In this issue. How to get from Warsaw Chopin Airport to the city to show you how to get from Warsaw Chopin Airport to the city.
There are four ways to get to Warsaw from the airport: train, bus, cab, and app-dispatched cab.
For those who are traveling from Warsaw Airport to the city for the first time, we have tried to make it as easy to understand as possible. I’ve also included some tips on how to avoid pickpockets and rip-offs, so please take a look!
- Airport ⇔ City】Comparison of transportation methods
- How to take a train at the airport
- How to take a bus at the airport
- How to get around with the Taxi App
- Measures to avoid getting ripped off in a cab
Compare ways to get from Warsaw Chopin Airport to the city
There are four ways to get from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Warsaw city center
- train
- bus
- cab
- App-dispatched Taxis
The following table compares the ease, price, and my recommendation for each method.
| How to get from the airport to the city | Laxity | Price | Recommendation |
| train | △ | ◎ | ☆☆☆ |
| bus | △ | ◎ | ☆☆ |
| cab | ◎ | ✖ | ☆ |
| App Dispatch | ◎ | period | ☆☆☆☆ |
Let’s take a look at how to get to and from Warsaw Chopin Airport!
How to get from Warsaw Airport to the city by train
There is a train service between Warsaw Chopin Airport and the central station.
| the time required | Approx. 25 min. |
| Operation Interval | Approximately every 15 minutes |
| Ticket Price | 4.4 zloty (about 130 yen) |
- inexpensive
- Spacious interior, even with large luggage
- No need to worry about traffic jams
- Boarding station is far away.
- Difficult to understand how to ride
- People who want to travel as cheaply as possible.
- People who travel with large luggage
- People staying at hotels near Warsaw Central Station
- People who travel during commuting hours when traffic congestion is severe (8~10am, around 16~18pm)
How to get from the airport arrival gate to the train platform
(1) After exiting the arrival gate, follow the green “TRAIN” line.
If you exit from Gate 1, go to the escalator immediately to the right.
If you exit from Gate 2, walk a few minutes toward Gate 1 to the escalator.
(2) Follow the directions and walk for a while and you will find a ticket machine.
There are no ticket vending machines near the boarding area, so buy your tickets there when you find them.
Buy tickets from the red ticket vending machines (two on the right).
You can buy tickets from any ticket machine as long as you get to Warsaw Central Station. If you then need to transfer to a streetcar or bus, be sure to buy your tickets from a red ticket machine!
Credit cards are accepted. The ticket to be purchased is 75-minute ticket or 1-day ticket are.
(3) When you get on the train, please remember to activate it by passing it through the imprinting machine.
Pass the ticket through the yellow imprinting machine, and the date and time will be printed on the back.
Beware, forgetting to do so will result in a hefty fine!
Some types of trains may not have imprinting machines.
In that case, please find the driver in the first or last car and ask him to activate it.
Airport to City] Train Routes and Timetables
Trains are Approximately every 15 minutes every 15 minutes.
The SKM (S2/S3) line and the KM (RL) line are running. Timetables for each train can be found here.
Warsaw Airport to City Timetable
As of March 2020, the S3 will not stop at Warsaw Central Station. It will be on a temporary schedule until around June. S30 will stop at Warsaw Central Station instead.
Normal train route is here↓(click to enlarge)
Here is a temporary route for the first half of 2020↓ (click to enlarge)
Image source: ZTM website
S2 has a slightly different arrival location and station name, but is almost the same location.
It is like Osaka Station and Umeda Station. (Like Shin-Nihonbashi and Mitsukoshimae in Tokyo)
S3 and KM stop ⇒ WARSZAWA CENTRALNA
S2 stop ⇒ WARSZAWA ŚRODMIESCIE
Image source: ZTM website
Points to keep in mind when boarding a train
When I used to ride the train, the time on the electric board was way off (I took the picture above at 2pm, but the train on the board was at 8pm…). (I took the photo above at 2pm, but the train on the board was at 8pm…)
This is a common occurrence in Poland. If you find yourself in such a situation, don’t panic, just look around you and see what is going on.
How to get from Warsaw Airport to the city by bus
Buses are also conveniently available from Warsaw Chopin Airport to the city.
| the time required | 25 minutes to the central station, 40 minutes to the old town area. |
| Operation Interval | About every 10~15 minutes |
| Ticket Price | 4.4 zloty (about 130 yen) |
- inexpensive
- Direct access to the Old Town area.
- Many pickpockets.
- If you get stuck in traffic, it takes a lot longer.
- It is difficult to carry large luggage because of the rocking and narrow aisles.
- People who want to travel as cheaply as possible.
- A person with a small amount of luggage
- People staying in the Old Town area
Please note that the route to and from the Old Town area is different.
