Sindbad transfer hubs
Change of coach in Sindbad - guide to the Ports of Opole and Swiecko
Sindbad coach travel can include coach change at one of our main coordination points. This process is fully organized, supervised by experienced staff and carried out in a comfortable environment.
Two highlights of the coach change are: Port Opole Port Swiecko
We always strive to make your trip safe and pleasant. And although it sometimes happens that a change of coach is necessary during the journey, we do everything to ensure it takes place smoothly and in comfortable conditions. If a coach change is planned for your trip, don’t worry—the destination coach is required to wait for all passengers arriving at the transfer center, and a seat will be waiting for you on the destination coach. If you have any doubts, ask the coach crew or contact our Helpline at +48 77 443 44 44.
Sindbad operates connections between 220 cities in Poland and more than 420 cities in Europe. Therefore, we have launched 2 coach change centers in Poland so that such a large transport offer can be realized. Passengers can thus make international connections in a simple and flexible way.
At the start of the journey, a boarding pass is issued with information about:
- the number of the initial coach,
- the destination,
- the coach change number and time,
- the number of the destination coach and the bay,
- the ticket or reservation number,
- the number of checked bags.
A baggage tag is attached to checked baggage with the details and the number of the destination bay.
Coaches are marked with an individual number visible at the front, at the rear, and above the entrance. After checking in baggage, the staff assigns a seat on the destination coach.
Port Opole
Port Opole is Sindbad's international bus station and main coordination point in southern Poland. Its opening in 2018 helped to streamline the process of changing coaches, and modern infrastructure ensures the convenience of travelers.
The station square is nearly 2 hectares in size, and in the central part there is a covered shelter with stalls arranged for 36 coaches:
- right side - from A1 to U1
- left side - from A2 to U2
With free luggage carts, it is easy to transport luggage between coaches. If you have difficulty finding your stand, you can be assisted by station staff wearing reflective vests.
In a central location, between stands A1 and A2, there is a two-sided electronic board with the scheduled departure time of the coaches.
The following are available at the Opole port:
- Information desk, where you will get all the necessary information,
- Waiting room located in the station building,
- Parking for about 80 cars,
- Toilets (charge 2 PLN or 0.50 EUR, payment by card or coins),
- Snack vending machines,
- Food outlet with sandwiches, baked goods, drinks, coffee and tea.
Port Swiecko
Port Świecko is the main coordination point for journeys from northern and central Poland to Western European countries such as Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and the United Kingdom.
Port Świecko has a covered, illuminated shelter with designated bays:
- numbers 1–9
- on the opposite side numbers 10–17
Within the Świecko port area there are:
- a grocery store (Carrefour Express),
- a currency exchange office,
- toilets (fee 2 zł or 0.50 EUR, payment by card or coins),
- food outlets serving hot meals, sandwiches, drinks, coffee and tea.
Whether you are a passenger from the north or the south, travelling from Gdańsk or Kraków, we ensure that any coach change at the aforementioned centres is hassle-free. You will receive information from the crew about the number of the coach you should go to, and you will have time to rest for a moment before continuing your journey or to do some shopping. All coaches are marked according to the same scheme, and if you have any questions, we will always assist you.
Sindbad transfer hubs - FAQ
It is an element of the trip in which one continues the route with another coach. The process is fully organized and supervised by the staff.
The destination coach always waits for passengers and has seats ready.
If your itinerary includes a coach change, there’s no need to worry—the destination coach is required to wait for all passengers arriving at the transfer hub. A seat will always be ready for you on the new coach. If you have any questions, ask the crew or contact the Sindbad Helpline at +48 77 443 44 44 (open daily 08:00–22:00; call charges per your operator’s rates).
Most often in Port Opole or Port Swiecko - depending on the route of travel.
Name, starting city, starting coach number, destination, place and time of coach change, destination coach number, stand number, ticket or reservation number, number of checked luggage.
The luggage is collected from the driver of the starting coach and transferred to the destination coach. Each piece of luggage has a luggage strap with the traveler's data.
You can find the coach and position number on your boarding pass and luggage strap. The stations are clearly marked, and the staff is always there to help.
Yes, the coach change is combined with a break, during which you can use the restroom, shop or eat a meal.
Just approach the coach attendant or port staff - they will point out the right place.
