Żywiec Public Transport 2026: MZK Tickets PLN 4.20, Monthly PLN 140
The essentials: In Żywiec a city single MZK ticket costs PLN 4.20 and a named monthly on one city line costs PLN 140. The price list is valid from 1 July 2026.
Żywiec, a town in the Beskid mountains of Silesia, has buses run by MZK Żywiec across the town and the neighbouring communes. The prices below come from the MZK price list valid from 1 July 2026, set by the mayor's regulation BOB.0050.108.2026.GKI of 26 May 2026, checked on 20 October 2026.
Single tickets
A single ticket within the town limits, or within one commune, costs PLN 4.20 normal, PLN 2.40 with the reduction set by the town, and PLN 2.10 with a statutory reduction. Outside the town and the communes, the single costs PLN 5.40, 3.00 and 2.70 respectively.
A time ticket valid one hour from validation, good within the town or one commune, costs PLN 5.00 normal, PLN 3.50 and PLN 2.50 reduced.
Validate or buy your ticket as soon as you board. Passing a validated ticket to another passenger is not allowed, and when buying from the driver you are asked for exact change.
Monthly tickets
Named monthly tickets:
- One line within the town or one commune: PLN 140.00 normal, PLN 70.00 reduced
- All lines within the town or one commune: PLN 160.00 normal, PLN 80.00 reduced
- One line in the town and one commune: PLN 170.00 / 85.00
- All lines in the town and one commune: PLN 180.00 / 90.00
- All city and suburban lines: PLN 190.00 / 95.00
A bearer monthly ticket, transferable between people, costs 50% more than the named prices above.
* Photos: Market square in Żywiec by Fry72, CC BY-SA 4.0; park by the Chinese House by Fry72, CC BY-SA 4.0, both via Wikimedia Commons.
Fines
Riding without a valid ticket carries a PLN 350 surcharge, and riding without the document entitling you to a free or reduced fare costs PLN 220. Both drop by 30% if paid directly to the inspector or by transfer within 7 days. If you simply forgot a valid monthly ticket, showing it at the MZK payment point within 7 days reduces the charge to PLN 35.
Which ticket to choose
For town rides, the PLN 140 one-line monthly beats the PLN 4.20 single after about 33 rides on that line. If your journeys cross between the town and a commune, the PLN 180 all-lines ticket for the town plus one commune is the practical choice, and at PLN 4.20 a ride it pays for itself after about 43 trips, roughly a return commute per working day.
Data source: MZK Żywiec price list valid from 1 July 2026, updated 20 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a bus ticket in Żywiec?
A city single costs PLN 4.20 normal and PLN 2.10 to 2.40 reduced. A one-hour time ticket costs PLN 5.00.
How much is a monthly bus ticket in Żywiec?
A named monthly on one city line costs PLN 140, and all city lines cost PLN 160. All city and suburban lines cost PLN 190.
Can I buy a Żywiec bus ticket from the driver?
Yes, but you are asked to pay with exact change. Validate or buy immediately after boarding.
What is the fine for riding without a ticket in Żywiec?
PLN 350, reduced by 30% if paid to the inspector on the spot or within 7 days.
