The urban transport network in Warsaw is well developed. There are bus and tram lines, there is a metro, many public and private taxis, several directions of electric trains.
Buses
Warsaw bus depots serve 176 routes at once, with a total length of about 3,000 km. The first digit of the vehicle number indicates that it belongs to one of 8 types of routes:
· 1 - work from early morning to 11 pm;
· 2 - special, replacing or supplementing the line;
· 3 - appear in the city at rush hour or on the days of the influx of passengers (vacations, holidays);
· 4 and 5 - express buses;
· 6 - run around the city at night;
· 7 - suburban lines.
Trams
There are 26 tram lines in Warsaw with 79 routes. Rooms from 1 to 40 run in the city center, with trams 40-49 complementing them during rush hour. The rest are engaged in the delivery of passengers to the suburban areas of Warsaw.
Metro
Passengers are served by one line, along which there are 16 stations. The metro line crosses the city along its entire length, from north to south.
Taxi
The fare in Warsaw taxi is almost an order of magnitude lower than in other European cities. The prices are inflated only by private traders who are engaged in "hunting" for tourists. Taxis with state registration have special identification marks, the name of the park must be indicated on the body of the car, there is a dispatcher's phone number.
River transport
In addition to land transport, river trams are very popular in Warsaw. Their services are used with pleasure not only by tourists, but also by residents of the city. Private companies are engaged in customer service. The priority area of their work is tourist and excursion.
How much does it cost to travel in Warsaw
Tickets for Warsaw public transport can be purchased at any newspaper or tobacco kiosk, from drivers and at stations (stops). You need to ask the kioskers for tickets, since they are not displayed on the window. Tickets are usually time-based. Their cost ranges from 3 to 24 zlotys. The most expensive tickets are for a week, with the right to travel in any type of urban land transport.
In addition, you can purchase a special card - Warszawa Tourist Card, which will entitle you not only to travel, but also to visit some exhibitions and museums.
When buying tickets or cards, you need to clarify where you intend to use them. The city is divided into several conventional zones, each of which has its own types of coupons.
· Normal are used only in the first zone.
· Temporary - valid from 20 minutes to 1 hour, operate in any part of the city.
· Short-term - their validity period is from 1 to 7 days. The cost of the ticket for zones 1 and 2 is different.
In order to quickly reach a specific place in Warsaw, tourists are advised to purchase a map showing routes and stops of public transport. Well, if you get lost, then contact the locals. The townspeople are extremely friendly and always ready to help.
