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Transport and logistics

Getting to Ukraine, city transport and everything about cars: registration, fines, licences.

Warsaw public transport map

Good to know

Travelling to Ukraine

Trains and coaches across the border

By train
PKP Intercity serves the border stations (Przemyśl Główny, Chełm), where Ukrainian Railways trains depart. Tickets on intercity.pl or in the app.
By coach
International carriers run from most large cities. Coaches are often cheaper but spend longer at the border.
Worth knowing
Journey time includes border control, which can add several hours. Discounts require supporting documents.
intercity.pl — timetable and tickets

City transport

Routes and tickets

Finding a route
Jakdojade covers buses, trams and suburban trains in most Polish cities, including transfers and travel time.
Tickets
A single ticket is valid for a set time or number of stops, depending on the city. Validate it immediately after boarding.
Season tickets
A monthly pass pays off from a few rides a day. Pupils and students get a discount with a student card.
jakdojade.pl — route planner

Cars: registration and fines

Re-registration and traffic rules

Registering a car
Register the vehicle at the office for your place of residence: proof of ownership, a valid inspection and third-party insurance; imported cars also need customs and excise clearance.
Fines
Tickets are sent to the registered owner; penalty points and unpaid fines can be checked online via mObywatel or gov.pl.
Ukrainian licences
Under temporary protection a Ukrainian driving licence is recognised; exchange rules depend on your residence status and are handled by the county office.
Third-party insurance is compulsory from day one — the penalty for a gap grows with every day.
gov.pl — register a vehicle

About this section

Getting around Poland: trains and coaches to Ukraine, city transport and Jakdojade, car registration and fines, plus an interactive Warsaw map of metro, tram, rail and bus lines.

Frequently asked questions

How to travel from Poland to Ukraine by train

PKP Intercity serves the border stations (Przemyśl Główny, Chełm), where Ukrainian Railways trains depart.

Is a Ukrainian driving licence valid in Poland

Under temporary protection a Ukrainian driving licence is recognised; exchange rules depend on your residence status and are handled by the county office.

Where to check fines and penalty points

Tickets are sent to the registered owner; penalty points and unpaid fines can be checked online via mObywatel or gov.pl.

Step-by-step guides

Exchanging a Ukrainian driving licence for a Polish one: step by step

When a Ukrainian in Poland needs to exchange their driving licence, which documents to gather, where to apply, how long it takes and what happens to the Ukrainian licence.

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