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'''Warsaw''' (Polish: ''Warszawa'') is the capital and largest city of [[Poland]]. While hitching out, in or just passing through during rush hour can take a bit longer, because there are traffic jams everywhere.
''Due to ongoing constructions for the 2nd metro line all over the city many tram lines have changed their routes. [http://jakdojade.pl/Welcome.jsp?locale=en Check] if the lines mentioned below really exist and go where they are supposed to go to.''
=== West towards [[Poznań]], [[Berlin]], '''Option #1: S8 onramp ([[Germany]]busstop) {{National Road Number Poland|2}} {{E|30}} ===Warszawa-Powązkowska'''
There are several options to hitch out of Warsaw in western directionTake bus 103, 122, 180, 186 or 409 and get off at '''Gen. Maczka''' (Note: bus stops only on request here!). Hitch right from the option you choose depends on your location bus stop where bus 186 in final direction ''Szczęśliwice'' stops. Holding a sign A2 makes the difference to get the city ride out. The S8 starts here and your personal preferenceseventually changes into the A2 to [[Łódź]]. [http://goo.gl/maps/kizfT Streetview here].
* '''Option #1: On-ramp Warszawa-Zachód Next bigger rest stop on the S8''' A2 highway is in Biskupice - MOP Brwinów Południe.
This option involves the least walking and is quite close to the city centre and the western districts. To get there you have two different possibilities'''Option #2:A2 highway service station MOP Brwinów Południe / Mcdonalds'''
'''#1:'''Take the tram 8, 10, 26 direction ''Os. Górczewska'' and get off at ''Ciepłownia Wola''. There you can get in the bus 713 and get off at '''''Mory''''' (The first stop on public transport zone 2 (''strefa II'')). Walk back around 200m in the direction your bus came from, until the on-ramp Opposite side of the new A2. Most traffic from the city centre will enter the A2 through this on-ramp. There higway are traffic lights, so cars have to go rather slow and there is a small shoulder to stopsome lakes. Search maps for Wake Family Brwinów)
'''#2:''' Especially during rush hour, there is Ride a faster way to get to the on-ramp at the A2: Take the ''KM3'' (short for ''Kolej Mazowieckie'') train in direction of [[Łowicz]] or [[Sochaczew]] (sometimes only going to [[Błonie]]) and get of at the railway station ''GołąbkiBrwinów''. From the pedestrian crossing over the tracks When you can already spot walk down the highway's noise barrier to stairs of the platform turn right and walk direction north-west. Follow the The road on the northern side of the train station to the northis first called Rynek, later Biskupica, turn right at the next crossing and the road should lead number is 720. Keep following it until you through an under-bridge under pass the highway after A2 with a couple of minutes. Aftertunnel, you cross then take the first road left and arrive at follow it until the on-ramp described under ''#1''service station. The whole distance to walk is around 1,5kmabout 3. You can take the trains from platform #3 at ''Warszawa Śródmieście'' which is next to the Central Station, but '''not''' the same! It is more East of the Central Station and South to the Palace of Culture and Science5 km. Have a look at the timetables and different stations from where to take the trains on Google maps [httphttps://www.mazowieckiegoogle.com.pllv/maps/site.php5place/ShowLotos/132@52.html the website]1555185, since they run often just one or two times in an hour20.Tickets cost probably a few zlotys6843505, make sure you buy one before entering the train (alternatively you can buy one in the train in the first car).17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0000000000000000:0x0b81cddde3d7575f link here]
* '''Option #2Alternative way: On-Ramp Warszawa-Powązkowska''' bus 743 from Cmentarz Wolski till Wolica Plochocina end stop and than walk to Biskupice 5 km (look a bus stop list some buses goes to other final stop)
This option is best when you have to get from the northern districts of the city to a good spot. There's no walking involved, you'll be able to get out of the bus and start hitching right away!'Option #3: S8 onramp Warszawa Zachód'''
Take bus 103, 122, 180, 186 or 409 This option involves the least walking and get off at '''Gen. Maczka''' (Note: bus stops only on request here!). Hitch right from is quite close to the bus stop where bus 186 in direction ''Szczęśliwice'' stops. Holding a sign with A2 might help to avoid inner city traffic. The S8 starts here centre and eventually changes into the A2 to [[Poznań]]western districts. [httpTo get there you have two different possibilities://goo.gl/maps/kizfT Streetview here].