Warsaw Airport to the city only goes to the front of Warsaw University.
City→Airport stops are also made at the Royal Square and in front of Hotel Bristol.
It is said that pickpockets are common on this route due to the large number of tourists.
The atmosphere inside the car is not bad, and the ride is not scary, but please be careful.
How to get from the airport arrival gate to the bus stop
(1) After exiting the arrival gate, follow the pink “BUS” line to the outside.
- If you exit from Gate 1, go to the exit right in front of you.
- If you exit from Gate 2, walk a few minutes toward Gate 1 before exiting.
(2) When you exit from the exit, there is a bus stop across the street.
(iii) Buy tickets from a ticket vending machine.
The ticket to be purchased is a 75-minute ticket (4.4 zloty)
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Credit cards are accepted.
When you get on the bus, please remember to pass the bus through the imprinting machine to activate it.
Forgetting to do so will result in a hefty fine…
Airport to City] Bus Route and Timetable
The only bus that goes directly to Warsaw Central Station and the Old Town area is number 175.
Click here to see the timetable.
No. 175: Warsaw Airport to City Timetable
Please refer to the bus route from the airport here↓(click to enlarge)
Source: ZTM Home Page
How to get from Warsaw Airport to the city by cab
This is how to take a cab from Warsaw Chopin Airport to the city. I personally recommend using the app-dispatched cab described next!
| the time required | 20 minutes to the central station |
| Approximate amount to Central Station | 40 zloty (approx. 1,200 yen) |
- lacuna (anatomical cavity or depression)
- Boarding gate is right next to the arrival gate
- High fees
- You can get ripped off.
- Many cabs accept cash payments only.
- If you get stuck in traffic, it takes a lot longer.
- People who just want an easy way to get around.
Directions from the airport arrival gate to the cab stand
From the arrival gate, go straight to the exit, and when you go outside, you will see the taxi stand.
All you have to do is tell the maintenance staff at the boarding area where you want to go and get on the bus.
Metered. (Not negotiated.)
important point
To avoid getting ripped off, always take a cab from the cab stand. Never follow anyone in the airport who says, “Taxi? Do not follow anyone who calls out “Taxi?
Unfortunately, however, it is possible to get ripped off even if you take a cab from the cab stand. This is just luck…
Also, I have heard of people getting ripped off when they take a cab from a high-end hotel to the airport from the city. (Even though the hotel called a cab for you!)
To avoid getting ripped off, we recommend the app-dispatched cab described below!
How to get from Warsaw Airport to the city with the app-dispatched cab
App-dispatched cabs from Warsaw Chopin Airport to the city are recommended!
| the time required | 20 minutes to the central station |
| Approximate amount to Central Station | 20~30 zloty (about 600~900 yen) |
- Cheaper than a regular cab
- You know the approximate fare in advance, so you don’t have to worry about being ripped off too much.
- No need to worry about language as everything can be completed on the app.
- Internet environment required
- People who want to take a cab at a reasonable price.
- People with a lot of luggage
Recommended cab dispatch app is “FREE NOW”.
There are three main cab apps in Poland.
- FREE NOW
- Uber
- bolt
The price and usage are almost the same for all of them.
My recommendation would be “FREE NOW”!
How to download and use ＼FREE NOW! ／FREE NOW
A law has been in place in Poland since January 2020 to crack down on cab apps.
In the past, Uber and Bolt drivers did not need a cab license, but since the law was passed, a cab license is now mandatory.
As of March 2020, it is still a gray area, with increased enforcement of unlicensed drivers.
Especially at airports, it seems like they are checking you strictly. To avoid getting into trouble, you may want to avoid using Uber and Bolt at the airport until things settle down.
What to expect when calling an app cab at Warsaw Airport
It is not possible to call an App Taxi on the arrival floor.
After exiting the arrival gate, take the escalator up to the departure floor and call for an app cab.
If you exit from Arrival Gate 1, go to the escalator on the right
The view when coming out of Exit 1
Take the escalator on the right to the upper departure floor.
If you exit from Arrival Gate 2, go to the escalator on the left
The view when coming out of Exit 2.
Take the escalator on the left to the upper departure floor.
Summary of transfers from Warsaw Chopin Airport to the city
These are the four ways to get from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Warsaw city.
| How to get from the airport to the city | Laxity | Price | Recommendation |
| train | △ | ◎ | ☆☆☆ |
| bus | △ | ◎ | ☆☆ |
| cab | ◎ | ✖ | ☆ |
| App Dispatch | ◎ | period | ☆☆☆☆ |
I recommend the app-dispatched cab. They are reasonably priced and easy to use even when you have large luggage.
After reviewing the good and bad points of each and how to get on, try the method you like best!
That’s all I have to say, hope this helps you on your trip!
Thank you for reading this long article^^.
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