Popular districts of Warsaw for tourists
– Old Town: The historic centre of the city with beautiful townhouses, historic churches and atmospheric streets.
– Nowe Miasto: The younger part of the city, known for its numerous restaurants, bars and clubs.
– Śródmieście: The business centre of Warsaw, where the most important institutions and office buildings are located.
– Żoliborz: A quiet district with villa-like buildings, parks and green squares.
– Mokotów: Elegant district with numerous embassies and residences.
Public transport in Warsaw
Warsaw’s public transport system is a fast and convenient way to get around the capital. It consists of the metro, trams, buses and the suburban railway (SKM), and all modes operate under one ticketing system. Tickets can be bought from ticket machines, kiosks or mobile apps.
The metro is one of the most convenient modes of transport, with two lines – M1 (north-south) and M2 (east-west) – connecting major districts and tourist attractions.
Trams offer scenic views and pass through key points of the city.
Buses are available 24 hours a day and take you to places not served by tram or metro.
Suburban train (SKM) provides quick access to nearby attractions, including Chopin Airport.
Tickets can be purchased from ticket machines, kiosks and also via mobile apps, which is extremely convenient. Applications such as JakDojade- https://jakdojade.pl/onboarding or Google Maps – https://www.google.com/maps/?hl=PL will help you plan your journey, showing you the fastest connections and the time it will take to get to your destination. These apps also allow you to check timetables and possible delays, making it easier to get around Warsaw.
Tickets Price
| Ticket Type | Regular Ticket Price | Discounted Ticket Price |
| 20 minutes | 3.40 PLN | 1.70 PLN |
| 75 minutes | 4.40 PLN | 2.20 PLN |
| 90 minutes | 7.00 PLN | 3.50 PLN |
| 24 hours | 15.00 PLN | 7.50 PLN |
| (72 hours) | 36.00 PLN | 18.00 PLN |
Airports
Poland currently has 15 airports: Warsaw Chopin Airport, Warsaw-Modlin Airport, Kraków-Balice Airport, Gdańsk Airport, Katowice-Pyrzowice Airport, Wrocław-Strachowice Airport, Poznań-Ławica Airport, Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport, Szczecin-Goleniów Airport, Łódź Airport, Bydgoszcz Airport, Zielona Góra-Babimost Airport, Lublin Airport, Olsztyn-Mazury Airport and Warsaw-Radom Airport.
Approximate Travel Time from Airports
| Airport | Mode of Transport | Approximate Travel Time | Notes | |||
| Warsaw Chopin Airport | Public transport (bus, metro) | 20-30 minutes | Fastest option from Warsaw airports | |||
| Taxi | 15-25 minutes | Price depends on distance and time of day | ||||
| Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport | Train | 2-3 hours | Regular connections by PKP Intercity | |||
| Bus | 3-4 hours | Numerous connections by various carriers | ||||
| Katowice Airport | Train | 2-3 hours | PKP Intercity connections, often with a transfer | |||
| Bus | 3-4 hours | Numerous connections by various carriers | ||||
| Kraków Airport | Train | 2-3 hours | PKP Intercity connections, often with a transfer | |||
| Bus | 3-4 hours | Numerous connections by various carriers | ||||
| Wrocław Airport | Train | 2-3 hours | PKP Intercity connections, often with a transfer | |||
| Bus | 3-4 hours | Numerous connections by various carriers | ||||
Do you want to know how to get from an airport in Poland to Warsaw by bus or train?
How to find a connection?
Websites of transport companies: The most reliable source of information is the websites of individual coach companies. You will find up-to-date timetables, ticket prices and additional services.
Mobile apps: Apps such as FlixBus, Intercity (train), PolskiBus or BlaBlaCar allow you to buy tickets online, follow the bus/train in real time and compare offers from different companies.
Connection search engines: Sites such as e-podroznik.co.uk or rome2rio offer comprehensive searches for bus, train and plane connections.