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How to get from Bydgoszcz Airport to Torun

Nestled on the Vistula River in Poland, Torun is a culturally and historically rich city. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is an extremely well-preserved medieval European trading centre, home to the mighty Cathedral of SS John the Baptist, St James’ Church, the Museum of Copernicus and an impressive medieval Old Town.

When it comes to travelling from Bydgoszcz Airport to Torun, your options are taking a taxi, bus, or train. Taking a Bydgoszcz Airport taxi is the quickest way to travel, with a journey time of 50 minutes and a cost of around €50 (PLN 220) for up to 4 passengers. Taking two buses from Bydgoszcz Airport to Torun will cost approximately €5 (PLN 20) per person and will take 1 hour and 20 minutes, not including wait times. Finally, a combined bus and train journey will take around 1 hour and 10 minutes to reach Torun and will cost an average of €7 (PLN 29) per person.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS
OPTION PRICE DURATION AVAILABILITY
Taxi €50 50min 24/7
Bus €10 80min 05:05–12:55
Train €14 70min 04:10–22:54

How to get from Bydgoszcz Airport to Torun by taxi

The quickest and only direct transfer option from Bydgoszcz Airport to Torun is a taxi. The journey time will be around 50 minutes, depending on traffic, and your driver will drop you off directly at the door of your accommodation in Torun. If you’d like to elevate your travel experience in a modern vehicle for the same rate as a standard taxi, you can pre-book a private transfer in advance.

What's the cost of a taxi from Bydgoszcz Airport to Torun?

The cost of taking a local taxi from Bydgoszcz Airport to Torun will be around €50 (PLN 220) for up to 4 people. However, the local drivers don’t offer any fixed fares for their services, so this price will change based on a taximeter.

If you’d prefer the peace of mind that comes with a fixed rate fare, we suggest pre-booking your transfers with Welcome Pickups instead.

Cost

€50 (PLN 220)

Trip Duration

50 Min.

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience
Safety
Value for Money

Taxis are available 24 hours a day from Bydgoszcz Airport (BZG).

Where do I find a taxi at Bydgoszcz Airport?

Taxis are available 24/7 from just outside of the main terminal building at Bydgoszcz Airport.

Convenience

As there are no direct public transfer options from Bydgoszcz Airport to Torun, taking a taxi is by far the quickest and most convenient way to travel. You won’t need to make any changes in the busy city centre of Bydgoszcz and your driver will be waiting to begin your transfer, no matter what time you land in Poland.

Editor’s Note

You can bring up to 4 passengers in a standard Bydgoszcz Airport taxi, and splitting the cost between your group can help you save on the transfer price per person.

Useful Tips

Ensure your driver resets the taximeter before beginning your journey to avoid being overcharged.
For such a long journey, your driver may agree to a fixed price if you're interested in negotiating.
Not all Bydgoszcz Airport taxi drivers speak English, be sure to write down the exact address of your desired destination to show the driver if needed.

How to get from Bydgoszcz Airport to Torun by bus

Unfortunately, there’s no direct bus from Bydgoszcz Airport to Torun. You will first need to take the local number 80 bus to Bydgoszcz Bus Station, then take the Flixbus from there to Torun. The total journey time will be around 1 hour and 20 minutes, not including any wait times.

How much is the Bydgoszcz Airport to Torun bus?

The cost of a ticket on the Number 80 bus is €1 (PLN 3) and on the Flixbus is around €4 (PLN 17). That’s a total journey cost of €5 (PLN 20) per person for the buses from Bydgoszcz Airport to Torun. 

Cost

€5 (PLN 20)

Trip Duration

1 Hr. 20 Min.

The Number 80 bus runs every 40 minutes and the Flixbus every 3 hours.

Convenience
Safety
Value for Money

The Number 80 bus runs from 04:38 to 22:22 and the Flixbus from 05:05 to 12:55.

Where do I find the bus at Bydgoszcz Airport?

The Number 80 bus leaves from the very left side of the main terminal. You will have to take this bus into the city centre of Bydgoszcz to catch the bus to Torun.

