The airport is connected to Warsaw by rail and bus lines. Car rental services are also available.
After exiting the transit zone, clear colour-coded signs on the floor will guide you to each mode of transport. For each mode of transport, follow these colours:
- Yellow - taxi
- Black - Uber Airport
- Green - Train
- Purple - city bus
Tickets for public transport
Fares are the same for SKM trains (lines marked with the letter S) and buses, and can also be used for tram or metro. Some tickets are also valid for trains marked RL.
Tickets can be purchased at the machines at the bus stop, where you can pay with cash or card. Tickets are also available on several mobile apps, a list of which can be found on the transport company's website wtp.waw.pl/mobile-app.
All tickets are transferable and you can freely change all means of transport in Warsaw within their validity.
The airport is located in Zone 1.
| Time validity | Price | Valid for lines |
|---|---|---|
| 75 minutes | 4,40 pln | S trains, buses |
| 90 minutes | 7 pln | S trains, buses |
| 24 hours | 15 pln | S trains, RL trains, buses |
| 72 hours | 36 pln | S trains, RL trains, buses |
| 1 journey | approx. 7,80 pln | RL trains |
For up-to-date information and all available tickets, visit: wtp.waw.pl/en/ticket-tariff.
Ticket machines of the transport company (valid for buses, trams, metro, S trains and for the all-day variant for RL trains) can be found at the exit from the arrival hall, at the bus stop and in front of the entrance to the train platform.
Train
The S2, S3 and RL train lines are the fastest transport option to the city centre, but also the least frequented. The station is located directly below the terminal.
Line S2
The SKM2 (abbreviated S2) train line is operated by the Warsaw transport company ZTM and therefore all ZTM tickets listed above are valid on this line.
The S2 line goes directly to the city centre via all main railway stations (Zachodnia, Środmieście and Wschodnia) and continues to the eastern outskirts of Warsaw.
Timetables, connection search and online ticket purchase: wtp.waw.pl.
- Frequency - 60 minutes
- Travel time - 20 minutes to the centre
- Fare - 4,40 pln
- Last train from the airport - 21:49 (the next two services only go to Rakowiec station outside the centre)
- First train from Środmieście station - 6:12
- A tip for a hotel near Środmieście station: Novotel Warszawa Centrum ****
Route S3
The SKM3 (abbreviated as S3) train line is operated by the Warsaw transport company ZTM and therefore all ZTM tickets listed above are valid on this line.
The S3 line bypasses the city centre from the north and stops at stations such as Zachodnia, Mlynów (transfer to the metro), Gdańska or ZOO. On the other hand, it does not stop at the main railway station and the Centralna or Wschodnia stations.
Timetables, connection search and online ticket purchase: wtp.waw.pl.
- Frequency - 60 minutes
- Travel time - 16 minutes to Zachodnia station
- Fares - 4,40 pln
- Last train from the airport - 23:11
- First train from Zachodnia station - 5:42
- A tip for a cheap hostel near Mlynów station: VARSOVIA Hostel
Route RL
The RL train line is operated by Koleje Mazowieckie and serves as the main route to the city centre.
It serves Zachodnia, Wschodnia and Centralna stations, stops at the National Stadium and continues on to Legionowo.
Timetables, connection search and online ticket purchase: mazowieckie.com.pl
- Frequency - 60 minutes
- Travel time - 21 minutes to the centre
- Fares - 7,80 pln to the centre
- Last train from the airport - 22:43
- First train from Centralna station - 4:52
Ticket price depends on the distance. To stations within the centre pay between 7 pln and 8 pln.
The following tickets of the Warsaw transport company ZTM are also valid for the RL train line:
- 24 hours - 15 pln
- 72 hours - 36 pln
Buses
The buses of the ZTM transport company, on which all the above tickets are valid, are a significantly more frequent service.
Buses are also the best way to get to the historic part of Warsaw without changing buses.
Timetables, connection search and online ticket purchase: wtp.waw.pl.
Route 175
Bus line 175 goes directly to the main railway station and the historic centre (bus stop pl.Piłsudskiego).
- Frequency - 10-15 minutes
- Travel time - 24 minutes to the main station
- Fares - 4,40 pln
- Last bus from the airport - 23:42
- First bus from Dworzec Centralny station - 4:16
Route 188
Line 188 is also useful when travelling to the southern part of the city centre and to the eastern part of Warsaw. However, it does not go to the historic centre or to the main railway station. However, at the "Politechnika" stop you can change to the blue line towards the centre.
- Frequency - 15-20 minutes
- Travel time - 21 minutes to the Politechnika stop
- Fare - 4,40 pln
- Last bus from the airport - 23:16
- First bus from Politechnika station - 4:53
Route 148
This line bypasses housing estates in the south and east of Warsaw and serves more locals or airport employees.
Buses run roughly every 20 minutes from about 4:30 to 23:00.
Night transport
A special night bus line N32 runs from Centralna station to the airport during the night.
It runs approximately once every 30 minutes from 23:25 to 3:45. For the exact timetable, visit: www.wtp.waw.pl.
Ticket prices are the same as for daytime lines.
Taxi
Taxi fares are not set across the board and are calculated according to the meter. A normal taxi from the airport to the Centralna station area will cost around 50 pln.
The popular Uber Airport app also runs for similar prices and has a stand near the official taxis just outside the arrivals hall exit.
Lower prices between 35 pln and 45 pln are then offered by regular Uber cars or the Bolt app, which only have stations on the 1st floor outside the departure hall.
Long-distance buses
Flixbus long-distance buses also stop directly at the airport, running non-stop to many Polish cities.
Book your tickets online at flixbus.com.
- Lodz - 6 times a day, journey time 1.5 hours and price from 7 eur
- Krakow - 7 times a day, journey time 4 hours and price from 11 eur
- Gdansk - 5x daily, journey time 5 hours and price from 13 eur
- and many more
Rent a car
If Warsaw Airport serves as a starting point for you to travel around the Polish countryside, then renting a car is definitely the best option. The airport is home to dozens of car rental companies, whose prices can be clearly compared and then booked, for example, on the website booking.com.
Prices range from 62 eur 128 eur per week depending on the size of the car or the car rental company you choose.
To Modlin Airport
When transferring to the smaller Warsaw airport, bear in mind that it is located quite far away and you should allow at least 3.5 hours between flights. There is a direct connection to the village of Modlin by the RL train line, which runs once an hour.
From Modlin station you can take a shuttle bus to the airport, which is included in the ticket price. In total, the journey takes an hour and a half at the price of 22,40 pln.
The "ticket machine" at the bus stop in front of WAW airport does not have a very friendly touch screen. Therefore, it is better to use the same machine directly in the terminal building with a promptly responsive display.
The Relay and 1 Minute shops did not sell tickets at the moment (November 2024).