A train from Warsaw Chopin into the centre costs PLN 4.40. Modlin's integrated Bilet Lotniskowy is PLN 22.40 and covers the shuttle, the train and 75 minutes of city transport. The SKA1 from Kraków Balice to Kraków Główny is PLN 20 and takes 17 minutes.
- Warsaw Chopin's station connects directly to the arrivals hall on the standard city tariff - PLN 4.40 for 75 minutes, 20 to 25 minutes to Warszawa Centralna.
- Modlin's integrated Bilet Lotniskowy is PLN 22.40 and covers the shuttle bus, the train and 75 minutes of Warsaw city transport - total 60 to 75 minutes.
- Unofficial drivers outside Modlin charge PLN 400 to PLN 650 for a trip that costs PLN 110 to PLN 170 by Uber or Bolt.
- Kraków's SKA1 train is PLN 20.00 and takes 17 minutes to Kraków Główny, from a station linked to the terminal by a covered walkway.
- Ignore unaccredited people offering rides inside any terminal. Use the official ranks or the apps.
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
- Train (SKM lines S2, S3 and Koleje Mazowieckie KM) - the underground station Warszawa Lotnisko Chopina connects directly to the arrivals hall, on the standard Warsaw city transport (ZTM) tariff: a 75-minute zone 1 ticket at PLN 4.40. Buy from platform machines or on board, and validate immediately after boarding. 20–25 minutes to Warszawa Centralna, running 04:30 to 23:30 every 15–20 minutes.
- City bus - route 175 links the airport with the centre and the Old Town for PLN 4.40. Night route N32 runs direct to the main station between 23:00 and 04:30.
- Ride-hailing (Uber, Bolt, FreeNow) - pick-up at the designated point on the upper level, the departures hall access road. Uber runs a dedicated Uber Airport product here. PLN 35–65 into the centre depending on traffic.
- Official taxis - the partner ranks (Ele Taxi, iTaxi) are directly outside arrivals in the first lane, typically PLN 40–60 into the centre. Travellers on r/poland stress ignoring unaccredited people offering rides inside the terminal, who charge inflated off-meter rates.
Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI)
- Train and shuttle bus (Koleje Mazowieckie, "Bilet Lotniskowy") - a KM shuttle takes you from the terminal to Modlin railway station in 10 minutes, where a direct train continues to Warszawa Gdańska or Warszawa Centralna. The integrated Bilet Lotniskowy costs exactly PLN 22.40 and covers the bus, the train and 75 minutes of ZTM transport in Warsaw. Total 60–75 minutes.
- Direct coach (FlixBus, Contbus) - PLN 35–50 depending on how far ahead you book, 45–60 minutes into central Warsaw.
- Ride-hailing and taxis - Uber or Bolt into central Warsaw is PLN 110–170. Travellers on r/poland report that unofficial drivers waiting outside the terminal, with no price agreed in advance, charge PLN 400–650.
Kraków Balice Airport (KRK)
- SKA1 train (Koleje Małopolskie) - Kraków Airport station is linked to the terminal by a covered walkway, and a ticket to Kraków Główny costs exactly PLN 20.00 from a machine in arrivals, on the platform, or on board. 17 minutes, running 04:00 to 00:30 every 30 minutes.
- City bus - daytime routes 300 and 209 and night route 902 go direct to the centre for PLN 6.00 on a zone I+II ticket, in 30–40 minutes.
- Ride-hailing and taxis - Uber and Bolt into central Kraków are PLN 45–70; the official Kraków Airport Taxi uses a guaranteed zone tariff at around PLN 80–100.
Which option suits which traveller
| Traveller type | Warsaw Chopin (WAW) | Warsaw Modlin (WMI) | Kraków Balice (KRK) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo traveller / budget | SKM/KM train (PLN 4.40) | Bilet Lotniskowy (PLN 22.40) | SKA1 train (PLN 20.00) |
| Family with children and luggage | Uber Airport / taxi (PLN 40–60) | Uber / Bolt (PLN 110–170) | Uber / official taxi (PLN 50–90) |
| Night arrival (00:00–04:30) | Bus N32 (PLN 4.40) / Uber | FlixBus / Uber (PLN 110–170) | Bus 902 (PLN 6.00) / Uber |
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