You have to catch a train from Poznan to Nowy Targ, which is the nearest train station to Niedzica. However, the train ride takes between 10 and 16 hrs, about two train changes (=you have to use 3 trains) and costs about 80-100 pln for the second class. The trains are comfortable and even if it takes much time, you will be less tired, have time to read, relax or sleep. If you choose this option keep your valuables close to you. You can also get a flight, now LOT (Polish airlines) offer domestic flights for 79 PLN, but these are only between big cities, which means you would have to take a bus from for example Kraków airport to Niedzica. (about 2 hrs) Anyway, I guess you will have to stay in Pozna? for a night and then take an early morning train. Plus, I wouldnt reccomend renting a car, as you are going to be tired and unfamiliar with polish roads. Check this: www.pkp.pl - polish railways website with connection and price browser

Try Poland, the prices are really low you can try visiting Warsaw, Pozna?, Kraków or Gda?sk. Also places in east Germany have quite low living costs, like Berlin.

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