Do I need to validate a paper ticket?

If you buy a paper ticket, validate it in the machine on board. With a city app or contactless card payment, validation is automatic at the validator.

Which app shows all cities' timetables?

Jakdojade covers most Polish cities' buses, trams, and metros with live arrivals and ticketing in supported cities.

Public Transport in Polish Cities

Tickets, zones, passes, the Jakdojade app, and how transit works in Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław and beyond.

Updated 2026-01-20 · 1 min read

Modes

Metro — Warsaw (2 lines). No other Polish city has metro yet.
Trams — Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, Poznań, Łódź, Katowice, Gdańsk, Bydgoszcz, Toruń, Szczecin, Gorzów.
Buses — everywhere; the backbone in cities without trams.
Fast tram (PST) — Poznań, Kraków (Fast Tram).

Tickets

Single — 3.40–4.60 PLN for 45–90 min depending on city.
Time-based (75/90 min) let you transfer freely within the window.
Daily / weekly / monthly — monthly passes ~70–140 PLN.
Contactless card readers on validators accept Visa/Mastercard/Apple Pay/Google Pay in many cities.

Apps

Jakdojade — routes, live arrivals, tickets in supported cities.
mPay — Warsaw mobile ticketing.
City apps — Warsaw "moBilet", Kraków "SkyCash".

Zones

Most cities have a city zone (cheaper) and an agglomeration zone (suburbs, pricier). Confirm your destination's zone before buying.

Discounts

Students (under 26 with valid ID): 50% off in most cities.
Seniors (70+ in Warsaw): free; other cities vary.
Family tickets and group discounts exist.

FAQ

Do I need to validate a paper ticket?: If you buy a paper ticket, validate it in the machine on board. With a city app or contactless card payment, validation is automatic at the validator.
Which app shows all cities' timetables?: Jakdojade covers most Polish cities' buses, trams, and metros with live arrivals and ticketing in supported cities.