Airport bus Warsaw Modlin
IATA code: WMI
ICAO code: EPMO
Passengers: ~ 3.1 million
Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI) is the second international airport serving the city of Warsaw (after Warsaw Chopin). Though it serves Warsaw, it is actually located almost 40 kilometres from Warsaw, in Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki.
According to the last available data, with a little over 3.1 million passengers, it’s the sixth busiest airport in Poland.
Warsaw Modlin serves only two airlines – Enter Air and Ryanair, which makes it very popular for low-cost flights to Warsaw.
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How to get from the airport to Warsaw
Due to distance between Warsaw Modlin Airport and Warsaw, it takes about 45 minutes to reach the city center. But, no need to fret! There are a few transportation options if you want to get from Warsaw Modlin Airport to the center of Warsaw.
Learn more in the text below!
Bus
Unfortunately, the popular shuttle bus service that ModlinBus company previously offered has not been in function since March 2020. So, as of now, passengers who wish to travel by bus from Warsaw Modlin to Warsaw can choose between two carriers: Contbus and Flixbus.
The bus frequency depends on the time of day and airport traffic. Particularly, between 13:00 and 15:00, buses to Warsaw depart every half an hour. Furthermore, the average bus ticket price is 7-10€, depending on the carrier
Departures
Train
The airport is linked to Warsaw by trains operated by the Koleje Mazowieckie company. However, it is important to know that these trains do not depart directly from the airport but from Modlin train station.
- There is a regular shuttle bus operated by Koleje Mazowieckie which connects Warsaw Modlin Airport and Modlin train station. It runs every 15-30 min and it takes only 10 mins to get to the train station.
- Trains depart exactly 5 minutes after the bus arrives to the train station.
- Trains stop at several Warsaw’s stations: Wschodnia, Centralna, ZOO, Gdanska, Zachodnia and Warsaw Chopin Airport station
- The price of a single ticket to Warsaw is around 18 – 23 PLN (3.97€ – 4.99€) and the shuttle bus between Modlin Airport and Modlin railway station is included in the price. Tickets can be bought at the airport or online.
- Shuttle buses can carry up to 70 passengers, they are air-conditioned and suitable for disabled persons. The bus timetable is adapted to train departures/arrivals.
Popular bus routes from Warsaw Modlin:
Here are some of the direct bus lines from Warsaw Modlin that you can see in the table below.
| Warsaw Modlin Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport | Warsaw Modlin Airport to Ciechocinek |
| Warsaw Modlin Airport to Lodz | Warsaw Modlin Airport to Torun |
Or find one that will suits you the most on getbybus.com.
Taxi
Opti Taxi and Taxi Modlin are official airport taxi companies and their prices are fixed, but they depend on the city zone of Warsaw. Taxi fare to Warsaw is 119-199 PLN (27-46€) from 06:00 to 00:00 and 149-249 PLN (34-58€) from 00:00 to 06:00.
Furthermore, those who prefer ride share services can take an Uber from WMI to Warsaw. However, the prices for Uber rides are not fixed, and depend on your destination.
Transfer
Private door-to-door transfers are a great alternative to taxis, in case you don’t want to use public transportation. Also, they’re a cheaper option as well since the average price (to Warsaw) for 1 person is around 85 PLN (20€).
Renting a car at Warsaw Modlin airport
Car rental companies like Europcar, Avis and Express have their offices directly at Modlin Airport. But, there’s is always the possibility of renting a car online, and that way you can avoid the queue.
Renting a bus
If you’re coming with a larger group of people, consider renting a bus for your journey. Keep in mind to book it in advance, so the transfer company has enough time to inform you of the meeting point and all other relevant information.
Facilities and Services
Whether you’ve just gone through arrivals, are on a layover or are just waiting for your flight from Warsaw, you may find yourself in need of a service or two.
Below you’ll find a list of available amenities and services at the airport which can be of use depending on your needs.
- ATMs
- Baby Care Facilities
- Baggage carts
- Currency Exchange Office
- Duty-free
- Pharmacy
- Charging Stations
- Smoking area
- Restaurants & Coffee Shop
Accommodation near Warsaw Modlin Airport
Are you looking for a place to stay overnight? Check out our map of available accommodation units and hotels near the airport.
FAQ – bus and transport from Warsaw Modlin Airport
Although buses and trains are very frequent throughout the day, during the period from 00:00 to 04:20 there is no public transport to Warsaw. In that case, you can book a private transfer in advance or take a taxi to the city.
