Transport

Car transport

Car transport is one of the most convenient ways to explore the Šariš region. The dense network of Class I, II and III roads connected to expressways and motorways allows easy access to towns, historical monuments, natural sites and tourist attractions. Travelling by car provides great flexibility in planning trips and exploring the less accessible places of the region. Thanks to good road connections, Šariš is also easily accessible from other parts of Slovakia and the Polish border region.
Expressways
Expressway R4 is a 144km long expressway in Slovakia, which, when completed, will connect the state border with Poland near the village of Vyšný Komárnik with Svidník, Prešov, Košice and the state border with Hungary near Milhosti. Currently, the right side of the Svidník bypass and the first stage of the Prešov bypass are in operation. Work is in progress on Stage II of the northern bypass of Prešov.

By connecting important cities in the region, it speeds up transport and comfort for both locals and tourists.
Highways
Highway D1 is the longest Slovak motorway, which, when completed, will connect Bratislava with Zahor near the state border with Ukraine. 
The D1 motorway route starts in Bratislava and continues through Trnava, Trenčín, Žilina, Martin, Poprad, Prešov, Košice and Michalovce to Zahor. When crossing the motorway it is necessary to purchase a motorway vignette.


The D1 motorway improves accessibility for tourists and transit traffic. 
Parking
Parking in the Šariš region is available in most towns, villages and at tourist sites and attractions. In larger towns such as Prešov or Bardejov, there are public parking lots and parking zones. Paid parking is required in city centres. For information on parking in a particular municipality, please visit the official website of the city or municipality.

At tourist attractions, parking lots are usually located close to the attractions and are free of charge.
GPS and maps
When planning a trip or route through the Šariš region, we recommend basic applications for orientation in space. The most used is the application Gooogle maps and for more detailed information on current road conditions, we recommend the app Waze. 


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Bus & public transport

Public transport - bus transport and public transport is well developed in the Šariš region. Regional transport is primarily managed by SAD Prešov SK, s.r.o. on lines in the districts of Prešov, Bardejov, Sabinov, Svidník, Košice surroundings, Košice, Vranov nad Topľou, Stropkov, Stará Ľubovňa and Levoča. The buses on these lines cover nearly 10 million km per year and carry about 10.7 million passengers annually. Long-distance bus transport is provided by EuroBus, SlovakLines and FlixBus. In the cities of Prešov and Bardejov, public transport is also available and runs on regular routes. 

Train transport

Train transport has recently become increasingly popular. Rail lines connect the region's main cities with other parts of Slovakia and provide regular connections for residents and visitors. An important crossroads of train connections in the region is the train station Kysak and Prešov. The national carrier covering national connections (fast trains, passenger trains, IC trains) is Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko. Routes abroad are provided by RegioJet and LeoExpress.
ZSSK
Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a. s. (ZSSK) is the largest passenger railway carrier in Slovakia, operating on average 1,764 trains per day, including 408 long-distance trains and 1,356 regional and suburban trains. It stops at 705 stations and stops, running on 2,872 kilometres of lines in all regions.
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LEO EXPRESS
Leo Express is a private railway carrier that operates modern trains mainly between Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Poland. In Slovakia, its services stop for example in Prešov and Poprad, providing an alternative to the state-owned carrier. Leo Express trains are known for their modern interiors, comfortable seats and services such as Wi-Fi and refreshments during the journey.
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REGIO JET
RegioJet is a private carrier that operates long-distance trains between Slovakia, the Czech Republic and other European countries. In the Šariš region, its services stop in Kysak, offering a convenient connection to, for example, Košice, Žilina or Prague. RegioJet trains are known for their comfortable carriages, free Wi-Fi and on-board service during the journey.
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Air transport