* A. Take the tram 8, 10, 26 direction ''Os. Górczewska'Option #3: ' and get off at ''Ciepłownia Wola''. There you can get in the bus 713 and get off at '''''Mory''''' (The first stop on public transport zone 2 (unfinished''strefa II'')) toll plaza Pruszków . Walk back around 200m in the direction your bus came from, until the on -ramp of the A2'''snd hitchike there
If B. Especially during rush hour, there is a faster way to get to the on-ramp at the A2: Take the ''KM3'' train in direction of [[Łowicz]] or [[Sochaczew]] (sometimes only going to [[Błonie]]) and get of at the station ''Gołąbki''. From the pedestrian crossing over the tracks youcan already spot the highway're close s noise barrier to the main railway line in north-west. Follow the road on the northern side of the train station to the north, turn right at the city next crossing and don't mind the road should lead you through an under-bridge under the highway after a bit couple of walking if that gives minutes. After, you a 100% perfect spotcross the road and arrive at the on-ramp described under ''#1''. The whole walk is around 1, then you should choose this option5km.
From You can take the trains from platform #3 at ''Warszawa Śródmieście'' which is next to the Central Station''' or one of the other stations on the main line (Wschodnia, Śródmieście, Zachodnia, Ochota, etc.), take train ''KM1'' towards '''Skierniewice''' or '''Żyrardów''' (both are good). Occasionally also ''KM7'' goes there. Get off at station '''Brwinów''' after around 30min.
Now you have to walk for around 3km to reach the toll plaza. From the station, walk in northern direction to the square. Make sure to take the right road from here, you have to take the northeastern road called ''Powstańców Warszawy''. Follow that one all Option #4: S2 bus stop on the way out entry to bypass from southern part of the city. At some point you'll be able to see the highway and toll plaza on your left. Keep walking just a bit more, then when the road bends slightly right you'll see a crossing and a dead-end street going left straight towards the highway. When arriving from Brwinow, you'll be on the side of the highway in the direction of Warsaw. There is a bridge if you continue following the road after which the service street starts which brings you to the toll plaza
Like in ''Option #1.2'' take Take the ''KM3'' (short for ''Kolej Mazowieckie'') train in direction of [[Łowicz]] or [[Sochaczew]], but and get out one station further at ''Ożarów Mazowiecki''. [[File:Ożarów Mazowiecki.jpg|200px|thumb|left|The bus stop on Poznańska]]
From the stop ''Janki'', note that the road splits. The road going east (left) is national road 7 (E77) where you can hitch towards Kielce, Radom and Kraków. Using a large sign can be very effective.
Get tram 7, 9, 35 from the city centre e.g ''Aleje Jerozolimskie'Option 1', ''Warszawa Centralna'' (Main Train Station), ''Centrum'' (Warsaw Metro station) going in the direction of '''''Okęcie''''' and get off at the last stop. Then, take bus 707, 728, 807 ('''not''' 715) to ''Janki'', or bus N88, 706 or 807 to ''Plac Szwedzki'' (a stop near ''Janki'' and in front of an IKEA store) and walk back to the stop ''Janki''.
[[File:WarsawA good place to hitch from near the bus stop ''Dzierżoniowska'' (you need to press STOP for that busstop). To get here, either take bus 114 from metro ''Młociny'' in the direction ''Młociny-WroclawUKSW'', or take bus 181 from the metro station ''Plac Wilson'' in the direction ''Cmentarz Północny''.JPG|right|thumb|250px|Spot Once you get off the bus at ''Dzierżoniowska'', you can see the main road going north and there are several places to [[Wrocław]] (in front of Festo building) ]]stand. Best is trafic lights next to McDonald.
