Tarnów is close to a number of major road routes in all directions and is worth considering as a place to stop off for a few hours or even for the night if you’re on a long journey. Only 80km from Kraków, thanks to the new (free!) A4 highway connecting the two cities, it's an easy, hassle-free drive to Tarnów that should take less than an hour; this is certainly the best way to get to Tarnów.

Parking within close distance of the market square isn't much of a problem, and you'll find conveniently located carparks on ul. Krakowska, Plac Kazimierza Wielkiego, Plac Rybny and ul. Bernardyńska. Even better, Tarnów has two 'Park & Ride' lots - one on ul. Do Huty and connected to the train station via an underground passage, and the second north-east of the Old Town on ul. Ks. J. Marszałka; both offer easy access to public transport, and the first is free upon presentation of a local or inter-city bus or train ticket, while the second is unconditionally free.

Street parking is also available and must be paid Mon-Fri 09:00 - 16:00. There's a complicated algorithm beyond our comprehension that determines the prices, which depend on how long you stay; for example: 1zł/30mins, 2.50zł/1hr, 5.10zł/2hrs, 8zł/3hrs, after which it's an additional 2.50zł for every hour over 3, or 17zł for the whole day. Handy ticket machines make it easier than it sounds, and you can even pay using your card (the future is here!).