Poland to Slovakia by Car: Real-Time Drive via Dukla Pass

Join this real-time drive from Lutcza, Poland, to Stropkov, Slovakia, travelling south through the scenic foothills of the Carpathian Mountains on DK19, S19, I/21 and I/15. The journey begins in Lutcza, in Poland’s Podkarpackie region, before heading south on DK19 toward Domaradz and Krosno. Leaving Lutcza behind, the road passes through the rolling hills and forested countryside of southeastern Poland. This section follows one of the main north-south transport corridors through the region and forms part of the wider Via Carpatia route toward Slovakia. The drive continues toward the Krosno and Miejsce Piastowe area, where sections of the modern S19 expressway provide a faster connection south toward Dukla. From Dukla, the journey returns to the DK19 corridor and continues through increasingly mountainous terrain toward Tylawa and Barwinek. At Barwinek, the drive reaches the Polish-Slovak border at Dukla Pass and crosses into Slovakia at Vyšný Komárnik. On the Slovak side, the road becomes I/21, descending through the forested Carpathian landscape toward Svidník. This stretch offers a scenic cross-border driving experience with winding roads, wooded hills and small mountain communities. From the Svidník area, the journey continues toward Stropkov, using the I/15 road for the final section south. The drive finishes in Stropkov, a small town in northeastern Slovakia surrounded by the rolling landscapes of the Prešov Region. Cloudy weather creates a calm and atmospheric journey throughout the drive, with soft light and overcast skies highlighting the forests, mountain roads and rural landscapes on both sides of the Polish-Slovak border. Journey information: Starting point: Lutcza, Poland Destination: Stropkov, Slovakia Total distance: Approximately 85 km / 53 miles Journey duration: Approximately 1 hour 30–35 minutes Weather: Cloudy Main roads: DK19 / S19 / I/21 / I/15 International corridor: Via Carpatia / E371 corridor Countries: Poland & Slovakia Regions: Podkarpackie / Prešov Region Route overview: Lutcza DK19 southbound Domaradz Krosno area S19 Miejsce Piastowe Dukla DK19 Tylawa Barwinek Dukla Pass, Poland–Slovakia border Vyšný Komárnik I/21 Svidník area I/15 Stropkov The DK19/S19 corridor forms an important north-south connection through southeastern Poland toward Slovakia and is part of the developing Via Carpatia international transport route. South of Lutcza, several S19 sections have been under construction or recently opened as the expressway is gradually extended toward the Slovak border. After crossing the border at Barwinek–Vyšný Komárnik, the route continues through northeastern Slovakia on I/21 and then toward Stropkov on I/15. The Stropkov region is characterised by hilly terrain, forests and traditional villages typical of this part of eastern Slovakia. This journey offers a varied Central European driving experience, combining traditional two-lane roads, sections of modern expressway, a mountain border crossing and scenic rural landscapes through Poland and Slovakia. This video is ideal for viewers interested in real-time driving, Poland to Slovakia road trips, DK19, S19, Via Carpatia, Carpathian roads, Stropkov, southeastern Poland, eastern Slovakia, scenic drives and virtual journeys through Central Europe. Please note that journey times may vary depending on traffic, roadworks, temporary restrictions and construction activity along the S19 corridor. Enjoy the drive, and subscribe for more real-time driving videos, cross-border road trips, scenic European drives and virtual journeys across Poland, Slovakia and Europe. #RealTimeDriving #Lutcza #Stropkov #DK19 #S19 #I21 #I15 #Poland #Slovakia #ViaCarpatia #DrivingPoland #DrivingSlovakia #Carpathians #Svidnik #Barwinek #PolandRoadTrip #SlovakiaRoadTrip #CrossBorderDrive #ScenicDrive #VirtualDrive #DuklaPass #goprohero Filmed in August 2026. ⏱️ Chapters / timestamps: 🕛 00:00 – Intro 🕛 00:20 – Lutcza 🕛 0:54 – Lutcza - Domaradz 🕛 2:06 - Domaradz 🕛 3:31 - Domaradz - Jasienica Rosielna 🕛 7:29 - Jasienica Rosielna 🕛 8:16 - Jasienica Rosielna - Jabłonica Polska 🕛 12:57 - Jabłonica Polska 🕛 13:27 - Jabłonica Polska - Iskrzynia 🕛 16:04 - Iskrzynia 🕛 17:28 - Krościenko Wyżne 🕛 17:58 - Krościenko Wyżne - S19 🕛 18:30 - S19 🕛 28:38 - S19 - Dukla 🕛 30:52 - Dukla 🕛 33:18 - Dukla - Lipowica 🕛 33:56 - Lipowica 🕛 34:40 - Lipowica - Dukla Pass 🕛 47:20 - Dukla Pass - Vyšný Komárnik 🕛 48:36 - Vyšný Komárnik 🕛 48:50 - Vyšný Komárnik - Nižný Komárnik 🕛 50:42 - Nižný Komárnik 🕛 51:08 - Nižný Komárnik - Krajná Poľana 🕛 52:11 - Krajná Poľana 🕛 53:31 - Krajná Poľana - Hunkovce 🕛 55:00 - Hunkovce 🕛 56:20 - Hunkovce - Ladomirová 🕛 58:28 - Ladomirová 🕛 59:48 - Ladomirová - Svidník 🕛 1:01:25 - R4 Svidník Bypass 🕛 1:04:05 - Svidník - Stročín 🕛 1:05:45 - Stročín 🕛 1:06:41 - Stročín - Duplín 🕛 1:08:43 - Duplín 🕛 1:09:37 - Duplín - Tisinec 🕛 1:10:09 - Tisinec 🕛 1:11:57 - Stropkov