Getting There and Away

Written by Chloe Davies, Ian Walker
07/09/2025
A picturesque alley in Lublin's Old Town with colorful art installations under a bright sky.
Anna Rynkowska, Pexels

Lublin is served by Lublin Airport (LUZ), located approximately 10 km east of the city center. The city's main transport hubs are the Lublin Główny railway station and the new Metropolitan Bus Station, which opened in January 2024 and is conveniently situated adjacent to the railway station, integrating various transport services.

By Air:

Lublin Airport (LUZ) offers direct flights to and from several European cities, including London (Ryanair, Wizz Air), Dublin (Ryanair), Gdańsk (Ryanair), Milan (Ryanair, Wizz Air), Rome (Aeroitalia), and Warsaw (LOT). Flights from Warsaw to Lublin take around 50 minutes, while those from Gdańsk are about 1 hour 10 minutes. Direct flights from London typically last approximately 2 hours 32 minutes. From the airport, taxis, buses, or trains can connect you to the city center in about 20-30 minutes.

By Train:

Lublin Główny is the primary railway station. Direct trains from Warsaw Centralna to Lublin Główny take between 1 hour 46 minutes and 1 hour 55 minutes, with tickets ranging from 130-180 PLN (approximately $29-$40 USD). From Krakow, direct train journeys to Lublin Główny are around 4 hours 14 minutes, costing 220-250 PLN (approximately $49-$56 USD). Travel from Gdańsk typically involves a transfer, often in Warsaw, with a total journey time of about 5 hours 30 minutes and costs around 367 PLN (approximately $82 USD).

By Bus:

The Metropolitan Bus Station provides extensive national and international connections. Direct buses from Warsaw to Lublin take approximately 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 38 minutes, with fares from 40-60 PLN (approximately $9-$13 USD). Buses from Krakow to Lublin generally take about 4 hours 20 minutes and cost 40-95 PLN (approximately $9-$21 USD). A direct bus from Gdańsk to Lublin takes roughly 9 hours 40 minutes, with tickets costing 85-200 PLN (approximately $19-$45 USD).

By Car:

Car rental services are available at Lublin Airport and within the city, with daily rates starting from around £15-£26 (approximately $19-$35 USD). Major rental companies operate here. Lublin benefits from improved road infrastructure, including the S17 connecting to Warsaw and sections of the S19.

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