How to get to the Old Town & Royal Castle by metro
Station, line, time and exit — the complete guide.
Get off at Ratusz Arsenał station (Line M1). From there it is a ~8-minute walk to the Old Town, the Market Square and the Royal Castle.
The Barbican and city walls are just beyond the Old Town Market Square.
Alternatively: station Nowy Świat-Uniwersytet (Line M2).
Overview
Warsaw’s Old Town is the UNESCO-listed, post-war reconstruction of the old merchant houses around the Market Square, with the Royal Castle and Sigismund’s Column on Castle Square. The nearest metro is Ratusz Arsenał on the M1 line, a few minutes’ walk from the Old Town.
Getting there from key points
| Starting point | Metro route |
|---|---|
| Centrum | M1 line toward Młociny, ~4 min |
| Świętokrzyska | M1 line, ~2 min |
| Nowy Świat-Uniwersytet | M2 line to Świętokrzyska, transfer to M1, ~7 min |
Step by step
Take the Line M1 and get off at Ratusz Arsenał station.
Follow the signs to the right exit.
In about 8 minutes on foot you reach the Old Town, the Market Square and the Royal Castle.
Useful information
Frequently asked questions
How much is a ticket?
ZTM tickets from 4.40 zł (75 min) are valid on the metro, trams and buses. See the "Schedule" page for hours.
How long does it take from the centre?
Centrum: M1 line toward Młociny, ~4 min.
Which lines serve the station?
Ratusz Arsenał station is served by Line M1.
Is the station accessible?
Yes, every metro station in Warsaw has lifts.
Where can I find more sights?
See all attractions near the metro.
Spis treści
Updated: August 2026