Free transport in Poland — who is entitled to benefits in 2025.

Poland has a well-organized public transport system that includes buses, trams, metro, trolleybuses, and trains. They operate on a strict schedule, and tickets are valid for all types of transport. The transport is clean, comfortable, and convenient.

Information about who can use public transport in Poland for free and what penalties are imposed for violations can be found on the Warszawski Transport Publiczny website.

Who is entitled to discounted travel on public transport in Poland

In Poland, there are benefits for certain groups of passengers. The following can travel for free:

• people aged 70 and over;
• children under 7 years old (until September 30 of the year they turn 7);
• students of Polish schools (with a student card or personalized POP transport card).

There are also 50% discounts on travel for the following categories of citizens:

• children under 17 years old (with a photo ID);
• youth aged 17 to 21 with a valid student or student card;
• foreign university students under 26 years old with an international student ID;

Additionally, individuals aged 65 and over can purchase an annual pass for 50 zlotys.

What passengers can be fined for in Poland

In Poland, there are no conductors in public transport, so tickets must be purchased in advance at kiosks, machines, or through mobile apps. Controllers check tickets periodically. Penalties for violations include:

• absence of a ticket — 266 zlotys (3,040 UAH);
• absence of documentation confirming benefits — 196 zlotys (2,240 UAH);
• smoking at a stop — up to 500 zlotys (5,715 UAH).

A discount is available for those who pay the fine immediately or within 7 days.

It is also worth noting that the metro remains a convenient means of getting around a large city, but adherence to usage rules is mandatory.

More information regarding discounted travel on public transport can be found about the expansion of the list of passengers entitled to discounted travel in the future.