In short: most international buses between Warsaw and Ukraine depart from and arrive at Warszawa Zachodnia bus station (Aleje Jerozolimskie 144). Some services stop at Metro Młociny, on Lubelska Street by Warszawa Wschodnia station, and at Chopin Airport. Your exact boarding point is always printed on the ticket.
| Stop | Location | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Warszawa Zachodnia | West of the centre, next to Warszawa Zachodnia railway station | The main hub for buses to Ukraine |
| Metro Młociny | North of the city, terminus of metro line M1 | If you come from northern Warsaw or change to the metro |
| Lubelska St (Warszawa Wschodnia) | Right bank, Praga district | People staying in eastern Warsaw |
| Chopin Airport | South of the city | If you fly the same day |
Warszawa Zachodnia — the main bus station
Warszawa Zachodnia (Dworzec Autobusowy Warszawa Zachodnia) is the capital’s largest bus station. Buses leave here for Ukraine, the Baltic states and other European countries. The building dates from 1980 and looks modest; plans for a new station have not been built yet. In the evening, when buses to Ukraine depart, the platforms get crowded.
- Next door is the rebuilt Warszawa Zachodnia railway station: trains to the centre (Śródmieście and Centralna stations) take a few minutes.
- Inside there are ticket desks, a waiting room, cafés and shops.
- Arrive 30–40 minutes before departure so you can find your platform calmly.
Metro Młociny
In the north of Warsaw, at the end of metro line M1, is the Metro Młociny bus terminal. Some intercity and international services stop here. The plus: the metro is right there, about 20 minutes to the centre. The minus: the stop is cramped and waiting in bad weather is uncomfortable.
Lubelska Street and other stops
Some carriers pick up passengers on Lubelska Street near Warszawa Wschodnia station in the Praga district. There are also stops at Chopin Airport and at metro stations in the south of the city. Stop names on tickets are usually in Polish, so look them up on a map in advance.
How to find the right boarding point
- Open your ticket and find the exact stop name and address.
- Check it on a map, ideally the day before.
- For city transport buy a ZTM ticket from machines, in an app or by tapping a bank card on the bus or tram.
- Save the carrier’s phone number: if your bus is late, ask the dispatcher.
If your bus arrives at night
Many buses from Ukraine reach Warsaw early in the morning or late at night. The waiting room at Warszawa Zachodnia stays open overnight, and the first trains to the centre from the neighbouring railway station run from around 5 am. At night ZTM night buses with an N in the number run across the city, and taxis are easy to book in apps. If you have a long wait for a morning train or flight, staying at the station is often easier than going into the centre and back.
Popular routes from Warsaw
The most popular trips from Warsaw are to Kyiv, Lviv, Lutsk, Rivne and Ternopil. In the other direction, Kyiv — Warsaw and Lviv — Warsaw are the busiest. Carriers on these routes include Pavluks-Trans and FlixBus.
FAQ
Mostly Warszawa Zachodnia, Aleje Jerozolimskie 144. Some buses stop at Metro Młociny and on Lubelska Street.
Take a train from the neighbouring Warszawa Zachodnia station to Śródmieście or Centralna (about 5–10 minutes), or a city bus.
From machines at stops, in apps, or by tapping a bank card on the validator.
Check the platform number on the departure board, then call the carrier using the number on your ticket.
Updated 22 October 2026. Boarding points can change — always check the details on your ticket.