There are no hotels in the airport area, but the centre of Modlin is only 10 mins drive from the airport, and you will find many hotels there. Here are some of them: Hotel Sokołowska Airport Modlin, Hotel Royal, Hotel Modlin Conference & Spa.
Well, it is possible if you arrive early in the morning and your next flight is in the evening. Warsaw is 40 km from Warsaw Modlin Airport and it takes 45-50 minutes to get there outside rush hours, so have that in mind. And be careful not to miss the last bus to the airport, otherwise you’ll have to pay the taxi.
Yes, you can exchange your money at Kantor ICE (International Currency Exchange) office located at the airport, or withdraw money from several ATMs (Euronet, Grupa BPS) throughout the airport. However, we recommend having some Polish zloty on you, because currency rates are much higher at the airports.
Unfortunately, the bus lines from the airport are only to Warsaw. But, you will have more options once you arrive to either bus or train station in Warsaw, you can check some of the direct lines from Warsaw Modlin in the text above.
I’m looking for bus for 15adults and 3chrildren arriving in Modlin on August 9th at 13.30 going to Kur hotel in Olsztyn
Hi Bernard, as far as we are inform, there is no direct bus between Airport Modlin and Olsztyn, so you will probably have to first go to Warsaw and then catch a bus to Olsztyn from there on.
GetByBus Team
hi i will be traveling to gdansk tomorrow, but i will be dropping at modlin airport by night august 6, is there any short way you could suggest for me to travel to gdansk..and from where is it..
Dear Fercy,
The easiest way is to get to Warsaw first and then take a bus to Gdansk, You can check bus departures and buy tickets on this link – https://getbybus.com/en/bus-warsaw-to-gdansk
Best regards!
Melani, GBB Team
Hello!
We have a flight to Athens on December 18th departing at 9.05 AM. So we should be at place at 7.30.
We’re going to spend a night at Novi Dvor Mazowiecki hotel before. Is there a bus to Warszawa Modlin to take us from Novi Dvor Mazowiecki so early in the morning?
Thanx in advance!
Dear Dzianis,
I advise You to contact directly hotel staff to give You the directions on how to reach the hotel from Modlin Airport. It is possible that they might have organised shuttle buses.
Best regards!
Melani, GBB Team
Hi, arriving at Modlin at 11pm on Thursday 22 November and going to Warsaw hostel centrum emilii plater. Does the bus still stop at Palace of Science and Culture as this is only a few hundred maters from my Hostel?
Dear Owen,
Shuttle bus from Warsaw Modlin Airport still stops at Palace of Science and Culture.
Best regards!
Melani, GBB Team
Hi,
we are arriving late and have connection flight early next morning. our hotel is near modlin railway station… can we just take the shuttle bus between Modlin Airport and Modlin railway station?
Dear Amjad,
Yes, of course you can 🙂
Best regards,
Melani GBB Team
Does the shuttle bus from Modlin Airport stop at other stops before it reaches the Palace of Science and Culture. We are staying in the Praga Poludnie district. Thanks
Dear Ainslie,
It’s a direct shuttle bus, which means that it doesn not make any stops between Modlin Airport and Palace of Culture and Science.
Best regards,
Melani GBB Team
Hi were are coming to modlin airport on october 5th we do not arrive until around 21.30 and we are staying at the senator warsaw apartment.how do we get to appartments at that time of night ?
Dear Wendy,
Airport shuttle bus operates until midnight, but in case you miss the bus, you can always take a taxi or arrange private transfer via .
Best regards,
Gabriela GBB Team
Is your bus wheelchair accessible
Dear Gold,
Unfortunately, we cannot provide you with that kind of information but we suggest you to contact the bus company with your query.
Best regards,
Gabriela GBB Team
I need to be at the airport at about 5 maximum 5:30 am for an international flight at 7. Is there any public transportation that can get me there from Warsaw?
Hi Nasos,
you can check all the daily departures from Warsaw to Modlin Airport, you can also book the tickets directly on the link.
Best,
GBB Team
I arrive at the airport at 00.10 and my next flight is the morning 06.25.Please let me know if I can stay at the airport at night.
Hi George,
yes, you can stay at the airport since it’s open 24/7.
We suggest you contact directly the airport in order to check whether they still offer sleeping pods at the airport.
Best,
GBB Team
What RyanAir does labeling airports that are WAY outside the city as being in a city should be criminalized, as should their entire business model. At least this one isn’t 100km away like the one they use for “Paris”
Anyway, I’m trying to get TO this backwoods airport, not FROM it.
Hi,
if you want to get from the city centre to the airport, you can also use the same shuttle bus as described in the text.
Also, you can simply check all the details about departures and tickets here.
Best,
GBB Team