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Poland · Buses & trams
How to Buy Public Transport Tickets in Poland
There is no single nationwide city-ticket system, but one app makes life much easier: Jakdojade. Use it to plan the journey, check the operator and — in supported cities — buy the ticket on your phone.
Checked 17 August 2026
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Install Jakdojade before your first tram or bus ride.
It covers route planning across many Polish cities and sells public-transport tickets for supported operators. You can keep the ticket in the same app you use to navigate.
JAKDOJADE
Plan the route. Buy the ticket. Keep it on your phone.
Use the official website to open Jakdojade or download the Android/iPhone app.
How to use it as a tourist
Enter where you want to go
Jakdojade shows suggested buses, trams, metro or local rail, including transfers.
Check the journey details
Look at the operator, travel time and transfers. This matters because ticket systems are local.
Open “Tickets” and choose the fare
In supported cities, buy the appropriate single, time-based or short-term ticket offered in the app.
Pay
Use BLIK or Jakdojade Wallet. The Wallet can be topped up by card, BLIK, Google Pay on Android or Apple Pay on iPhone.
Activate exactly as the app tells you
In many cities the ticket activates when purchased. Some cities use a QR scan, vehicle number or another local step.
PAYMENT
Can I use PayPal?
No — not according to Jakdojade's current payment list. For city tickets, Jakdojade lists BLIK or its Wallet. Wallet top-ups support payment cards, BLIK, Google Pay on Android and Apple Pay on iOS.
💳 Card
📱 Apple Pay
📱 Google Pay
🇵🇱 BLIK
PayPal ✕
Foreign card?
Jakdojade currently says a Wallet top-up made with a card issued outside the European Economic Area can carry a 3% service fee, minimum PLN 1. The app should show the charge before you confirm.
THE MOST IMPORTANT RULE
Do not buy or activate the ticket too late.
Mobile-ticket rules differ between cities. This is the part tourists most often need to pay attention to.
Most cities
Jakdojade says a city single ticket is usually activated at the end of the purchase process, so buy it immediately before the journey or before boarding, according to the local rule.
Warsaw & Łódź
Tickets can be bought in advance and remain inactive. After starting the journey, activate them using the required QR code in the vehicle.
Some local systems
Depending on the city or app, you may need to scan a QR code or enter the vehicle's side number. Follow the exact instruction displayed on screen.
Do not wait until you see a ticket inspector.
A ticket purchased only after the journey has already started can be treated as invalid and may result in an additional charge.
One more trap: a city bus/tram ticket is not automatically valid on every train. For example, in Tricity the ZTM, SKM/PKM and integrated-ticket systems can overlap, but they are not all the same ticket. Always check which operator is shown for your journey.
OTHER APPS
If Jakdojade does not sell the ticket you need
Ticket availability varies by city and operator. These are useful alternatives worth knowing.
💚
SkyCash Transport
Official site ↗
📲
City tickets, rail tickets and other transport services. Tickets can be activated and kept in the phone; local QR/vehicle-number rules may apply.
Mobilet
Official site ↗
🎟️
Public-transport tickets and parking in supported cities. Official city pages show card and BLIK payment where available.
zBiletem
Official site ↗
A dedicated city-ticket app. Select your city, choose a ticket, pay and keep it in the application.
FAQ
Public transport tickets in Poland
What is the easiest app for public transport in Poland?
Jakdojade is a very useful first choice because it combines route planning and ticket sales for supported operators in many Polish cities.
Can I pay with PayPal in Jakdojade?
No. Jakdojade currently lists BLIK and its Wallet for city-ticket purchases. The Wallet can be topped up by payment card, BLIK, Google Pay on Android or Apple Pay on iOS.
Does a mobile ticket activate automatically?
Often yes, but the rules vary by city. Warsaw and Łódź have a separate activation step using a QR code in the vehicle.
Can I buy a ticket for someone travelling with me?
Jakdojade says several city tickets can be bought at the same time by using the “add ticket” option, but the tickets remain on the device/account used for the purchase.