Bus 148: flat 6 PLN ride from POZ to city
Bus 148 runs between Poznań-Ławica Airport (terminal 1) and the city for a standard ZTM ticket price of about 6 PLN for a 45‑minute ticket. The stop sits directly in front of the terminal exit, a 1–2 minute walk from arrivals, signed as "Port Lotniczy Ławica" on ZTM maps and on the bus display.
The line connects the airport with residential areas and onward tram links; expect the ride to Rondo Kaponiera to take roughly 20–30 minutes depending on traffic on Bukowska Street. Service usually starts around 5:00 and runs past 23:00, but always check the current ZTM 148 timetable, as weekend and holiday intervals can stretch to 30 minutes or more.
You need a ZTM Poznań ticket before boarding or immediately after boarding using the onboard machines, which accept contactless cards and coins for 15-, 45-, or 90‑minute tickets. A 45‑minute ticket (about 6 PLN) normally covers you from the airport to central Poznań without hitting the time limit, while a 15‑minute ticket (about 4 PLN) is risky if traffic is heavy on DK307.
Step-by-step from arrivals: 1) Exit terminal 1 and walk straight 100–150 meters to the main bus bay signed for lines 148 and 159. 2) Check the yellow timetable board for "148" and confirm direction on the bus display (look for a central stop you recognize, e.g., "Rondo Kaponiera"). 3) Buy a ticket at the airport kiosk, ticket machine by the stop, or from the onboard validator using contactless. 4) Validate the paper ticket immediately in the orange machine or tap your card once. 5) Watch the stop display inside; most buses announce stops in Polish and show names on LED screens.
Riding with luggage is fine: low-floor buses on line 148 usually have a dedicated baggage area near the second door and can handle several cabin bags plus a couple of 23 kg checked suitcases. If you land after 23:30, frequency drops and a taxi or ride-hail from the terminal rank, 50–70 meters from the bus stop, will likely be faster than waiting for the next 148.
One tip: if you are staying near Poznań Główny station, exit at "Most Teatralny" or "Rondo Kaponiera" and transfer to a tram for 2–3 stops rather than staying on through denser traffic closer in; the original 45‑minute ticket remains valid for that same continuous trip.