How to Get from Poznań Train Station to Ławica Airport
The distance from Poznań Główny (main train station) to Ławica Airport is just 7 km. You have several options — from a 6 PLN bus ride to a 10-minute taxi. Here's a complete comparison with current prices and travel times.
City Bus — cheapest option (6 PLN)
The most popular and affordable way to reach the airport. Since April 2026, two bus lines serve the station-to-airport route: 159 and 148.
Line 159: Poznań Główny → Port Lotniczy Ławica
The main airport bus. Key stops along the route:
Poznań Główny → Rondo Kaponiera → Bałtyk → Szylinga → Polna Szpital → Grodziska → Szpitalna → Swoboda → Kolorowa → ... → Port Lotniczy Ławica
- Travel time: approx. 20–25 minutes
- Frequency: every 7–8 min during peak hours, every 10 min off-peak and weekends
- Operates: daily, from approx. 4:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Line 148: Poznań Główny → Port Lotniczy Ławica
Second airport bus, taking a different route (via Roosevelta and Bukowska streets). Runs alternately with line 159.
- Travel time: approx. 24 minutes
- Frequency: every 7–8 min during peak, every 10 min off-peak
Tickets
| Ticket | Normal | Reduced |
|---|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 4 PLN | 2 PLN |
| 35 minutes (enough for the airport) | 6 PLN | 3 PLN |
| 90 minutes | 8 PLN | 4 PLN |
Where to buy:
- Ticket machines at stops — card or cash
- Mobile apps — PEKA, jakdojade, MoBilet, SkyCash
- Contactless in the bus — tap your payment card at the reader by the door
Tip: A ticket machine is located directly at the airport bus stop — no need to buy a return ticket in advance.
Where to board at Poznań Główny?
The Poznań Główny (POGL02) bus stop is on Dworcowa Street, right next to the station entrance from the Avenida shopping centre side. Look for shelters marked with lines 159 and 148.
Taxi — fastest (10–15 min, approx. 25–40 PLN)
If you have heavy luggage or are short on time, a taxi is the most comfortable option.
- Cost: 25–40 PLN (depending on company and time of day)
- Travel time: 10–15 minutes (no traffic)
Taxi companies in Poznań:
- iTaxi — call 737 737 737 or use the app
- Multi Taxi — call +48 61 819 19 19
Warning: Avoid unmarked taxis at the station. Order via an app or by phone to know the price upfront.
Bolt & Uber — best value (20–40 PLN)
A popular alternative to traditional taxis. You see the price before booking.
- Cost: typically 20–40 PLN (dynamic pricing — higher during rush hour and Friday evenings)
- Travel time: 10–15 minutes
- How to order: via the Bolt or Uber app
At night — bus 222 or taxi
Early morning flight? Late arrival? At night you have two options:
Night bus 222
Line 222 is a night bus that runs through Ławica Airport via city centre (Poznań Główny, Rondo Kaponiera, Grodziska).
- Operates: nightly
- Ticket: same ZTM pricing (6 PLN — 35 min)
- Travel time: longer than 159 (approx. 30–40 min)
Taxi / Bolt / Uber at night
Night traffic is minimal — the airport ride takes literally 10 minutes. Cost: approx. 30–45 PLN.
All options compared
| Option | Time | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus 159/148 | 20–25 min | 6 PLN | Budget-friendly |
| Night bus 222 | 30–40 min | 6 PLN | Late night |
| Taxi | 10–15 min | 25–40 PLN | Heavy luggage |
| Bolt / Uber | 10–15 min | 20–40 PLN | Price upfront |
| Own car | 10–15 min | parking from 39 PLN/day | Longer trips |
Accommodation on the airport bus route
Have an early flight or late arrival? Nest Guest Rooms are located right at the Grodziska bus stop — one of the stops on lines 159 and 222.
This means:
- 15 minutes by bus directly to the airport terminal
- Free parking — leave your car with us and take the bus for 6 PLN
- Code entry system — leave at 4 AM for your flight without waking anyone
- Rates from 130 PLN/night — cheaper than airport parking + hotel
Arriving at the airport? Board bus 159 at the airport, get off at Grodziska, and you're 150 metres from your room.
Check: Accommodation near Ławica Airport Poznań