A good place to hitch from near the bus stop ''Dzierżoniowska''. To get here, either take bus 114 from metro ''Młociny'' in the direction ''Młociny-UKSW'', or take bus 181 from the metro station ''Plac Wilson'' in the direction ''Cmentarz Północny''. Once you get off the bus at ''Dzierżoniowska'', you can see the main road going north and there are several places to stand.
Take metro from central railway station to metro station ''Ratusz'' (note tram 25 has new route) Highway S8 in and from there any tram from metro station ''Ratusz'' going east. Get off at '''''Dworzec Wileński''''', walk right down the underground passage, walk out the other side and turn right onto the bus stop (as of Feb 2012 the crossroads are under construction). This around Warsaw is situated beside the big clock on the commercial building next to Carrefour super market. Catch bus 718 (which requires a 2-zone ticket) now complete and get off at ''Struga''. With optimal changes the whole trip takes about 60 minutes, but on weekend mornings the bus 718 runs only about every 30 minutes.open for traffic
From the stop ''Struga'Option 1''', go back Go to the main metro station Dworzec Wileński and from there take bus 738 bus till stop Cmentarz and walk back and a bit forward on road 8 / 629 towards Bialystok after some disctance this road joins a S8 highway. First bigger rest stop on S8 highway is MOP Małopole Also there are some small lakes and then walk northeast for several hundred metres past the petrol stationnice place to camp overnight '''Option 2''' Roundbout S8 / national road 629 on ramp Bus 412 from Dworzec Wileński till Wolności (3 stops). There is also a Shell fuel station (Piłsudskiego 2) with space next to it. A bit back is Geodezyjna bus stop here with a lot where you may try to hitchike. Better have sign Bialystok. '''Option 3''' - A2 highway service station BEFORE Warsaw - MOP Brwinów Południe / Mcdonalds (Opposite side of room higway are some lakes. Search maps for Wake Family Brwinów) Ride a car train to stoprailway station Brwinów. When you walk down the stairs of the platform turn right and walk direction north. The road is first called Rynek, later Biskupica, and drivers are going slowthe road number is 720. Keep following it until you come the A2 highway and before it turn left. The distance to walk is about 3 km Alternative way: bus 743 from Cmentarz Wolski till Wolica Plochocina end stop and than walk to Biskupice 5 km (look a bus stop list some buses goes to other final stop)
If your destination is Lithuania, don't go all the way to Bialystok but instead turn north at the town of [[Łomża]] and then head for [[Augustów]].
Or from Central Railway Station Internet cafe for free: at the Univerisity of Warsaw main campus (''Dworzec Główny''adress: Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28) or from metro station ''Politechnika''there is situated free of charge internet cafe for students, take bus 502 to but none will check your ID. Internet cafe is located in old library building vis a vis main entrance on the last station, ''Stara Miłosna''2nd floor. From here walk to the intersection ''Szosa Brzeska'', then turn right and walk 500 m It is open from 08:15 to the aforementioned stop ''Szosa Lubelska''20:45.Please be polite:)
=== East towards [[Siedlce]], [[Brest (Belarus)|Brest]] ([[Belarus]]) {{National Road Number Poland|2}} {{E|30}} ===
Get to the station ''Szosa Lubelska'' (see above). Try to hitch right from the bus stop at Szosa Brzeska.== Wild Camping ==
== Public Transport ==Vysla river ''Wild camping'' with tents not far from Central bus station/railway - go to Świętokrzyski Bridge cross it and turn left on the first road Wybrzeże Szczecińskie. Walk one minute and you will spot downhill to side of river with the flat land and small hill with big tree camp on opposite side of the tree. Thats nice place noone see you from the road above. Also its on the other side of bus station Most Świętokrzyski 03 (buses 102, 162, N14, N64 stops here). Also a riverbank there looks promising for tent camping
Black riding the Metro is quite easy. You can jump the turnstiles, walk in with someone who has a ticket (the turnstiles are big enough for two people), or if you're feeling brave, you can walk around and open the emergency exit door and walk through. None of them are alarmed, and when the door is open, it stays open and almost '''everyone''' in Warsaw automatically walks in that door instead of the turnstile. The trams and buses, including night buses, are also easy. If you want to avoid any confrontation, just enter through one of the back doors[[File:W-camping.jpg]]
Much of the regular buses and trams now have more ticket inspectors, as prices of tickets have been raised. Compared to other European cities tickets are still cheap and can be bought everywhere. The easiest is a single ticket for 4.40zł, about 1,10€.
