Poznan Fast Tram — Map, Lines, Route, Hours, Tickets

The Poznań Fast Tram, a prominent transit system in Poznań, Poland, has an 8 kilometre route and serves six stations. Operating hours are from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., with separate day and night services. A zone-based fare system is used, with a basic ticket costing PLN 4.6 (USD 1.22).

Also known as the Fast Tram, this metro system does not operate 24 hours a day, but does operate from 6:00am to 1:00am from Monday to Sunday. The trains have no air conditioning and passengers are not allowed to walk between platforms. The trains are not driverless and the platforms do not have screen doors.

Poznań Tram Map

Map of Poznan Metro showing different lines. Click on the map to enlarge it or download the Poznan Metro map in PDF format.

About Poznań

The fifth largest city in Poland, Poznañ has a population of 567 thousand. Known as one of the oldest cities in the country, it is widely regarded as the cradle of Poland due to its historical significance as a former executive centre and royal residence. In 2008, it was even declared a ‘Historical Ensemble’ by the current president.

Today, Poznañ is a major centre of academic, scientific, business, industrial and cultural activity, with a burgeoning entrepreneurial sector offering a wide range of services. The city’s economic importance has attracted half a million visitors from around the world to its trade fairs and events aimed at promoting new investment, earning it the title of the second leading business tourism destination in Eastern Europe.

Poznań’s current vibrancy contrasts with its past under Soviet communism, when the city saw minimal tangible development. One of the few significant works of this era was the opening of the Poznañ tramway in 1975. This tramway was intended to connect the northern districts of the city, but progress was slow. Even after the fall of the Soviet Union, the transit system remained unfinished. The project was finally resumed in 1993, and after three more years, the Poznañ tramway was finally inaugurated in 1996.

Today, the Poznań Fast Tram serves as an important extension of the city’s tram network. While it currently covers 8 kilometres and includes six stations, the transport authorities are planning future extensions to improve its reach and service.

Poznań Fast Tram Lines and Stations

The Poznań tramway is an extension of Poznań’s extensive tram network, serving several commercial lines that span the city. Despite its relatively small footprint of 8 kilometres and 6 stations, the system manages to carry up to 6,000 passengers per hour at peak times.

Routes

The following routes pass through the stations of the Poznañ tramway:

Line 12: This line runs from OS. JANA III SOBIESKIEGO to STAROŁĘKA, passing through key junctions such as Trasa PST, Dworzec Zachodni, Głogowska and Most Dworcowy.
Line 14: From OS. JANA III SOBIESKIEGO, it passes through Trasa PST and Dworzec Zachodni and ends in GÓRCZYN.
Line 15: This line passes through sections of OS. JANA III SOBIESKIEGO to BUDZISZYŃSKA, including key points such as Trasa PST, Roosevelta and Grunwaldzka.
Route 16: This route covers a wide area and includes OS. JANA III SOBIESKIEGO to FRANOWO, with notable stops at Trasa PST, Roosevelta and Most Teatralny.
Route 19: This simpler route runs from OS. JANA III SOBIESKIEGO through Trasa PST and ends in DWORZEC ZACHODNI.
Route 20: This route goes from OS. JANA III SOBIESKIEGO to RONDO RATAJE with stops in Roosevelta, Most Teatralny and Fredry.
201 (night): This line runs at night along the OS sections from JANA III SOBIESKIEGO, Trasa PST and back to OS. JANA III SOBIESKIEGO.

Connections

In addition to the tram lines serving the Poznañ Fast Tram stations, passengers can also access bus lines at these stops, making it easier to travel to various destinations:

Sobieskiego stop: Connects with bus lines 51, 74, 85, 88, 90, 91, 93, 98, and nocturnal routes 235 and 248.
Szymanowskiego stop: Links with bus lines 46, 51, 74, 85, 88, 91, 98, and the nocturnal route 248.
Kurpińskiego stop: Serves bus lines 44, 51, 85, and 87.
Lechicka / Poznań Plaza stop: Does not connect with other services.
Al. Solidarności stop: Provides access to bus lines 68, 71, 72, 78, 83, 91, and nocturnal route 235.
Słowiańska stop: Connects with bus lines 68, 69, 71, 72, 82, 90, and nocturnal routes 234 and 235.

Schedule

The operating hours of the lines of the Poznañ tramway are the same as those of the city’s general tramway system.

Services start at 6:00 a.m. and run until 10:00 p.m. Night services, both tram and bus, run from 10:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. Although the timetable is designed to meet the needs of passengers, it doesn’t provide a 24-hour service.

Trains generally run every 5 minutes during the day. This is reduced to around 2.5 – 3 minutes during rush hours due to increased passenger numbers. The Poznań tram line mainly serves the densely populated northern districts of the city. After 22:00, when the night shift begins, waiting times can be between 7 and 12 minutes.

Fares

The fare system of the Poznañ tram network, which also applies to the Poznañ tram, is divided into zones. The price depends on the zone you’re travelling in and the duration of your journey. Tickets can be bought individually or by purchasing a rechargeable PEKA card. Both options are described below:

Time Tickets

Single-journey ticket: This ticket is only valid for the route chosen, without the possibility of transfers or varying traffic areas. Its cost is 4.6 PLN (1.22 USD).
Time ticket: This ticket allows for an unlimited number of trips, irrespective of the number of transfers made, within a period of 10 to 40 minutes. It is valid for both bus and tram routes. The price is 3 PLN (0.80 USD) for 10 minutes and 4.6 PLN (1.22 USD) for 40 minutes.
Short-term ticket: These tickets allow passengers to take an unlimited number of trips on city trams and bus lines for a period ranging from 24 hours to 7 days. The prices are as follows:
- 24 Hours – 13.6 PLN (3.61 USD).
- 48 Hours – 21 PLN (5.57 USD).
- 72 Hours – 27 PLN (7.16 USD).
- 7 Days – 47 PLN (12.47 USD).

