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Transportation
by air
Warsaw’s Frederic Chopin Airport is located 10 km south of the city centre, and consists of two terminals. The new Terminal 2 is the most spacious and modern, but most of the important airport services are located in Terminal 1. The airport is easily accessible by public transport, and you can take bus 175 into the centre, which terminates at the main train station, or bus 188 to the right-bank and eastern Warsaw. Buses from the airport run frequently between 5 am and 11 pm. The quickest and easiest way into the city is to take a taxi, however, and there is a taxi rank just outside of Terminal 2. Three official taxi companies can be found here: SAWA, MPT, and Merc, and only accept rides from these drivers. The drive into the centre takes between 15 - 30 minutes and usually costs between 40 - 50 zloty.
by car
Warsaw is well-connected to the rest of Poland by roads, but the highways are often unpleasant to travel on due to poor road maintenance. You can get where you want to go, however, and driving to Warsaw from abroad is easy enough. Traffic within Warsaw is also not optimal, as there is no good circular road system yet, meaning everyone has to drive through the city centre and there is often congestion. Most public parking places in Warsaw are located in the centre, on the street. Many hotels and other establishments will also have their own lots. If you plan to rent a car in Warsaw, there are many options, and the easiest solution is usually to get a car at the airport from one of the many agencies represented there.
Warsaw is the main railway hub of Poland, and its Central Station is the place where most international trains arrive and depart. There are two other large stations in the city that also have some international train services, Western Warsaw Station (Zachodnia) and Eastern Warsaw Station (Wschodnia). The Central Station is located right in the heart of the city and is the busiest station. It is possible to get to Warsaw by train from most countries in Europe, but the journey times can be very long, and tickets are often no cheaper than flying. The best train connections are usually to be found from the neighbouring countries. You can buy international tickets from the Polish rail office in the Central Station, which is open 24 hours.
Many international buses come through Warsaw, and travelling to the city by bus is often the cheapest option, if you don’t mind a long journey. Most buses arrive and depart from the Warsaw West Bus Station (Dworzec Autobusowy Warszawa Zachodnia). The bus station has many services, such as lockers for luggage, shops, and a tourist information booth.
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