Travelling to Warsaw and access to the conference site

How to get to Warsaw

1. By Air (Most Common Option)

Main Airport:
πŸ‘‰ Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) β€” the largest and closest to the city center (about 10 km away).
Secondary airport: Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI) β€” used mainly by low-cost airlines (about 40 km from Warsaw).

Steps:

  1. Book your flight to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) or Modlin (WMI).

    • Major airlines: LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Air France, British Airways, Ryanair, Wizz Air, KLM, Emirates, Qatar Airways, etc.

  2. Check visa requirements depending on your nationality:

    • Poland is in the Schengen Area.

    • EU/EEA citizens: no visa required.

    • Non-EU citizens: check if you need a Schengen visa (Type C).

  3. Arrival at the airport:

    • From Chopin Airport (WAW):

      • Train (SKM S2 or S3): 20–25 min to Warszawa Centralna.

      • Bus (175 or 188): 30–40 min to city center.

      • Taxi/Uber/Bolt: ~20–30 PLN (10–15 EUR), 20 min.

    • From Modlin Airport (WMI):

      • Shuttle bus to Modlin train station, then train to Warszawa Centralna (~1 hour total).

      • Direct ModlinBus (~45–60 min).

πŸš„ 2. By Train (from Europe)

Warsaw is well-connected by international trains.

Main station:

Warszawa Centralna (Warsaw Central Station)

Popular international routes:

  • Berlin β†’ Warsaw (~6 h, PKP Intercity or Deutsche Bahn)

  • Vienna β†’ Warsaw (~8 h, direct EuroCity train)

  • Prague β†’ Warsaw (~8 h)

  • Budapest β†’ Warsaw (~10 h)

  • Vilnius β†’ Warsaw (~9 h, bus/train combo)

  • Minsk β†’ Warsaw (~8 h, note: visa and political restrictions may apply)

You can book via:

🚌 3. By Bus

A budget-friendly option, especially from neighboring countries.

Major operators:

Examples:

  • Berlin β†’ Warsaw: ~8 h

  • Prague β†’ Warsaw: ~9 h

  • Vilnius β†’ Warsaw: ~10 h

  • Lviv (Ukraine) β†’ Warsaw: ~10–12 h

Most buses arrive at Warszawa Zachodnia (Western Station).

πŸš— 4. By Car

Driving is practical from Central or Eastern Europe.

Distances:

  • Berlin β†’ Warsaw: ~570 km (6–7 h)

  • Prague β†’ Warsaw: ~680 km (8–9 h)

  • Vilnius β†’ Warsaw: ~470 km (5–6 h)

  • KrakΓ³w β†’ Warsaw: ~300 km (3–4 h)

Highways are modern (A2, S8, S7). You’ll need:

  • A valid driver’s license (EU or international).

  • Green Card insurance for non-EU vehicles.

  • Highway tolls apply on some sections.

πŸ›‚ 5. Entry & Documents

  • EU/EEA/Swiss citizens: Only ID card or passport.

  • Non-EU: Passport + Schengen visa (if required).

  • COVID-19: No entry restrictions as of 2025.

πŸ’‘ 6. Local Tips

  • Currency: Polish ZΕ‚oty (PLN) β€” not the Euro.

  • Time zone: CET (UTC+1) / CEST (UTC+2 in summer).

  • Public transport: very reliable (trams, metro, buses).

  • Language: Polish (English widely spoken in Warsaw).

Information on how to get to the conference site:

Please find the map of the conference site here

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