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A practical guide to getting around Warsaw on ZTM public transport: trams, buses, the metro and tickets

ZTM organises Warsaw's public transport network of trams, buses, two metro lines and urban rapid rail, with integrated tickets also valid on certain trains.

By Warsaw Things-to-do Desk · Published 25 July 2026

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Warsaw's public transport is organised by ZTM, combining trams, buses, two metro lines and the urban rapid rail known as SKM.

Trams

Trams form part of the ZTM network that serves districts across the city. Passengers use the same ZTM tickets on trams as on other modes in the system. Route and timetable information appears on the wtp.waw.pl website maintained by ZTM.

Buses

Buses operate alongside trams in the ZTM network. Integrated ZTM tickets cover bus journeys and remain valid on Koleje Mazowieckie and WKD trains serving the Warsaw conurbation under the ZTM-KM-WKD offer. Details on routes and timetables are published on wtp.waw.pl.

The metro

The two metro lines, M1 and M2, connect different districts and allow passengers to change at Swietokrzyska station. To reach a metro platform, passengers validate their ticket and pass through the gate. ZTM tickets cover travel on both lines as part of the overall network.

Tickets

Long-term 30-day and 90-day tickets give unlimited journeys and are encoded on a personalised Warsaw City Card, known as Warszawska Karta Miejska or WKM. These tickets are issued by ZTM and work across the integrated ZTM-KM-WKD offer. All tickets must be validated before travel. The Warsaw City Travelcard is an electronic proximity card issued by ZTM, and further guidance on its use is available through official ZTM channels.

The integrated system means one ticket covers multiple transport types without separate purchases for each leg of a journey. Information on routes, timetables and tickets is published by ZTM on the wtp.waw.pl website, allowing users to plan travel across trams, buses, metro and participating trains.

Residents and visitors rely on this network for daily movement through Warsaw districts. Validation is required at the start of each journey, and metro users must pass through gates after validation. Personalised cards for longer-term options simplify repeated travel without repeated purchases.

Practical steps include checking the wtp.waw.pl site for current routes and timetables before travel. Tickets are validated on board trams and buses or at metro gates, and the WKM card stores long-term options for unlimited use. The ZTM-KM-WKD integration extends coverage to additional trains in the conurbation.