Olsztyn is well-connected through its primary transport hubs, which include Olsztyn Główny, the main railway station, and Olsztyn Dworzec Autobusowy, the central bus station. The region is served by Olsztyn-Mazury Airport (SZY) located in Szymany, offering air travel connections.
Olsztyn-Mazury Airport (SZY) in Szymany connects directly to international destinations like London Stansted and, from Spring 2025, to Düsseldorf-Weeze. Flights to Kraków are also available. Nearby international airports offering broader connections include Gdańsk (GDN), Warsaw Chopin (WAW), and Warsaw Modlin (WMI). Transfers from Olsztyn-Mazury Airport to Olsztyn city center typically take about an hour by train.
Direct train services operate from major cities like Warsaw Centralna to Olsztyn Główny, with journeys taking approximately 2 hours 24 minutes and tickets starting around 167 PLN (approximately 39 USD/EUR), though cheaper options from 40 PLN (9.91 USD/EUR) can be found. Travel from Kraków by train takes about 4 hours 52 minutes on average, with tickets around 24 EUR.
Extensive bus networks connect Olsztyn to various Polish cities. Direct buses from Warsaw can take around 3 hours 40 minutes, with tickets ranging from 15 USD to 32 USD. From Kraków, direct bus services average about 8 hours 5 minutes, with tickets available for approximately 19 EUR.
Driving to Olsztyn is a flexible option, with major national roads providing access. The journey from Warsaw is about 215 km and takes approximately 2 hours 32 minutes, with fuel costs estimated between 115-166 PLN. Car rental services are available directly at Olsztyn-Mazury Airport and in the city, with various providers. Ridesharing services also operate for routes like Warsaw to Olsztyn, costing around 21 PLN and taking about 3 hours 19 minutes.
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