Bus 159 runs from POZ to Poznań Główny in about 25–35 minutes
Bus 159 is the standard public bus link between Poznań-Ławica Airport (Terminal 1) and Poznań Główny railway station, with typical travel times of 25–35 minutes depending on traffic on Bukowska Street. The stop sits directly in front of the terminal exit, less than 150 meters from arrivals, so you walk straight out, turn right, and you’re there.
The line is operated by ZTM Poznań and usually runs every 15–20 minutes during weekday daytime hours, dropping to roughly every 20–30 minutes in the evening and on weekends. First departures from the city side are often just after 04:00, and the last buses to the airport typically leave Poznań Główny after 23:00, but always check the current “159 Ławica” timetable on the day.
Tickets for Bus 159 follow the standard ZTM tariff: a 15-minute ticket, a 45-minute ticket, and longer time or 24-hour tickets, with single rides usually under 8 PLN as of recent years. You can buy tickets from yellow ZTM machines in the arrivals area or near the stop, or use contactless payment validators on board that charge the correct zone-based price for the duration of your ride.
The route number 159 runs between Port Lotniczy Ławica and Poznań Główny, passing key stops like “Bałtyk” and “Most Teatralny,” which connect to multiple tram lines 2, 5, 8, 13, and 16. If you’re heading to Stary Rynek, getting off at “Most Teatralny” and switching to a tram usually adds only 10–15 minutes total travel time from the airport.
Steps are simple: 1) Exit Terminal 1 arrivals and walk to the signed “Autobus 159” stop. 2) Buy a 45-minute ZTM ticket from the machine or prep a contactless card. 3) Board through any door when the 159 arrives and validate your paper ticket in the red validator within 30 seconds. 4) Stay on for 10–12 stops until “Poznań Główny” if you want the main train station and big bus hub.
One practical tip: build a 15–20 minute buffer into your schedule on weekends or during rush hour (around 07:30–09:00 and 15:30–17:30), since traffic on the DW307 corridor can stretch the Bus 159 ride toward the 35-minute end of the range.