Bus tickets to Poland | Tickets & Prices

Taking the bus in Poland is a cheap way to get around. It is also a sustainable way to travel around Poland, and affordability and sustainability are two major reasons why Polish buses are so popular right now. To join the increasing number of travelers turning to this cheap and eco-friendly travel option, book a cheap bus ticket in Poland using Omio.

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There are over 125,000 busesregistered in Poland, and this number has been steadily increasing over the last few decades. The country’s bus network is further supported by international brands like FlixBus, one that offers locals and tourists the chance to cheaply travel between Poland’s big cities while also taking trips into the many big cities that surround it, including routes such as Warsaw to Prague, Krakow to Budapest, and Warsaw to Berlin.

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Need to get from Warsaw to Krakow or Krakow to Warsaw? Are you traveling to a more rural location or crossing the border and entering a nearby country? Wherever you’re going, consider using a bus. Bus services in Poland are cheap and reliable. They connect towns and cities across the country and you can also take buses into the Czech Republic, Germany, and Hungary. If you’re happy to get comfortable and prepare for a long journey, you can even take a coach into Norway and the United Kingdom.

Wherever you go, if you’re looking for a cheap bus ticket in Poland, book with Omio. It only takes a few clicks to search, compare, and book, after which your bus ticket will be stored digitally in your Omio account.

How does the bus system work in Poland?

There are a few types of bus services in Poland: municipal buses, intercity buses, airport shuttle buses, and trolleybuses.

Intercity buses travel long distances and usually connect through bus stations. The biggest bus company in Poland operating these services is FlixBus. It’s a name that you will see on a lot of comparison searches for cheap bus tickets, and that’s not just true for Poland, as FlixBus has a presence that spans dozens of countries and thousands of routes.

Intercity buses usually travel for several hours at a time. You can take one of these buses to travel from one end of the country to the other, with cheap bus tickets available for routes that crisscross the vast Polish road network. They also stretch over the country’s borders and into neighboring nations. Some of the longest routes cross multiple borders and clock total travel times in excess of 20 hours, with comfortable reclining seats, Wi-Fi, toilets, and power sockets provided to passengers to keep them comfortable and entertained throughout the journey.

You will find municipal bus services in most towns and cities in Poland. These bus services are operated by various companies, including private companies and ones managed by the local authorities. They typically run two types of buses: standard buses, which have limited capacity and cover short routes, and autobuses, which are usually over 12 meters in length and serve popular routes.

To book a cheap bus ticket in Poland for an intercity bus, whether it’s a connection to Krakow, Warsaw, Poznan, Gdansk, or an international city, begin by comparing available routes using the search function at the top of this page.

Airport shuttle buses are specialist buses that take passengers to and from the country’s airports. So, if you land at an airport that’s a little out of the way and don’t want to hail a taxi from a nearby taxi rank, you can arrange for a shuttle bus instead. These can be ordered in advance, and in addition to shared buses that collect many people, tourists can also book shuttle cars driven by private drivers.

Finally, several cities (including Gdynia, Tychy, and Lublin) have trolleybuses. These are electric buses that connect to overhead cables, from which they draw their power. They first appeared in the country back in 1930 and they were used extensively in Warsaw over the next few decades. Most trolleybuses were phased out in the 1970s, but there are still a couple of hundred and they provide locals and tourists with an interesting alternative to taxis and municipal bus services.

Warsaw, The old town. Credit: Pixabay

Good to know about buses in Poland

Check out the following tips and essential information to help you get around when taking a bus in Poland.

• Paying for tickets: How you pay for a bus in Poland will depend on the type of bus you’re using. If you’re planning an intercity trip, whether in Poland or to a city outside of it, you can book a cheap bus ticket through Omio. It will be stored digitally until you need it and you can also print it out if you wish. If you’re riding the city buses, you can buy bus tickets from kiosks and grocery stores or just buy them from the driver on the bus.
• Ticket validity: Intercity bus tickets are valid for a single route; municipal bus tickets are often available for a fixed period, such as 24 hours or 3 days.
• Showing your ticket: A conductor may approach you on the bus and ask to see your ticket. This can happen on municipal buses and intercity buses, so keep your ticket to hand and make sure you have a form of ID, as well.
• Accessibility: Most intercity buses are wheelchair accessible and provide other assistance for disabled passengers. The same isn’t true for all regional bus networks though. Things are steadily improving and you should be okay if you’re traveling in a big city, but public transport in rural areas could be a struggle if you are disabled.

Booking Polish bus tickets with Omio

Ready to book your cheap bus ticket to Poland? You’re already in the right place, as Omio partners with the world’s biggest travel providers to compare costs on thousands of daily routes. Just enter your travel information into our search engine and see what comes up. When you find a bus route that you like, click the link, enter your information, confirm that you have the right ticket (double-check the dates and times), and then book. We accept payments in a number of currencies.

