Warszawa districts with the best metro access

The metro is today the fastest way to reach the centre of Warszawa, and its reach covers eight districts. As of December 2024: line M1 (21 stations, Kabaty–Młociny) cuts through Ursynów, Mokotów, Śródmieście, Żoliborz and Bielany, while line M2 (18 stations, Bemowo–Bródno) serves Bemowo, Wola, Śródmieście, Praga-Północ and Targówek. From Kabaty to Świętokrzyska the ride takes around 20–24 minutes, from Bemowo — around 15–17 minutes, and from Targówek (Kondratowicza) — around 18–20 minutes. Districts without a station of their own — Wilanów, Wawer, Białołęka, Ochota, Włochy — have to reach the metro by tram, rail or bus, which lengthens the trip by as much as fifteen to twenty minutes. Below is the full map of stations, travel times and how proximity to the metro translates into flat prices.

How many metro stations are there in Warszawa and where exactly do they run?

The network counts 38 unique stations (39 if you count Świętokrzyska separately for each line), because it is that station which links M1 with M2 and lets you change trains without coming up to the surface. Line M1 runs from south to north, M2 — from east to west, so together they form a cross intersecting the city at its most densely populated points.

The full M1 route from the south: Kabaty, Natolin, Imielin, Stokłosy, Ursynów (Ursynów) → Służew, Wilanowska, Wierzbno, Racławicka, Pole Mokotowskie (Mokotów) → Politechnika, Centrum, Świętokrzyska, Ratusz Arsenał, Dworzec Gdański (Śródmieście) → Plac Wilsona, Marymont (Żoliborz) → Słodowiec, Stare Bielany, Wawrzyszew, Młociny (Bielany). The M2 route from the west: Bemowo, Ulrychów, Księcia Janusza, Młynów, Płocka (Bemowo/Wola) → Rondo Daszyńskiego, Rondo ONZ, Świętokrzyska, Nowy Świat-Uniwersytet, Centrum Nauki Kopernik (Śródmieście) → Stadion Narodowy, Dworzec Wileński, Szwedzka (Praga-Północ) → Targówek Mieszkaniowy, Trocka, Zacisze, Kondratowicza, Bródno (Targówek).

Which district has the shortest metro ride to the centre?

Closest to the centre is, of course, Śródmieście itself — a few minutes to any point along both lines. Right behind it comes Wola, where the Rondo Daszyńskiego and Rondo ONZ stations give a travel time to Świętokrzyska counted in single minutes, thanks to which the district has become one of the most intensively developed parts of Warszawa in recent years — more on that in the article about flats for rent in Wola.

Further from the centre the time grows in proportion to the distance, but the metro still beats the car in rush hour:

Starting point	District	Time to Świętokrzyska (metro)
Bemowo (Bemowo station)	Bemowo	approx. 15–17 min
Ulrychów / Księcia Janusza	Bemowo/Wola	approx. 10–14 min
Trocka	Targówek	approx. 14–16 min
Kondratowicza	Targówek	approx. 18–20 min
Natolin	Ursynów	approx. 20–22 min
Kabaty	Ursynów	approx. 22–24 min

Indicative times, as of December 2024, the train ride itself without the walk to the platform and waiting.

It is worth remembering that reaching the Centrum station (rather than Świętokrzyska) from line M2 requires a change to M1, which usually adds 5–8 minutes for the walk and the wait. For residents of Ursynów and Targówek this is a detail that genuinely affects the daily plan — more about life in these districts in the guides to renting in Ursynów and renting in Targówek.

How does the metro affect flat prices in these districts?

At the end of 2024 flats on the secondary market in Warszawa cost on average around PLN 17,000/m² in transaction prices (NBP data) and around PLN 18,700/m² in asking prices on property portals. There is no unambiguous “percentage premium” for proximity to a metro station confirmed by NBP or Otodom — it depends on the measurement radius (300 m, 500 m or 1 km) and it mixes with other factors, such as the age of the building or its standard.

What is clearly visible in practice is that the areas around metro stations — especially on the edges of the city, such as Ursynów or Targówek — are sometimes the most expensive micro-area within a given district, because that is where new construction with services on the ground floor is concentrated. In central Wola, where transport is dense anyway, the metro effect is less visible against the district’s generally high prices. A similar mechanism applies to rentals: flats next to a station are rented out faster and at a slightly higher rate, although the difference can be hard to separate from the quality of the building itself — you can compare rates around individual stations in the catalogue of flats for rent in Warszawa. A full comparison of prices by district can be found in our weekly market review.

Which districts of Warszawa do not have a metro yet?

Outside the reach of M1 and M2 at the end of 2024 remain: Wilanów, Wawer, Białołęka, Ochota (beyond the border with Śródmieście), Włochy, Wesoła, Rembertów and Ursus. Residents of these districts reach the nearest station by tram, bus or rail (SKM/WKD), which in the case of Wilanów or Wawer usually means an extra 15–25 minutes to the terminus station of the metro before the underground ride even begins.

For some buyers and tenants this is a conscious compromise — more greenery, a quieter neighbourhood and often a lower price per m² in exchange for a longer commute. If quiet and proximity to nature are the priority rather than the metro, these are exactly the districts worth considering.

Will the Warszawa metro keep expanding?

Yes. At the end of 2024 the western section of M2 towards Karolin in Bemowo (the Lazurowa, Chrzanów and Karolin stations) was still under construction, and the conceptual plans include, among others, line M3 towards Gocław in Praga-Południe as well as further extensions of the network. Wilanów and Mokotów (beyond the current course of M1) have no construction of new sections started for now — these are long-term directions of development whose dates are announced by the Metro Warszawskie company.

For buyers investing, this is a signal to follow the expansion plans: a new station can change the character and the prices of a neighbourhood within a few years, as happened earlier in Bemowo and Targówek after the opening of the sections there.

How do you choose a flat close to the metro to fit your needs?

Choosing a district next to the metro is not only a question of travel time, but also of budget, because Wola or Mokotów are usually more expensive than Targówek or the further part of Ursynów at the same distance from a station. It is also worth checking whether the station you are interested in is at the end of a line (a longer but reliable ride without crowds) or closer to the centre (shorter, but more often standing during rush hour).

• Check the real walking time to the station, not just the distance in a straight line — viaducts and busy junctions can add several minutes.
• Compare flat prices within 500 m of the station with the rest of the district before you treat “proximity to the metro” as an automatic price advantage.
• If you are looking with renting out in mind, a station at the end of a line (Kabaty, Młociny, Bemowo, Bródno) can be attractive for tenants who value a seat and quiet.

Choosing a district with a good metro commute is a decision worth discussing with someone who knows the timetable as well as the local price market. The allproperty team is available 24/7 — if you are wondering which M1 or M2 station fits your route to work and your budget most closely, call +48 666 866 468 or the number +48 692 649 839 and we will prepare offers near specific stations for you. Formalities, the contract and the handover of the flat are discussed step by step in the section for tenants.