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How to get to the Palace of Culture and Science by metro

Station, line, time and exit — the complete guide.

Quick answer

Get off at Centrum station (Line M1). From there it is a ~1-minute walk to the Palace of Culture and Science and Plac Defilad.

Świętokrzyska station (the M1/M2 interchange) is one stop away.

Alternatively: station Świętokrzyska (Line M1).

Palace of Culture and Science
Palace of Culture and Science

Overview

The Palace of Culture and Science is the tallest building in Poland and a symbol of Warsaw, with a viewing terrace on the 30th floor. It stands in the very centre, above Centrum station on the M1 line — the metro exit comes up right at its foot. Świętokrzyska (the M1/M2 interchange) is next door.

Getting there from key points

Starting pointMetro route
Old Town (Ratusz Arsenał)M1 line toward Kabaty, ~4 min
Dworzec GdańskiM1 line, ~6 min
Rondo DaszyńskiegoM2 line to Świętokrzyska, transfer to M1, ~6 min

Step by step

1

Take the Line M1 and get off at Centrum station.

2

Follow the signs to the right exit.

3

In about 1 minutes on foot you reach the Palace of Culture and Science and Plac Defilad.

What else to see nearby

Useful information

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Ticket
ZTM tickets from 4.40 zł (75 min), valid on the metro, trams and buses. Buy at a machine or in an app.
Accessibility
Every metro station has lifts — full step-free access.
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Tip
Go up to the viewing terrace for a panorama of Warsaw. Around the palace are the Złote Tarasy mall, Warszawa Centralna station and the main tram stops.

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?

Old Town (Ratusz Arsenał): M1 line toward Kabaty, ~4 min.

Which lines serve the station?

Centrum 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