Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Warsaw
Trains from the station under the terminal reach Warszawa Śródmieście and Centralna in about 20–25 minutes, and bus 175 takes about 30 minutes to the centre. Both use the standard city transport ticket.
Best for most people: Train. Trains are fast, cheap and avoid road traffic on the way into the city.
All the options
| How | Time | How often | Price* | Hours | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| train SKM suburban trains (S2, S3) and Koleje Mazowieckie trains from Warszawa Lotnisko Chopina station to Śródmieście or Centralna | about 20–25 min | every 10–30 min | about PLN 4.40 (75-minute city ticket) | about 04:30 to around midnight; check last departures | The ZTM city ticket is valid on SKM and Koleje Mazowieckie trains within the city. |
| bus Bus 175 from outside Arrivals to the centre, via Warszawa Centralna | about 25–35 min | every 10–20 min | about PLN 4.40 | early morning to late evening; night bus N32 runs overnight | Buy tickets at machines; validate on board. |
| taxi Licensed taxis at the official rank outside Arrivals | about 20–30 min | about PLN 40–70 | 24 h | Use licensed companies with prices displayed on the door. | |
| ride-hailing Uber and Bolt from the designated pickup area | about 20–30 min | about PLN 35–60 | 24 h | Follow airport signs for app pickups. |
*Approximate 2026 prices and times. Services change: check the operator before you fly, especially for late arrivals.
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Other airports
- Warsaw Modlin (WMI), used mainly by low-cost flights, is about 40 km north of the city, with bus and train connections.
Tips
- Validate paper tickets in the yellow machines on the bus or at the station before boarding.
- A 24-hour or 72-hour ticket can be good value if you plan to use public transport a lot.
- Avoid unlicensed drivers offering rides in the arrivals hall.
- Ticket machines at the airport accept cards and have an English menu.
Common questions
How much is a taxi from Warsaw airport to the centre?
A licensed taxi to central Warsaw costs about PLN 40–70, depending on traffic and the company. Uber and Bolt are often slightly cheaper. The ride takes 20–30 minutes. Use the official rank outside Arrivals.
Is there a train from Warsaw airport?
Yes. SKM and Koleje Mazowieckie trains leave from the station beneath the terminal and reach Śródmieście or Centralna in about 20–25 minutes. A standard 75-minute city ticket at about PLN 4.40 is valid. Trains run from early morning to about midnight.
Is there public transport at night?
Trains stop around midnight, but the night bus N32 runs from the airport into the city. Check timetables on the Warsaw public transport website or app. Taxis and app rides are available 24 hours.
Can I pay by card?
Yes. Ticket machines at the airport accept cards, and some buses have on-board machines or contactless readers. Licensed taxis generally accept cards, and Uber and Bolt are paid in the app.
Compiled by TonyPlan from airport and transport-operator information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.