The entire booking process takes just a few seconds, after which the bus ticket will be stored in your Omio account. You don’t need to wait for us to ship it to you and you don’t need to run around for a printer, just make sure you have your device with you when you travel. In addition to cheap bus tickets, you can use Omio to book plane tickets, ferry tickets, and train tickets, with bookings available anywhere from many months to several minutes in advance.

Main bus companies in Poland

FlixBus is one of the biggest providers of intercity bus services in Poland. This international operator runs thousands of destinations around the world and has a modern fleet of buses. It can take you anywhere you want to go within Poland and elsewhere, and it has some of the cheapest bus tickets that you can find in the country. FlixBus has been a game changer for many travelers and it has helped to revive bus travel in general, with millions of passengers using the company’s services every year.

Infobus is another bus company in Poland to keep an eye out for. It services many international routes and sells very cheap bus tickets. Finally, you’ll also see the Sindbad name and logo a lot when searching for bus services in Poland. It’s a Polish company that serves over 200 locations in Poland and more than 400 across Europe.

Use Omio to book a cheap bus ticket in Poland with Flixbus, Infobus, and other affordable operators.

Domestic Bus Routes in Poland

Intercity buses connect most towns and cities in Poland and are the cheapest way to traverse the country, with many popular routes available for a fraction of the cost of a flight. See below for some of the most common domestic bus routes:

• Czestochowa to Warsaw: Average travel time = 2 hours 30 minutes. Operators = FlixBus.
• Poznań to Warsaw: Average travel time = 4 hours. Operators = BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus.
• Lublin to Warsaw: Average travel time = 2 hours 30 minutes. Operators = FlixBus.
• Warsaw to Gdańsk: Average travel time = 4 hours 40 minutes. Operators = BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus.
• Gdańsk to Katowice: Average travel time = 8 hours. Operators = FlixBus.
• Warsaw to Wroclaw: Average travel time = 4 to 5 hours. Operators = BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus.
• Wroclaw to Krakow: Average travel time = 4 hours. Operators = Infobus and FlixBus.
• Wroclaw to Gdańsk: Average travel time = 7 to 8 hours. Operators = FlixBus.
• Gdańsk to Wroclaw: Average travel time = 7 to 8 hours. Operators = FlixBus.

All of these routes and more are available to book through Omio.

International Bus Routes from Poland to other countries

Most international bus routes from Poland start in Warsaw. As you might expect, many of these routes are into neighboring countries, but there are a few longer ones. For instance, it’s possible to take a bus from Warsaw to London, and there are several of these departing every day, including direct journeys from Sindbad and Infobus and routes with connections from FlixBus.

Direct routes take about 28 hours. The price varies, but you can get the latest prices by clicking the link above. You’ll see a list of all available routes and can filter these by time, stations, bus companies, and price.

You can also take a bus from Warsaw to Amsterdam, which takes over 20 hours on average and is also provided by companies like Sindbad.

Other international bus routes from Warsaw include:

• Warsaw to Strasbourg: A direct route that takes less than 20 hours, departs several times a day, and is serviced by Flixbus.
• Warsaw to Ostrava: A relatively short trip in the Czech Republic, as this one takes around 5 hours. It’s provided by FlixBus.
• Warsaw to Oslo: Infobus and FlixBus both cover this route. It’s direct and it takes about 30 hours.
• Warsaw to Turin: FlixBus and EuroTicket both service this route. There are direct buses departing several times a week.
• Warsaw to Bologna: An alternative route into Italy, this one often requires a transfer if booking with FlixBus but there are direct options with Sindbad.
• Warsaw to Split: FlixBus departs at least once a day for this route. It will typically take you to Munich for a transfer and then on to Croatia.

Warsaw also serves as the final destination for many international routes into Poland, including the following:

• Bergamo to Warsaw
• Prague to Warsaw
• London to Warsaw
• Budapest to Warsaw
• Rome to Warsaw
• Brussels to Warsaw

Poland, Warsaw. Credit: Pixabay

Night Buses in Poland

Every night in major cities like Warsaw, the regular bus service ends, and a night bus service takes over. These buses run the same routes and can take you wherever you need to go in the city. Night buses are very efficient in Poland and they can also be very busy.

In 2021, the city of Sosnowiec even introduced a service where you could get a night bus on demand. It wasn’t quite like a taxi service, but it was an interesting pilot program that a lot of people used in the city and it’s proof that Warsaw isn’t the only city with great public transport.

Night buses are also used by companies like FlixBus. In this case, the term is used to refer to buses that drive through the night to get to the destination quicker. They make fewer stops than buses that run in the daytime and they also have comfortable reclining seats so you can relax.

Bus travel tips for Poland

• Learn the local routes and rules if you’re going to be using municipal buses.
• Consider taking a night bus if you need to get around the city late at night.
• Show your appreciation by greeting the driver when you step on the bus and thanking them when you leave.
• You do not need to tip the bus driver, but you can if you want.
• Compare Polish bus ticket prices using Omio to discover the cheapest option and then book through the platform.
• If you have specific needs and are traveling on an intercity bus, contact the bus company in advance to make sure they can meet your needs and provide the assistance you require.

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