Complete Guide to Transportation in Poland: Airport Transfers, Intercity Trains & City Passes
Transport Guide
2026-10-03
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Understand PKP train classes, city tickets, and airport express lines—Poland’s intercity travel is cheaper and more convenient than you might think.
Arrival & Getting into Town
| Airport | How to Get Into Town | Time/Price |
|---|
| Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) | Airport train SKM / Bus 175 | About 20 minutes, from 3.4 zł |
| Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI) | Airport bus / Modlin train shuttle | About 60 minutes, around 30 zł |
| Kraków Airport (KRK) | Airport train SKA / Bus | About 18 minutes, around 9 zł |
| Gdańsk Airport (GDN) | SKM intercity line / Buses 110/210 | About 30 minutes, around 9 zł |
Intercity Trains
- EIP High-Speed Trains: Fastest option between Warsaw–Kraków/Gdańsk, about 2 hours 20 minutes, seat reservation required, advance purchase around 110–160 zł.
- EIC/IC Standard Express Trains: Cover the whole country, more affordable, suitable for non-mainline routes.
- TLK & Regional Trains: Slowest but cheapest, ideal for budget-conscious backpackers.
- Book via the PKP Intercity website/app or station ticket machines. Book in advance on weekends during peak season.
City Transport
- Warsaw: Two metro lines + trams + buses, 20-minute ticket 3.4 zł, 24-hour ticket 15 zł, use the Jakdojade app for mobile ticketing.
- Kraków: Extensive tram network covers the whole city, old town is walkable, buy tickets via Jaudojade/Mobilis.
- Gdańsk: Trams and SKM express lines connect the main city with Sopot and Gdynia, the “Tricity” area.
- For taxis, use Uber/Bolt/FreeNow for more transparent fares than hailing on the street.
Cross-Border Connections
- Warsaw–Berlin: Direct EC trains take about 5.5 hours; Warsaw–Prague: overnight trains or via Vienna.
- Kraków–Budapest: Direct trains take about 7 hours, overnight options can save on accommodation.
- Gdańsk/Świnoujście have ferry and budget airline links to Scandinavia.
Tips
- Polish trains are fairly punctual, but platform info often only appears 15 minutes before departure—keep an eye on the screens.
- Long-distance buses like FlixBus cover many routes, offer low prices, and are good for smaller cities.
- Most city transport uses a unified ticket system—valid for trams, metros, and buses, no need to buy a new ticket when transferring.