How to get to town from Warsaw Airport by train - featuring Line S2 and Pesa Elf 27WE

The Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport is served by frequent rail services operated by the SKM (Szybka Kolej Miejska, Fast City Rail) and KM (Koleje Mazowieckie, Masovian Railways). To reach the train station, turn right when you enter the Arrival Hall and follow the signs. It is a roughly 300m walk to the station which is located underground. Some ticket machines can be found along the way. I recommend using the red SKM machines because they sell tickets that can be used on virtually all forms of public transport within Warsaw.

Warsaw public transport is very cheap! Since I was unsure of the length of my journey, I bought a 75 minute ticket, which is valid for 75 minutes following first use, for 4.40 złoty, worth just under £1, around €1, US$1.19 or HK$9.30. And given the length of my stay (4 days/3 nights), I could have bought a 72 hour ticket for 36 zł, worth around £7.43, €8.33, US$9.77 or HK$76.70.

Warsaw Airport is served by 2 SKM lines, S2 and S3. I took the S2 train service operated by the SKM, served by a PESA ELF 27WE train. I sat down after validating my ticket by sticking it into one of the tiny yellow machines on the train. Afterwards, I stuck my action camera onto the window and recorded the entire 19 minute journey to Warsaw Ochota station, where I got off. I hope you enjoy the train footage!

My hotel was conveniently located right next to the station, so I was able to quickly check in, drop my stuff off and enjoy my first evening in Warsaw.