Season Tickets

Season tickets can be acquired with the rechargeable PEKA Card. These are valid for the area chosen by the user (A, B, or C). It’s important to validate the card on entering and leaving the vehicle to avoid additional fees. Here are some examples:

Zone A: 14 Days – 54.20 PLN (14.38 USD).
- After 15 Days – 3.54 PLN (1.00 USD) per day.
- After 30 Days – 3.54 PLN (0.94 USD) per day.
- After 90 Days – 3.62 PLN (0.86 USD) per day.
- After 180 Days – 2.90 PLN (0.77 USD) per day.
- After 270 Days – 2.32 PLN (0.62 USD) per day.

More combinations of zones are detailed on the city’s official tram system website.

Special Tickets

Ticket for a parent and a child of a large family (more than 4 children)

30 Days / Zones A + B + C / 5.60 PLN (1.49 USD).
150 Days / Zones A + B + C / 28 PLN (7.43 USD).

School year ticket

Zone A: 408 PLN (108.23 USD).
Zone B: 198.60 PLN (52.68 USD).
Zone C: 198.60 PLN (52.68 USD).
A + B: 510.30 PLN (135.37 USD).
B + C: 367.90 PLN (97.60 USD).
A + B + C: 705 PLN (187.02 USD).

Semester ticket

Zone A (120 days): 155 PLN (41.12 USD).
A + B (120 days): 207 PLN (54.91 USD).
A + B + C (120 days): 311 PLN (82.50 USD).
Zone A (150 days): 185 PLN (49.08 USD).
A + B (150 days): 250 PLN (66.32 USD).
A + B + C (150 days): 380 PLN (100.81 USD).

Senior ticket

366 days / Zone A / 50 PLN (13.26 USD).

Social ticket

30 days / A + B + C / 1 PLN (0.27 USD).
366 days / A + B + C / 12 PLN (3.18 USD).

Note: Tickets and rechargeable cards can be purchased at tram station vending machines and at authorized stands. Seniors and people with disabilities are eligible to receive a 50% discount.

Rules

Luggage that may cause inconvenience to other passengers must be declared before travelling. Items that cause undue inconvenience may be refused carriage.
All passengers are responsible for the cleanliness of the vehicles. The Poznañ tram authorities urge passengers to keep the trams clean.
Emergency devices should only be used in the event of a real emergency. Misuse of these devices for recreation or sabotage is punishable by law.
Items that may harm or disturb other passengers, such as rotting food, toxic chemicals, noisy devices, etc., are not permitted on the trams.
The PoznaD tram authorities take the safety of passengers very seriously. Aggressive or intimidating behaviour will not be tolerated on the trams.
The use of roller skates or skateboards on the trams is not permitted as they pose a safety risk to the user and other passengers.
It is not permitted to eat while travelling on the tram.
Smoking is strictly forbidden on trams.
It is not permitted to distribute leaflets, brochures or other advertising material on trams.
Any form of propaganda is prohibited on trams, unless authorised in writing by the relevant authorities.
Consumption of alcohol on trams or boarding trams under the influence of any substance is not permitted.
Begging on trams is prohibited.
Passengers must remain alert while waiting on the platform to avoid accidents with approaching trams.
When playing multimedia content on personal devices, headphones must be used to avoid disturbing other passengers.
Firearms are not allowed on trams.

Interesting Facts

Urban art is a highlight of the Pozna? tram, with several stations featuring murals and graffiti. The Szymanowskiego stop, for example, uses colourful graffiti to tell the story of the planet, from human origins to industrialisation.
At Słowiańska station, a poignant slogan adorns the walls: “It’s nice for a man to be proud of his city, but it’s even nicer when a city can be proud of him”. The artwork was created by more than 30 artists from the city.

Connection to the Airport

The Poznań Fast Tram does not have a direct connection to Poznań-Ławica Airport. However, passengers can change to bus no. 148 to the airport. To get to the airport, take tram no. 15 from any PoznaD tram stop to Bałtyk station and change to bus no. 148. The journey to the airport takes approximately 20 minutes and costs PLN 4.6 (USD 1.22).

Future Extensions

There are currently plans to extend the line to the north of the city to serve the newly expanded university campuses at Morasko and Umultów. Planning is currently on hold due to disagreements over the exact route and location of stops, but it is expected that the extension will go ahead once an agreement is reached.

Tourist Sites

Poznań has many sites of historical and cultural significance for tourists. One of the most emblematic is the 17th century Church of St Stanislaus, built by Jesuits over a period of 50 years. It is considered to be the best built church in Poland. The church can be easily reached by taking trams 15 or 16 and getting off at the Wroclawska stop.

The Poznań Croissant Museum and Experience can also be reached from Wrocławska Station. Here, visitors can learn about the city’s history and culture while tasting the famous St Martin’s Croissants, all within sight of the city’s Town Hall. The museum’s hosts offer a mix of culinary and cultural experiences, providing the perfect opportunity to experience the heart of Poznań.