Olkusz Public Transport 2026: Bus Tickets PLN 3, Monthly PLN 80
Short answer: In Olkusz a single bus ticket within the town costs PLN 3.00 normal, and a monthly ticket for the town costs PLN 80. People over 70 ride free.
Olkusz, a town in Lesser Poland on the edge of the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland, has local buses organized by the inter-communal union ZKGKM in Olkusz, covering the town, the Olkusz commune, Klucze, Bukowno with Bolesław, and Sławków. The prices below come from the ZKGKM price list valid from 1 January 2025, checked on 20 October 2026.
Single tickets
- Within the town of Olkusz: PLN 3.00 normal, PLN 2.00 with the commune reduction, PLN 1.50 with a statutory reduction
- Within one administrative unit, such as the Olkusz commune or Klucze: PLN 4.00 / 3.00 / 2.00
- Across two or three units: PLN 5.00 / 4.00 / 2.50
Carrying a bicycle, baggage or an animal costs PLN 4.00. Bukowno and the Bolesław commune count as one unit for fares.
Monthly tickets
Monthly tickets valid for a calendar month:
- Town of Olkusz: PLN 80 normal, PLN 40 reduced
- One administrative unit: PLN 116 / 58
- Two units: PLN 140 / 70
- Three units: PLN 160 / 80
- All lines: PLN 180 / 90
There is also a PLN 35 monthly ticket for the catchment of one primary school or kindergarten, sold only through the school on the home-to-school route.
Free rides
Free travel applies to several groups, including children under 4, people over 70 with an ID showing date of birth, people with a significant degree of disability, blind passengers with a guide, and honoured blood donors who meet the donation thresholds. Statutory free rides also cover MPs, war invalids and military invalids.
Reduced tickets apply to children from 4 to 6 and to pupils up to age 21 with a school ID, as well as to students and combatants under statutory rules.
* Photos: A townhouse at Rynek 26 in Olkusz by Januszk57, CC BY-SA 4.0; the town tower and walls by Shizonek, CC BY-SA 4.0, both via Wikimedia Commons.
Fines
Riding without a valid ticket carries a PLN 500 surcharge, reduced to PLN 100 if paid to the inspector on the spot or within 7 days, and PLN 180 within 30 days.
Which ticket to choose
At PLN 3.00 a ride inside the town, the PLN 80 city monthly pays off after about 27 rides, just over one return trip per working day. Commuters from Klucze, Bukowno or Sławków should match the ticket to the number of administrative units the route crosses, since each extra unit raises the monthly price.
Data source: ZKGKM Olkusz ticket price list, updated 20 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a bus ticket in Olkusz?
A single within the town costs PLN 3.00 normal. Across two or three administrative units it costs PLN 5.00.
How much is a monthly bus ticket in Olkusz?
A monthly for the town costs PLN 80 normal and PLN 40 reduced. A monthly for all lines costs PLN 180.
Do seniors ride free in Olkusz?
Yes. People over 70 ride free with an ID showing their date of birth.
What is the fine for riding without a ticket in Olkusz?
PLN 500, reduced to PLN 100 if paid to the inspector or within 7 days.
