Warsaw Metro Guide: Lines, Stations and Timetables
The essentials: The Warsaw Metro has two lines. M1 runs north-south with 21 stations from Mlociny to Kabaty, and M2 runs east-west with 18 stations from Bemowo to Brodno. They cross at Swietokrzyska, and current timetables on metro.waw.pl are valid from 1 September 2026.
Photo: Tim Adams, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0). The platform of Swietokrzyska station on Warsaw Metro line M2.
The Warsaw Metro is the fastest way across the capital, and it is still growing. Metro Warszawskie, the city-owned operator, runs two lines that cross in the centre of town.
Line M1: north to south
The older line, M1, runs from Mlociny in the north to Kabaty in the south, serving 21 stations. Along the way it stops in the city centre, including Swietokrzyska, Centrum and Pola Mokotowskie, linking the northern districts with the southern residential areas.
Line M2: east to west
Line M2 runs east-west with 18 stations, from Bemowo in the west to Brodno in the east. It crosses the Vistula and serves Praga, and it meets M1 at Swietokrzyska, the system interchange station.
Timetables and service changes
The current metro timetables have been valid since 1 September 2026, according to Metro Warszawskie. During October 2026, M2 is running a shortened route - we explain the details in our guide to the M2 shortened route.
Tickets are the same as on Warsaw buses and trams, and are checked at station gates. For live timetables and service alerts, use the official metro.waw.pl and wtp.waw.pl sites.
FAQ
How many metro lines does Warsaw have?
Two. Line M1 runs north-south with 21 stations, and line M2 runs east-west with 18 stations, according to Metro Warszawskie.
Where do the two Warsaw metro lines cross?
At Swietokrzyska station in the city centre, where passengers can change between M1 and M2.
Where can I check Warsaw metro timetables?
On the official Metro Warszawskie website, metro.waw.pl. The current timetables have been valid since 1 September 2026.
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