Warsaw Public Transport: Tickets, Passes, Prices
Warsaw is compact but well connected. You can explore parts of the city on foot, yet longer distances require public transport. The network includes Metro, buses, trams, and trains. Services operate daily, generally from 5:00 am until around midnight. During the night, an extensive night bus network covers the city.
Tickets & Prices
Warsaw uses a time-based fare system, not a pure zone system. For typical travel within the city, including the airport, you will use Zone 1 tickets. A ticket is valid for all transport modes within its time limit once validated. The validity starts the moment you validate it. If the time runs out and you are checked, the ticket is no longer valid.
Our tip: Stay on the safe side and choose the 75-minute standard ticket. The price difference is just a few cents, but you get much more flexibility, including airport transfers and any necessary transfers within the city.
Warsaw Public Transport Ticket Prices
Single Ride Tickets (Zone 1)
| Ticket Type | zł* | €* | $* |
| Short-Term Ticket – 20 minutes | zł3.40 | €0.80 | $0.90 |
| Standard Ticket – 75 minutes | zł4.40 | €1.00 | $1.20 |
| Extended Ticket – 90 minutes | zł7.00 | €1.60 | $1.80 |
Day Tickets (Zone 1)
| Ticket Type | zł* | €* | $* |
| 24-Hour Ticket | zł15.00 | €3.50 | $4.00 |
| 72-Hour Ticket | zł36.00 | €8.50 | $9.00 |
| Weekend Ticket (Friday 7 pm – Monday 8 am) | zł24.00 | €5.50 | $6.00 |
| Weekend Group Ticket (up to 5 people) | zł40.00 | €9.50 | $10.00 |
*Prices as of Januar 2026
Please note: In Warsaw. children under 7 travel free of charge. Children and young people up to 16 years are entitled to reduced fares with valid identification. Passengers aged 70 and above travel free of charge with proof of age.
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) Transfer
Warsaw Chopin Airport is located about 10 kilometers (6 miles) south of the city center. The journey typically takes 25 to 35 minutes, depending on traffic. A standard Zone 1 ticket is sufficient for public transportation into the city; there is no airport surcharge.
| Connection | Destination |
| S2 and S3 commuter trains | Central Warsaw and Śródmieście |
| Bus 175 and 188 | Central Warsaw |
| Night bus N32 | Central Warsaw |
Where to Buy & How to Validate Tickets
You can buy tickets at ticket machines in all Metro stations, at most major tram stops and at selected bus stops. Many buses and trams are equipped with onboard ticket machines. Tickets are generally not sold by drivers. Tickets must be validated before entering the Metro platform and immediately after boarding buses or trams.
Local Tip: Tram 22
For a low-cost scenic ride, take Tram 22. This regular city tram passes several key landmarks, including the Palace of Culture and Science, river Vistula area and central districts. Your regular Zone 1 ticket is valid with no surcharge.
