Find out where to buy a bus ticket quickly and conveniently! We’ve checked the most popular services and apps available on the market. We hope that this will make traveling by bus in Poland a little easier for you.
Buying a bus ticket for public transport is very easy. We have many local applications and services that aggregate different carriers. When it comes to buses traveling throughout Poland or Europe, things get a bit more complicated. Finding a connection and a ticket can be a bit more frustrating. Despite the smaller selection compared to local transport, you can find tools on the market that allow you to book a bus ticket for intercity connections.
Where to buy a bus ticket?
Traveling by bus is one of the most convenient and cheapest solutions, especially if you want to discover new places without spending a fortune. Online services and mobile applications offer a wide selection of connections, attractive prices and numerous promotions that allow you to save on travel. In this article, we will introduce you to the most popular platforms, thanks to which you can easily find and buy a bus ticket that meets your expectations.
Buying a bus ticket these days no longer requires a visit to the PKP station ticket office. There are already applications on the market that allow you to book and pay for your trip. Here are a few of the most popular services where you can buy a bus ticket.
E-traveller: Train and bus tickets
E-podróżnik is one of the most well-known platforms that allow you to buy tickets for various means of transport, including buses. The service offers:
- a wide range of intercity and international connections,
- the ability to compare ticket prices of different carriers,
- the option of purchasing tickets online with the option of paying by card, transfer or BLIK,
- availability of a mobile application that makes it easier to search and book tickets.
FlixBus – Carrier’s App and Website
FlixBus is an international company offering bus connections throughout Europe. Known for:
- competitive ticket prices and frequent promotions,
- new buses with access to Wi-Fi and electrical sockets,
- Possibility to change your reservation without additional charges up to 15 minutes before departure.
The FlixBus bus schedule can be found both on their website and in the app (Android/iOS).
Polonus
Polonus is a national coach carrier. The company also operates the Warszawa Zachodni Bus Station. At the moment, they offer the following connections:
- POL1 Warsaw – Pułtusk – Różan – Ostrołęka
- POL2 Warsaw – Pułtusk – Mrągowo – Kętrzyn
- POL3 Warsaw – Przasnysz – Chorzele – Szczytno – Biskupiec – Mragowo
- POL4 Warsaw – Przasnysz – Chorzele – Szczytno – Pasym – Olsztyn
- POL9 Warsaw – Sierpc – Rypin – Brodnica – Grudziądz
- POL16 Warsaw – Kielce – Busko-Zdroj – Tarnów – Nowy Sącz – Krynica-Zdroj
- POL21 Warsaw – Babsk – Rawa Mazowiecka – Tomaszów Mazowiecki
- POL18 Warsaw – Belchatow – Wieluń – Wroclaw – Klodzko – Duszniki-Zdroj – Kudowa-Zdroj
- POL24 Warsaw – Łomża – Ruciane Nida – Mikołajki – Wilkasy – Giżycko
During the holidays, additional routes were also added, operating from 22.06.2024 to 31.08.2024:
- POL32 Warsaw – Elblag – Mikoszewo – Jantar – Stegna – Kąty Rybackie – Krynica Morska
- POL31 Warsaw – Ruciane Nida – Mikolajki – Ryn – Gizycko
Tickets and the full timetable are available at https://pkspolonus.pl.
Where to buy a bus ticket in the mobile app?
There are also websites that aggregate offers for bus rides from different carriers, all over Europe. Such platforms include:
- Omio – allows you to purchase tickets for buses, trains and planes throughout Europe.
- BusRadar – compares ticket prices of different carriers and offers the option to purchase a ticket directly from the application.
Buying a bus ticket has never been easier. Whether you are travelling in Poland or planning a trip abroad, convenient connections are now within reach. Remember also that many services offer various discounts and promotions, so it is worth checking available offers regularly to save on travel.
