Commute Cost Calculator

Calculate Your Commute Costs in Polish Cities

Transport costs in Poland are generally lower than in Western Europe, but they still represent a meaningful part of your monthly budget — especially if you drive or live far from your workplace. Understanding commute costs helps you make smarter decisions about where to live, because a cheaper apartment in the suburbs may not actually save money once you factor in daily travel expenses.

Polish cities have well-developed public transport networks. Warsaw has a metro (two lines), trams, and buses; Krakow, Wroclaw, and Poznan rely heavily on extensive tram networks; and Gdansk features the SKM commuter rail along the coast. Monthly passes (bilet miesieczny) cost 90-130 PLN for full-price fares, with 50% student discounts widely available. For hybrid workers commuting only a few days per week, pay-as-you-go tickets (bought via the Jakdojade or mPay apps) may be more economical.

Our commute cost calculator compares monthly expenses for public transport, car ownership, and cycling across Polish cities. Car costs in Poland include fuel (around 6.50-7.00 PLN per liter), parking (200-500 PLN per month in city centers), insurance (OC from 500-1,500 PLN per year), and maintenance. For most residents of major cities, public transport or cycling is significantly cheaper and often faster during rush hour.

• Buy a monthly transport pass if you commute 4+ days per week — it breaks even at around 20-25 single rides per month.
• Download the Jakdojade app for real-time public transport routing in every major Polish city.
• Students with a valid Legitymacja Studencka (ISIC card for internationals) get 50% off public transport across Poland.
• Consider cycling for commutes under 7 km — most Polish cities are expanding bike infrastructure and offer bike-sharing systems.
• Factor commute costs into your housing decision: a flat that costs 400 PLN less but adds 200 PLN in transport only saves you 200 PLN net.