Air transport provides the fastest way to travel longer distances and connects the Šariš region with other parts of Europe and the world. The nearest airports are located in Košice and Poprad, from where regular and seasonal flights operate to several destinations. For visitors to the region, it is a convenient way to get to Šariš from abroad. The nearest foreign airports are in Budapest - Hungary (300km from Prešov), Krakow - Poland (200km from Prešov) or Uzhhorod - Ukraine (120km from Prešov).
Airport Košice
The nearest airport for visitors to the Šariš region is Košice Airport, from which both domestic and international flights depart. It is also the second largest airport in Slovakia. It is approximately 50 km from the city of Prešov
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Airport Poprad
Poprad-Tatry Airport is the highest international airport for freighter aircraft in Central Europe and is located at the foot of the High Tatras. 
It is approximately 80 km from the city of Prešov.
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Airport Bratislava
Bratislava Airport is the largest airport in Slovakia. It provides regular and irregular flights to almost all over the world. A new domestic line Bratislava - Košice is a new addition. It is approximately 400 km from the city of Prešov.
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Airport Pieštany
Piešt'any Airport is an airport of regional importance. It is currently used mainly for international charter flights for patients travelling to and from the Piešt'any Spa. In addition, it is also used for irregular passenger and freight transport. It is 330 km away from the city of Prešov.
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Airport Sliač
Sliač Airport is an international airport located between Zvolen and Banská Bystrica. It is primarily used for military and civilian flights during the summer holiday season. It is approximately 210 km from the city of Prešov. 

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Airport Žilina
Žilina Airport is used for air transport of Slovak and foreign airlines, flights of private and corporate aircraft, sports flying, flight training, ambulance flights, special aviation work activities of the Slovak Army Aviation. It is approximately 220 km away from the city of Prešov.
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Rental and TAXI

Car rental and taxi services offer visitors to the Šariš region a comfortable and flexible way to get around. Taxi services are available especially in larger cities such as Prešov, Sabinov or Bardejov and allow fast transfers around the city and to the surrounding villages. An alternative is to rent a car, which gives you more freedom to explore the region and its attractions. Here are the top-rated providers.
Bolt
Taxi
Prešov, Bardejov and surroundings 
www.bolt.euDownload the app
EcoTaxi
Taxi and airport transfer
The whole region
+421 918 055 044
taxiobjednavka@gmail.com
AlfaTAXI Prešov
Taxi and airport transfer
The whole region
+421 940 54 55 56alfataxipo@alfataxipo.sk
Taxi Palus
Taxi and airport transfer
Sabinov, Lipany
0951 071 272taxipalus@gmail.com
BOGY TAXI
Taxi and airport transfer
Bardejov and surroundings
+421 940 004 002 
AVIS
Car rental
Prešov
+421 915 080 400e5q@avis.sk
Best rent 
Slovakia
Car rental
Prešov
+421 950 777 000info@bestrentslovakia.sk
CDT car Prešov
Car rental
Prešov
+421 948 791 861info@cdtauto.sk
Aftermarket
Car rental
Bardejov
+421 907 236 350pozicajsimabj@gmail.com
INPEDA
Caravan rental
Svidník
+421 902 239 752info@inkaravany.sk
CARAVANYPO
Caravan rental
Drienovská Nová Ves
+421 902 733 476prenajom@karavanypo.sk

Cycling

Cycling is one of the most popular ways of active exploration and transport in the Šariš region. There are three main circuits through the region. These offer a number of cycling routes leading through towns, villages and natural areas, which are suitable for recreational cyclists and more demanding athletes. Cyclists can thus discover historical monuments, picturesque landscapes and tourist attractions in a comfortable and environmentally friendly way.


Eurovelo 11

EuroVelo 11 is an international cycle route running from Norway to Greece. In the region of Šariš it passes mainly through the area around the towns of Prešov, Veľký Šariš, Sabinov and Lipany. The route runs mainly along less frequented roads along the Torysa River, which makes it suitable for recreational cyclists and tourists who want to explore the countryside in an active way.
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Šariš cyclo-route

The Šariš cyclo-route leads through the Šariš Upland mainly along dirt and forest roads and is marked with a green sign.
It is the first marked cycling route in the area of Prešov designed for mountain and cross bikes, which leads off the state roads. 
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Slanská cyklomagistrála

The Slanská cyklomagistrála leads through the Slanské hory mountains along an asphalt road from the town of Prešov through the villages of Dulova Ves, Kokošovce, Zlatá Baňa to the village of Červenica. The route passes by several monuments and connects to the Cycloželeznička, which ends at the Sigord water reservoir. 
The two-way cycle path is suitable for both cyclists and skaters.
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