Traffic in Bydgoszcz

Bydgoszcz, a vibrant city in Poland, sees a diverse range of transportation methods with cars being the predominant choice.With significant contributions from walking, buses, and bicycles, the city is working towards balancing convenience and sustainability.

Average Commute Times

The average commute involves 15.86 minutes of driving and 7.21 minutes of walking, covering a distance of 8.29 km.

  • Bus - Bus commuters spend about 27.5 minutes on the bus and 9 minutes walking, with a total distance of 7.05 km.
  • Car - Car users experience a driving time of 27.75 minutes, with minimal walking, covering 10.38 km.
  • Walking - Those who walk as their primary mode spend 37.5 minutes on foot, covering 3.5 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Car
57%
Walking
14%
Bus
14%
Bicycle
14%

Traffic Data

The following traffic data has been gathered from 14 user contributions.
Overall average travel
Distance
5.2 miles
Walking
7.2 mins
Waiting
0.7 mins
Driving Car
15.9 mins
Bus / Trolley
3.9 mins
Bicycle
3.6 mins
Motorcycle
0.0 mins
Total:
31.3 mins
Average when primarily using Bus
Distance
4.4 miles
Walking
9.0 mins
Waiting
5.0 mins
Bus / Trolley
27.5 mins
Total:
41.5 mins
Average when primarily using Car
Distance
6.4 miles
Walking
1.0 mins
Driving Car
27.8 mins
Total:
28.8 mins
Average when primarily using Walking
Distance
2.2 miles
Walking
37.5 mins
Total:
37.5 mins

More Information

Seasonal Trends

Winter months often see increased car usage due to colder weather, impacting traffic flow.

Spring and summer encourage more walking and cycling, slightly easing road congestion.

Commuter Pain Points

Traffic congestion during peak hours is a major concern for car commuters.

Limited tram and train options restrict public transport flexibility.

Best Travel Times

Traveling outside of peak morning (7-9 AM) and evening (4-6 PM) hours can significantly reduce commute times.

Midday and late evening are ideal for quicker commutes.

Event Impacts

Public events in the city center can lead to temporary road closures and increased traffic delays.

Planning routes in advance during events can help avoid congestion.

Sustainability Efforts

Bydgoszcz is investing in cycling infrastructure to promote eco-friendly commuting.

The city is exploring electric buses to reduce public transport emissions.

Ride-Sharing Impact

Ride-sharing services are gaining popularity, offering flexible commuting options and reducing the need for personal car ownership.

These services help decrease parking demand and can contribute to lower traffic congestion.

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Traffic Rankings

The Traffic Index for Poland combines user-contributed data on commute times, traffic dissatisfaction, CO2 emissions, and traffic system inefficiencies in Poland, to provide insights into overall traffic conditions.
Worst to BestUpdated: Oct, 2025