Controllers There are usually undercover, but can be spotted if you know what to look for: They are almost always male, operating mostly several large '''squats''' in groups of twoWarsaw. So if you see two guys at You will find the bus stop talking with or looking at each other and then getting in at different doors, be alarmedSkłot Przychodnia on Skorupki 6. Also they usually wear something like a hip belt to carry their gearThere's another one called Serena.
The longer distance trains are impossible to blackride unless you're clever. You can buy a student ticket if you've got an ISIC card (an ID from your home university may not suffice and you'll have to pay the ticket inspector the difference).swim in Lake Czerniakowskie, Dziekanowskie Lake, Zegrzyńskie Lake
There is a good [http://jakdojade.pl/Welcome.jsp?locale=en website] showing you how to get from one point to another by public transport in major Polish cities (in Polish and English).
There is free wi-fi in Warsaw's central train station (''Dw. Centralna'').{{nomadwiki}}
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'''Warsaw''' (Polish: ''Warszawa'') is the capital and largest city of [[Poland]]. You can cross city very fast by using public transport. Check public transport lines at bus and tram stations. == Hitching out Out == === West towards [[Łódź]], [[Poznań]], [[Berlin]], ([[Germany]]) {{National Road Number Poland|A2}} {{National Road Number Poland|S2}} {{National Road Number Poland|92}} ===
Take the bus from metro station Wilanowska to the stop '''Update 2014.04.21:Żołny''' (lines 319, 709, 715, 727, 739). Then go back a bit to the direction you arrived under the overpass and turn left. There is a place where a lot of the southern inhabitants of Warsaw go to A2. There is an unused bus stop on the highway entrance. There is enough space to stop a truck. The drivers will come around the bend, but if you stay at the moment there end of the bus stop they will go slow enough and they will have much time to see you and stop. It is a fence which great place to catch direct car to Łódź, to Poznań or even Gdańsk you can not be crossed between change on the service road station (MOP) Nowosady (there are Burger King and highwayShell gas station), if the driver comes to Łódź and you want to go west or north it's not possible is important to get to the toll plazaleft before A1 and A2 junction.
'''Update 2014.04.21 Option #25:''' the parking at which cars would be able to stop is blocked by concrete blocks it is not possible for cars to stop there at the moment (ie until the removal of these blocks, the toll plaza is not usable as a place to start hitchhiking) * '''Option #4: The old National road92 slower option'''
If you wish to take the old main road DK92 (not advisable if you want to travel fast...) you can use a place which takes a bit more time to reach:
When you get out at the station in ''Ożarów Mazowiecki'' (make sure you keep an eye out for the correct station, Ożarów Mazowiecki only has one sign at the end of the station) just leave the station to the right (facing away from Warsaw) and follow Marii Konopnickiej Street until you reach a bigger street, Poznańska (about 500m). Another few hundred meters to the East you will find a bus stop with plenty of space to stop (it's across the street from the church). It's just one lane, cars are going quite slow and you avoid a great deal of local traffic out of Warsaw. Even though this is the old main road to the West and some drivers (especially trucks) take it to avoid the highway fees, it will probably take longer than using the highway.
