plane

Although the most popular ways of getting to Szczecin are by train or car, you can also get there by plane. There is a number of things you should know in relation to that.

To learn about the standards of Polish airports, as well as about destinations, go to our transport by plane article.

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Szczecin Airport (SZZ)

Szczecin Airport is located a 35 minute drive northeast from the city centre and can only be described as tiny. It's only notable destinations are Dublin, Copenhagen, Oslo, and London.

getting to the city centre

There are three main ways of getting to the airport, and none of them are that great. The first is to take a bus, which departs from al. Wyzwolenia 17 in Szczecin 2 hours and 20 minutes before every plane departure at Szczecin Airport. The trip takes about 1 hour and costs 13.9 zł [3.2 EUR] each way. There are also buses for the same price which go the other way, departing 20 minutes after the arrival of every plane.

The second way is to take the car, which takes about 35 minutes. The third way is to take a taxi - we do not recommend this, but it can be done and it costs between 110 zł [25.6 EUR] and 150 zł [35.0 EUR].

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train

The other fastest, and much more conventional way of getting to Szczecin, is by train. This is a great option if you're coming to Szczecin from a different Polish city, but can also be done internationally if you're all about train travel - especially from Germany.

You can learn everything there is to know about the standards of Polish trains, as well as about types of trains, buying tickets, and destinations by going to our transport by train article.

stations

In truth, Szczecin has one large station, Szczecin Główny (Szczecin Main), located just by the river banks in Central Szczecin. However, not all trains turn to stop at Szczecin Główny - those who don't will often stop at Szczecin Dąbie instead, which takes much less time.

destinations and prices

domestic

Warsaw - 6:30h | 72 zł [16.7 EUR]

Łódź - 7:00h | 98 zł [22.8 EUR] (with stopover in Ostrów Wielkopolski)

Poznań - 3:00h | 40 zł [9.3 EUR]

Gdańsk - 4:30h | 54 zł [12.6 EUR]

Wrocław - 4:30h | 64 zł [14.9 EUR]

Katowice - 7:00h | 74 zł [17.2 EUR]

Cracow - 8:00h | 80 zł [18.6 EUR]

international

All relevant major international connections to Poland, along with their prices and times, can be seen in the transport by train article. In the case of Szczecin, there are also regional trains connecting to towns across the German border, with direct connections to most large towns nearby in Germany.

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bus

As long-haul buses re-gain popularity with the rise of companies like Flixbus, so does traveling to Szczecin by bus. However, with the availability of trains to Szczecin, travel to Szczecin by bus makes the most sense from Germany or poorly-connected Polish cities.

To learn about bus companies in Poland, as well as about how to find buses, buy tickets, and about the quality of buses, head to our transport by bus article.

bus stations

In Szczecin, long-haul buses typically stop and depart simply from a makeshift bus station adjacent to the main train station. What's great about this is that the main station is the most accessible spot in the city. There is, however, also a dedicated bus station a little north of the main train station, from which all PKS buses depart.

direct destinations

domestic

Currently, from Szczecin you can go to all major Polish cities via direct connections.

international

The main direct bus destinations from Szczecin are Hamburg, Rostock, Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, London, Vienna, Amsterdam, Munich, and many, many more.

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car

Taking a road trip to Poland, or to Szczecin in this case, is a great idea, especially from Germany. Everything you need to know is explained in our transport by car article.

tickets

To learn about ticket validation in a given vehicle, as well as how to check how long your journey will be, head to the vehicle's dedicated article.

There are a number of types of tickets in Szczecin, with the main difference between them being validity time. There are also reduced-fare tickets, but because of the inconsistency of the information given on the website with the information given by ticket controllers, we do not recommend buying reduced-fare tickets no matter your status.

It's important that we first underline that all public transport tickets in Szczecin are valid on all means of public transport (though this does not include regular trains - more on that below).

types of tickets

15-minute ticket - 2.0 zł [0.5 EUR]
This type of ticket is great for short inner-city trips, such as to your hotel. In 15 minutes, you can traverse most of the city centre.

30-minute ticket - 3.0 zł [0.7 EUR]
A 30-minute ticket covers most of Szczecin, and especially the areas you are likely to visit as a tourist.

60-minute ticket - 4.0 zł [0.9 EUR]
This ticket covers the entirety of Szczecin, and can even be used for two-way travel if you're only going to the store to pick something up.

120-minute ticket - 5.0 zł [1.2 EUR]
This ticket easily covers the entirety of Szczecin, and can easily be used for two-way travel if you're only going to the store to pick something up, or perhaps even to a fast-food restaurant.

24-hour ticket - 12 zł [2.8 EUR]
A great option for tourists; this ticket allows you to travel by public transport freely within Szczecin for 24 hours after validation.

120-hour ticket - 35 zł [8.1 EUR]
A great option for tourists staying in Szczecin for 5 days; this ticket allows you to travel by public transport freely within Szczecin for 120 hours after validation, allowing you to see all of the attractions.

240-hour ticket - 60 zł [14.0 EUR]
A great option for tourists staying in Szczecin for 10 days; this ticket allows you to travel by public transport freely within Szczecin for 240 hours after validation, allowing you to see all of the attractions. The great thing about it is that you only have to buy a ticket once, and won't have to worry about it for the rest of your trip.

60-minute group ticket - up to 15 persons - 18 zł [4.2 EUR]
This ticket allows a group of up to 15 persons and one guardian to travel for up to 60 minutes by any public transport within Szczecin.

60-minute group ticket - up to 25 persons - 25 zł [5.8 EUR]
This ticket allows a group of up to 25 persons and two guardians to travel for up to 60 minutes by any public transport within Szczecin.

Please note that the tickets above apply to trips during the day. Night buses and trams have separate tickets, though they cost the same. There are also express services in the city, for which you need special tickets, which cost two times more. There is also the possibility of buying a pack of 10 tickets, which cost 10% less per ticket.

As you can see, there are a lot of types, but they are well-designed and catered to both tourists and locals. All of the tickets above can be purchased in any location that sells tickets.

buying tickets

In Szczecin, the only sensible way to buy public transport tickets is using the ticket machines located all over the city. Whenever you will need to use public transport, you will easily find a machine. If not, there are also in-vehicle machines in most trams and buses. You can read more about buying and validating tickets in the dedicated articles of the various means of transport.

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tram

To learn about ticket validation, standards in buses in Poland, finding routes, and the types of tram stops, head to our tram article.

Szczecin has a medium-sized tram system for Polish standards, with 12 lines and about 113 kilometers of tracks. Below is a metro-style map of the system.

what are trams in Szczecin like?

Most of them are quite modern, especially those on more popular routes, meaning the routes you are more likely to take as a tourist. Moreover, most of Szczecin's trams have in-tram ticket machines.

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bus

There is nothing unique about the bus system in Szczecin. For everything you need to know, head to our general city bus article.

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bike

Szczecin's bike sharing system (Bike_S) and bike rental scene is very generic. Everything you need to know can be found in the bike article.

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taxi/Uber

Read all about calling taxis and Ubers, as well as the prices in Poland, in our taxi/Uber article.

Our recommended taxi company, Taxi 4 You, is reachable under +48 914 833 833, and costs 3 zł [0.7 EUR] initiation fee and 2.3 zł [0.5 EUR] per kilometer.