Traffic in Rzeszow

Rzeszow, a vibrant city in Poland, sees a significant reliance on cars for daily commutes, with 80% of the population using this mode of transport.

Public transportation, including buses, accounts for 10% of the commuting methods, while walking is also a popular choice at 10%.

Average Commute Times

The average commute involves 1.2 minutes of waiting, 15.7 minutes of driving, and 6.1 minutes of walking, covering a distance of 9.75 km.

  • Bus - Bus commuters spend 12 minutes waiting and 45 minutes on the bus, with an additional 25 minutes walking, covering 16 km.
  • Car - Car users experience a driving time of 19.625 minutes with minimal walking, covering approximately 9.9375 km.
  • Walking - Walking commutes take about 30 minutes, covering a distance of 2 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Car
80%
Walking
10%
Bus
10%

Traffic Data

The following traffic data has been gathered from 10 user contributions.
Overall average travel
Distance
6.1 miles
Walking
6.1 mins
Waiting
1.2 mins
Driving Car
15.7 mins
Bus / Trolley
4.5 mins
Total:
27.5 mins
Average when primarily using Bus
Distance
9.9 miles
Walking
25.0 mins
Waiting
12.0 mins
Bus / Trolley
45.0 mins
Total:
82.0 mins
Average when primarily using Car
Distance
6.2 miles
Walking
0.8 mins
Driving Car
19.6 mins
Total:
20.4 mins
Average when primarily using Walking
Distance
1.2 miles
Walking
30.0 mins
Total:
30.0 mins

More Information

Seasonal Trends

Traffic congestion tends to increase during the winter months due to adverse weather conditions.

Summer sees a slight reduction in traffic as residents often take vacations, leading to less congestion.

Commuter Pain Points

Long waiting times for buses can be frustrating for commuters, especially during peak hours.

Traffic congestion during rush hours leads to increased travel times for car users.

Best Travel Times

Traveling before 7 AM or after 7 PM can help avoid peak traffic congestion.

Midday travel between 11 AM and 2 PM is generally smoother with less traffic.

Event Impacts

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

Planning alternative routes during major events can help avoid delays.

Sustainability Efforts

Rzeszow is investing in expanding its public transport network to reduce reliance on cars.

The city is also promoting cycling and walking through the development of dedicated lanes and pedestrian zones.

Ride-Sharing Impact

Ride-sharing services are gaining popularity, providing flexible commuting options and reducing the number of private cars on the road.

These services can help alleviate parking issues and 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