The 15 Best Day Trips from Kielce

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 15 good day trips from Kielce, Poland, led by Kraków, Łódź, Lublin. The closest is Radom, about 1 hr 20 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Kielce

  1. 1

    Kraków, Poland

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km south-west of Kielce

    Known for Piotr Skrzynecki.

  2. 2

    Łódź, Poland

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km north-west of Kielce
  3. 3

    Lublin, Poland

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km east of Kielce
  4. 4

    Katowice, Poland

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km south-west of Kielce
  5. 5

    Częstochowa, Poland

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km west of Kielce
  6. 6

    Sosnowiec, Poland

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km south-west of Kielce
  7. 7

    Radom, Poland

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km north-east of Kielce
  8. 8

    Mokotów, Poland

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car150 km north of Kielce
  9. 9

    Rzeszów, Poland

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km south-east of Kielce
  10. 10

    Zabrze, Poland

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km south-west of Kielce
  11. 11

    Bytom, Poland

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km south-west of Kielce
  12. 12

    Ursynów, Poland

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km north of Kielce
  13. 13

    Ruda Śląska, Poland

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km south-west of Kielce
  14. 14

    Tychy, Poland

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km south-west of Kielce
  15. 15

    Tarnów, Poland

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km south of Kielce

A sample day: Kielce to Kraków

  1. 07:30Leave Kielce
  2. 09:05Arrive in Kraków (1 hr 35 min drive)
  3. 09:20Piotr Skrzynecki
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Kraków
  6. 15:05Head back to Kielce
  7. 16:40Home in Kielce

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Kielce?
The best day trips from Kielce are Kraków, Łódź, Lublin, Katowice, Częstochowa. The closest is Radom, about 1 hr 20 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Kielce?
Radom is the closest, 69 km north-east of Kielce, roughly 1 hr 20 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Kielce for a day out?
Kraków is the largest city in day-trip range, 102 km south-west of Kielce and about 1 hr 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Kielce?
For a weekend away from Kielce, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Mokotów (150 km, 2 hr 20 min), Ursynów (145 km, 2 hr 15 min), Tychy (143 km, 2 hr 15 min), Zabrze (143 km, 2 hr 15 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Kielce?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Mokotów at 150 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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