Practical
Getting to the Warsaw Citadel
Everything you need before visiting: how to get there by metro, bus or car, where to park, and the opening hours and ticket prices of the Citadel museums.
Metro M1
Dworzec Gdański, 10–15 min walk
Parking
681 spaces · PLN 6/h · 06:00–22:00 · 2 m limit
Main entrance
Zoliborz Gate (ul. Dymińska 13)
Public transport
The nearest metro station is Dworzec Gdański (M1) - about a 10-15 minute walk to the Zoliborz Gate. Buses 116, 157, 178 and 503 stop at “Cytadela”, and trams reach the Zoliborz area around Dworzec Gdański and Plac Wilsona.
For the current timetable, use the Warsaw Public Transport (WTP) journey planner and set your destination to a specific museum, as entrances differ depending on the route.
Choose the right entrance
There is no single best gate for every itinerary. Choose the entrance for your first stop and include the walk across the large grounds in your schedule.
| Entrance | Address / side | Choose it when… |
|---|---|---|
| Zoliborz Gate | ul. Dymińska 13 | you are walking from the metro or need the step-free entrance |
| New Town Gate | ul. Jana Jeziorańskiego 4 | you are starting at the Katyn Museum |
| Bielany Gate | ul. Czujna | you are approaching from the north-west or heading towards the Tenth Pavilion |
| Execution Gate | Wybrzeże Gdyńskie side | you are following the memorial and historic route |
| Car-park entry | Wybrzeże Gdyńskie | you are driving; this is not the pedestrian address of the Zoliborz Gate |
Driving and parking
The operator lists 681 underground spaces, including 12 accessible bays. Entry is from Wybrzeże Gdyńskie. The tariff checked on 17 July 2026 is PLN 6 per hour, with the first 15 minutes free; opening is 06:00–22:00 and the vehicle height limit is 2 m.
Prices and capacity can change faster than this guide. Check the operator's page on the day, especially before a major event.
Tickets and opening hours
Access to the park is free, and the Katyn Museum has free admission. The other museums have their own free days. At the Polish History Museum, the price outside Friday depends on the current exhibition, so we do not present an outdated temporary-exhibition tariff as a permanent one.
| Museum | Hours | Ticket | Free entry | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polish History Museum | Wed–Fri 10:00–18:00 · Sat–Sun 10:00–19:00 · Mon & Tue closed | depends on the exhibition | Friday | 1–2 h* |
| Polish Army Museum | Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00 · Mon closed | 40 zł · red. 30 zł | Thursday | 1.5–2.5 h |
| Museum of the Tenth Pavilion | Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00 · Mon closed | 20 zł · red. 10 zł | Thursday | 1–2 h |
| Katyn Museum | Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00 · Mon closed | free | always | 1.5–2 h |
Checked against the institutions’ official websites on July 18, 2026. Prices and holiday exceptions may change.
* The Polish History Museum time and price depend on the current temporary exhibition; the permanent exhibition is planned for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Sources and verification
Verified on July 18, 2026. We use official museum and operator information as the baseline, then add our own comparison and planning guidance. Opening hours, prices and event programmes can change, so confirm time-sensitive details before travelling.