Short answer: the cheapest reliable option is the Koleje Mazowieckie airport ticket (22.40 zł): a shuttle bus to Modlin station (7–10 min) and a train to Warsaw (about 40–45 min), 1 h – 1 h 20 min in total. Direct buses (Modlin Bus, FlixBus) take 35–60 minutes for about 30–41 zł. A taxi costs about 110–170 zł. By car it is 43 km, 45–60 minutes. Our private transfer Modlin → Warsaw centre costs €90 per car for 1–3 people (≈ 393 zł) or €120 per van for 4–8 people.

Comparison at a glance

OptionTravel timePriceChangesBest for
KM shuttle bus + train (Bilet Lotniskowy)1 h – 1 h 20 min22.40 zł (≈ €5.10)1Budget, daytime
Modlin Bus (Contbus) to the centreabout 60 min40 zł + 1.46 zł online fee0No change
FlixBus to Młociny or Dworzec Zachodni35–55 minabout 30–35 zł0North Warsaw, metro M1
Taxi35–45 min, longer at rush hourabout 110–170 zł (≈ €25–39)0On demand
ShuttleHero private transfer45–60 min€90 per car (1–3), €120 per van (4–8)0Families, late low-cost arrivals

Prices are in euros. You can also pay in złoty at the NBP exchange rate of the day (on 22 October 2026: €1 = 4.3685 zł).

By shuttle bus and train

Koleje Mazowieckie run a shuttle bus from the terminal to Modlin station every 20–30 minutes, timed with the trains. The trains go to Warszawa Gdańska, Centralna, Wschodnia and Zachodnia in about 40–45 minutes. The airport ticket (Bilet Lotniskowy, 22.40 zł) covers the bus, the train and 75 minutes of Warsaw public transport in zone 1. The bus driver does not sell tickets: buy them from the machines in the arrivals hall, at the ticket office or in apps, and search for "Lotnisko Modlin".

By direct bus

Modlin Bus (Contbus) runs to central Warsaw near Warszawa Centralna, timed with arrivals, in about an hour for 40 zł plus a 1.46 zł online fee. FlixBus goes to Warszawa Młociny (metro line M1) and Dworzec Zachodni in 35–55 minutes for about 30–35 zł. Prices differ between sources, so check with the operator.

By taxi or car

The drive is 43 km along the S7 or DK7 via Łomianki: 45–60 minutes, longer at rush hour. A taxi to the centre costs about 110–170 zł.

Our private transfer

A private transfer Modlin Airport → Warsaw centre costs €90 per car for 1–3 people (≈ 393 zł) and €120 per van for 4–8 people. Low-cost flights often land late or with a delay; the driver tracks your flight, so you are not racing the last bus.

Landing at Modlin late or with family? Book the fixed-price transfer to Warsaw online.

See the route and book

Where you meet the driver

Modlin has one small terminal. Your driver waits in the arrivals hall with a sign showing your name. We track your flight and you get 60 minutes of free waiting after landing.

What to choose

Alone with hand luggage in the daytime: the KM airport ticket. Going to north Warsaw: FlixBus to Młociny. With a family, a group or a late arrival: a fixed-price transfer, which for four people costs €30 each in a van.

Good to know

  • There is no train station at the terminal: every rail journey starts with the shuttle bus.
  • The shuttle bus driver does not sell tickets; buy them in the arrivals hall or in an app.
  • After a late or delayed arrival check the last bus and train before you leave the hall.
  • The S7 through Łomianki is busy at rush hour.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Modlin Airport to Warsaw city centre?

Take the Koleje Mazowieckie shuttle bus to Modlin station and the train to Warsaw (1 h – 1 h 20 min, 22.40 zł with the airport ticket), a direct bus (35–60 min, about 30–41 zł), a taxi (110–170 zł) or a private transfer (€90 per car).

Is there a train from Modlin Airport?

Not from the terminal. A Koleje Mazowieckie bus takes you to Modlin station in 7–10 minutes, where trains leave for Warsaw.

How long does it take from Modlin to Warsaw?

45–60 minutes by car or transfer and 1 h – 1 h 20 min by shuttle bus and train.

How much is a transfer from Modlin to Warsaw?

€90 per car for 1–3 people (≈ 393 zł at the NBP rate of 22 October 2026) and €120 per van for 4–8 people.

Sources and date checked

Public transport times and fares were checked on 22 October 2026 on the operators' websites. Timetables and fares change, so check the operator's website before you travel.

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