The capital city is home to about two million people, and hundreds of thousands of tourists from around the world visit every year. Fortunately, public transportation in Warsaw is well-developed. Here, you can find:
- Buses (operating with a frequency of 5-10 minutes during the day and every half an hour at night)
- Trams (running from 5 am until 11 pm)
- The metro system
- Suburban trains (Warsaw has three main train stations: Warsaw Central, West, and East)
Local Transportation
Warsaw’s public transport system also includes licensed taxi services that operate with taximeters.
Now let’s talk about transportation costs in Warsaw
The approximate cost of a taxi ride is around 8 PLN for the initial fare, plus about 3 PLN per kilometer during the day and around 4.50 PLN per kilometer at night (within city limits).
A ride on a city bus costs 3.40 PLN for a 20-minute ticket or 4.40 PLN for a 75-minute ticket (depending on ticket type and zone). Night routes operate under the same fare system. Note that passengers can purchase single-ride tickets, multi-day passes (1 to 7 days), or time-based tickets valid for transfers.
You can find all the information about suburban train routes and ticket prices on the official website.
There’s a way to reduce your transportation costs in Warsaw: if you plan to travel frequently and visit many attractions, consider purchasing the special Warsaw Pass (available at the airport). With this card, you’ll get 72 hours of free bus rides and a wide range of discounts (including tours, accommodation, restaurants, and more). The cost of the Warsaw Pass is 239 PLN.