Planning a trip to Chelm
Chelm's helpful tourist information office (Lubelska 63; tel. 82/565-36-67; www.itchelm.pl) is on the main street, Lubelska, which runs through the center of the Old Town. The entrance to the chalk mine is a 3-minute walk from the tourist office. The office has free walking maps of the city, as well as a few scattered brochures available in English on Chelm's history and attractions.
City Layout
Chelm is a relatively small city with a compact Old Town. The entrance to the Chalk Mine and the tourist information office are within a couple of blocks of each other on the main avenue, Lubelska, in the center of town. As it passes through the center, Lubelska slopes upward, culminating in a peaceful park and hilltop monastery.
Getting Around
On Foot -- Chelm has a tiny Old Town area, and nearly anything you might want to see or do is within easy walking distance.
By Taxi -- Try local operator Radio Taxi MPT (tel. 82/191-91).
Getting There
By Car -- From Lublin, follow E372 south, bearing east on Poland route 12, following the signs to Chelm.
By Bus -- At least three buses daily connect the city to Lublin. At least one bus daily makes the run to Zamosc. Expect a ride of about an hour for each city and a fare of about 20 z. The bus station Chelm PKS is close to the center at Lwowska 20 (tel. 82/564-28-04).
By Train -- Frequent daily trains make the run to and from Lublin in a little more than an hour. Fares are about 20 z each way. The train station Chelm PKP is located at Kolejowa 89 (tel. 82/194-36).
