain and not a place to linger after dark.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- 80–130 zł excl. bed
- Mid
- 130–220 zł excl. bed
- High
- 220 zł+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget-hotel double room1 × 1 night × zł 250 | zł 250 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × zł 170 | zł 340 |
| City bus single ticket2 × zł 4 · check | zł 8 |
| Train Warsaw → Radom, one way2 × zł 30 · check | zł 60 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × zł 40 | zł 80 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | zł 74 |
| Trip total≈ zł 406 per person per day, bed included | zł 812≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in złoty; excludes travel to Radom. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | 8–14 zł |
| Milk-bar lunch | 15–25 zł |
| Kebab or pierogi plate | 20–35 zł |
| Beer, draught / shop | 10–16 zł / 4–7 zł |
| City bus single ticketcheck | 3.80 zł |
| 5 km taxi | 20–30 zł |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- English is less common in shops and restaurants than in Warsaw or Kraków; have a translation app ready.
- The centre has a paid-parking zone Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00; pay at the meter or by phone.The centre has a paid-parking zone Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; pay at the meter or by phone.
- Radom-Sadków Airport has very few passenger flights: do not build a trip around it without checking.
- The Radom Air Show is biannual and was last held in 2018; confirm the next date before travelling for it.
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies
- 112
- Ambulance
- 999
- Police
- 997
- Fire
- 998
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Emergency
- All emergencies112
- Ambulance999
- Police997
- Fire998
Embassy
No embassies in Radom; most are in Warsaw, about 100 km north.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Warsaw → Radom, train: about 30 zł, 1 h 50 min–2 h 30 min (check)
- City bus single: 3.80 zł, validate on boarding (check)
- Taxi across the centre: 15–25 zł
Say or show
- Dzień dobry — Hello (jane DOH-bri)
- Dziękuję — Thank you (jen-KOO-yeh)
- Ile to kosztuje? — How much is it? (EE-leh toh kosh-TOO-yeh)
- Czy mogę zapłacić kartą? — Can I pay by card? (chi MOH-geh za-PWA-chich KAR-tom)
- Gdzie jest dworzec? — Where is the station? (gjeh yest DVOH-zhets)
- Rachunek poproszę — The bill, please (ra-HOO-nek po-PROH-sheh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Radom. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep; early March for Kaziuki, mid-June for Dni Radomia, October for the early-music festival · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, grey, little open) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Field-check the walk from Dworzec PKP to Rynek and the Żeromskiego Street sights for a 3-hour stop card.
- Verify opening hours for the Jacek Malczewski Museum, Elektrownia and the open-air museum before publishing a day plan.
- Confirm current Radom Air Show dates and RDO flight schedules.
- Add a cheap-eats page for milk bars and kebab shops with 2026 prices.
Sources
- officialRadom tourist information
- officialCity of Radom
- officialRadom-Sadków Airport
- secondaryWikivoyage: Radom, revision 5244221 (CC BY-SA 4.0)