=== South towards [[Radom]], [[Kielce]], [[Kraków]] {{National Road Number Poland|7}} {{E|77}} ===
Get tram 7, 9, 35 from the city centre e.g ''Aleje Jerozolimskie'', ''Warszawa Centralna'' (Main Train Station), ''Centrum'' (Warsaw Metro station) going in the direction of '''''OkęcieP+R Aleja Krakowska''''' and get off at the last stop. Then, take bus 707, 728, 807 ('''not''' 715) to ''Janki'', or bus N88, 706 or 807 to ''Plac Szwedzki'' (a stop near ''Janki'' and in front of an IKEA store) and walk back to the stop ''Janki''. From the stop ''Janki'', note that the road splits. The Aleja Krakowska road going left will cointinue on E77 highway. Place next to Aleja Krakowska street 5 has nice place to hitchike. Using a large sign can be very effective. As for 2020, there's new piece of S8 expressway, which goes around Janki. You can go to '''''P+R Aleja Krakowska''''' as mentioned before. From there take bus 721 in direction of ''Kosów'' or 728 towards ''Złotokłos''. You can go out on stop ''Sękocin Las'' (Second one, after the crossing & joining with main road. There are two stops with same name, if you get out on first, right one is ~100m further). There's some forest if you want to sleep, but not a lot of lights for after sunlight. You can also go further to stop ''Wygoda'' and try on road or gas station there.
=== Southwest towards [[Wrocław]] {{National Road Number Poland|8}} {{E|67}}, [[Łódź]] {{National Road Number Poland|72}}, [[Katowice]] {{National Road Number Poland|1}} {{E|75}} ===
Get tram 7, 9, 35 from the city centre e.g ''Aleje Jerozolimskie'', ''Warszawa Centralna'' (Main Train Station), ''Centrum'' (Warsaw Metro station) going in the direction of '''''P+R Aleja Krakowska''''' and get off at the last stop. Then, take bus 707, 728, 807 to ''Janki'', or bus N88, 706 or 807 to ''Plac Szwedzki'' (a stop near ''Janki'' and in front of an IKEA store) and walk back to the stop ''Janki''. From the stop ''Janki'', note that the road splits. The Mszczonowska road going west (right will cointinue on S8 highway. Place next to Mszczonowska street 9 has nice place to your right) is national road 8 (E67)hitchike. Further down the road there is Using a wide shoulder where you large sign can hitch, but cars go quite fast herebe very effective. If you find it hard hitchhiking there, you can walk '''Option 2''' - AMIC Energy gas station / MOP Urzut rest stop ''' There is a AMIC Energy gas station / MOP Urzut rest stop about 3 5 km down the road to a McDonaldsafter Nadarzyn town. There's also a petrol station, it may be effective Get by bus 733 to hitchhike from there, as many drivers the bus stop there before longer journeys.Urzut and walk 1 km forward
=== North and northwest towards [[Gdańsk]] {{National Road Number Poland|7}} {{E|77}}, [[Olsztyn]] {{National Road Number Poland|51}} and [[Toruń]], [[Bydgoszcz]] {{National Road Number Poland|10}} ===
=== Northeast towards [[Białystok]], [[Kaunas]] ([[Lithuania]]) {{National Road Number Poland|8S8}} {{E|67}} ===
=== Southeast towards [[Lublin]], [[Lviv]] ([[Ukraine]]) {{National Road Number Poland|17}} {{E|372}} ===
From Central Railway Station ('''''Dworzec Główny'Centralny'''') get on tram 9, 24 direction ''Gocławek'' and get off at '''''Plac Szembeka''''' stop, from there, go trough the street, and bus stop in this same direction (east) is on the second side of the street. Get bus 704, 720, 722, 730 and get off at the '''''Szosa Lubelska'''''. Hitch right from the bus stop at ''Szosa Lubelska'' street. Or from Central Railway Station Dworzec Centralny or from metro station ''Politechnika'', take bus 502 to the last station, ''Stara Miłosna''. From here walk to the intersection ''Szosa Brzeska'', then turn right and walk 500 m to the aforementioned stop ''Szosa Lubelska''. ''Wał Miedzyszynski - Bronowska Street'' intersection is also quite a good spot. === East towards Siedlce, [[Brest (Belarus)|Brest]] ([[Belarus]]) {{National Road Number Poland|2}} {{E|30}} === Get to the station Szosa Lubelska (see above). Try to hitch right from the bus stop at Szosa Brzeska. == Money-saving Tips ==
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