Modlin is 40 km from Warsaw, which makes it one of the more expensive airport-to-city transfers in Central Europe. Here is how each option is priced in 2026.
Shuttle bus
A direct shuttle runs from the airport to the Warsaw Central Station area, taking 50-70 minutes. More than one operator competes on this route (ModlinBus and Terravision both run services), and fares vary a lot by how far ahead you book — advance online tickets are cheaper than paying on board. Children under 5 usually travel free. Check the operator's site for the current fare before you fly; do not assume a fixed price.
Fixed-price private transfer
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Bus + train combination
A local bus from the airport to Modlin town connects with a Koleje Mazowieckie regional train to Warsaw Centralna. Both legs are priced by their own operators and fares are revised periodically — check the Koleje Mazowieckie website for the current train fare. The journey involves a transfer, potential waiting between connections, and takes 60-90 minutes. Worth it only if you are very budget-conscious and have time.
Taxi
A metered taxi from Modlin to central Warsaw runs on the standard Warsaw taxi tariff, which is not flat: rates step up once the car leaves Warsaw's administrative city limits, and most of the 40 km drive from Modlin falls outside that boundary. Individual operators set and publish their own flag-down fee and per-km rates (with separate day and night, in-city and out-of-city figures), and these are revised periodically, so check the tariff card displayed inside the specific taxi before you set off rather than assuming a number in advance. As a rule of thumb, expect the out-of-city portion of the fare to push the total noticeably higher than a same-distance ride within Warsaw itself, with a further increase during the night tariff (typically 22:00-06:00). Some drivers at small airports try to quote a flat rate above what the meter would actually show — insist on the meter, and ask which tariff (day/night, in/out of city) applies.
Pre-booked private transfer
A standard sedan transfer costs PLN 150-250 (EUR 35-58). Minivans for groups of 4-6 run PLN 250-400. The price is fixed at booking, so Warsaw traffic — and which taxi tariff zone you are in — does not affect what you pay. Some services include child seats and meet-and-greet at no extra charge.
Ride-hailing apps
Uber and Bolt are available but driver supply at Modlin is inconsistent due to the airport's remote location. Fares follow the apps' own dynamic pricing shown before you confirm the ride, and surge pricing is common on this route. You may also wait 15-30 minutes for a driver to arrive.
Car rental
Daily rates and fees vary by agency and season — compare current prices when booking rather than assuming a fixed rate. Add fuel for the drive to Warsaw, and budget for parking once you reach the city center, which makes renting only sensible if you need the car beyond Warsaw itself.
The bottom line
For budget travelers, the shuttle bus is hard to beat if you book in advance. For groups of 3-4, a pre-booked transfer at PLN 150-250 total often works out cheaper per person than individual bus tickets, is far more comfortable, and — because it is a fixed price — is usually more predictable than a metered taxi on this specific route, where the out-of-city tariff pushes the fare up. The choice between taxi and transfer comes down to whether you want a confirmed price or are comfortable finding one on arrival.