Convenience

Although the cheapest way to travel from Bydgoszcz Airport to Torun, taking the bus isn’t the most convenient option. Not only will you have to make a change in the city centre of Bydgoszcz, but you may have an extremely long wait for the Flixbus from there to Torun.

Editor’s Note

The Flixbus stops running long before the Number 80 bus. If you land after 12:30, you may need to take a taxi or the train to Torun instead of the bus.

Useful Tips

If you purchase your Flixbus tickets in advance, you can save on the cost.
You must bring change in the local currency of Polish złoty to pay for your Number 80 bus ticket.
Luggage storage on the Number 80 bus is very limited, so be sure to travel light.

How to get from Bydgoszcz Airport to Torun by train

As no train runs from Bydgoszcz Airport to Torun, you will first need to take the Number 80 bus to Bydgoszcz Central Railway Station. From there, you will be able to hop on an intercity train to Torun. The journey time on the bus and train will be 1 hour and 10 minutes, not including the multiple waiting and walking times. 

What's the cost of a train from Bydgoszcz Airport to Torun?

The cost of a single ticket on the train from Bydgoszcz to Torun will be around €6 (PLN 26). However, you will also need to pay for the bus from Bydgoszcz Airport to the train station, which will cost €1 (PLN 3) per person. 

Cost

€7 (PLN 29)

Trip Duration

1 Hr. 10 Min.

There's a wait time of 40 minutes for the Number 80 bus and 30 minutes for the train.

Convenience
Safety
Value for Money

The Number 80 bus runs from 04:38 to 22:22 and the intercity trains from 04:10 to 22:54.

Where do I find the train at Bydgoszcz Airport?

There’s no train station at Bydgoszcz Airport. To catch the train to Torun, you will first need to take a taxi or the Number 80 bus into the city centre of Bydgoszcz, then walk to the Bydgoszcz Central Railway Station.

Convenience

Although a fairly cheap and fast transfer option, there are a few downsides to taking the train from Bydgoszcz Airport to Torun. Firstly, the journey isn’t direct; you will need to make a change from the bus to a train in the busy city centre of Bydgoszcz and carry your luggage through the city streets. Then, once you reach Torun, you will have to use yet another mode of transport to reach your final destination, adding time and cost to your journey.

Editor’s Note

Luggage storage on both the bus and train is limited. For your comfort, we suggest only bringing light luggage or carry-on for this transfer option.

Useful Tips

Be sure to check the bus and train schedules to avoid long wait times in Bydgoszcz Central Railway Station.
You can purchase your train tickets online in advance to save money on the cost of your ticket.
Bus tickets can be purchased directly from the bus driver with cash in złotys.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I get from Bydgoszcz Airport to Torun?

You have three transfer options from Bydgoszcz Airport to Torun: taxi, bus and train. Taking a local taxi will cost an average of €50 (PLN 220) for up to 4 passengers and will take around 50 minutes to reach Torun. The Bydgoszcz Airport to Torun bus is the cheapest option, with a ticket price of around €5 (PLN 20) per person and a journey time of 1 hour and 20 minutes, not including transfer and wait times. The combined bus and train journey will take 1 hour and 10 minutes, not including wait and walk times, and will cost €4 (PLN 17) per person.

How far is Torun from Bydgoszcz Airport?

The distance from Bydgoszcz Airport to Torun is 53.5 km. The transfer will take around 50 minutes by taxi or private transfer, 1 hour and 20 minutes if taking the buses, and 1 hour and 10 minutes when taking the train and bus combination.

What’s the cost of a taxi from Bydgoszcz Airport to Torun?

There’s no fixed fare for taking a taxi from Bydgoszcz Airport to Torun. Your driver will use a taximeter to calculate the cost of your fare. The average price will be €50 (PLN 220) but if you’re looking for a price that won’t change, you can pre-book a private transfer with Welcome Pickups for a rate similar to a standard taxi and benefit from a range of extra travel perks.

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