How to travel from Salzburg to Warsaw, Poland

The distance between Salzburg and Warsaw is around 969km (602 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 9h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Salzburg to Warsaw by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Wien Hbf and then to Warszawa Centralna.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    PLN 1,205($250)
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Bus

Take the bus to Vienna Central Bus Station VIB and then to Warszawa Dworzec Zachodni.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    PLN 250($52)
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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Warsaw.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance969km (602 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salzburg and Warsaw

There are several options for getting from Salzburg to Warsaw by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around PLN 250 ($52) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 9h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately PLN 885 ($185).

The distance between Salzburg and Warsaw is around 969km (602 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 752km (467 miles)

It takes around 9h 45m to get from Salzburg and Warsaw by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salzburg to Warsaw is to drive which takes around 9h 40m and will set you back approx PLN 885 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and Warsaw, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around PLN 250 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salzburg and Warsaw. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salzburg to Warsaw. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wien Hbf. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

Swiss Railways, Railjet, RegioJet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and ÖBB Intercity run train services between Salzburg and Warsaw. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salzburg and Warsaw. It typically takes around 14h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salzburg to Warsaw. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Vienna Central Bus Station VIB. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 20m.

Union Ivkoni and FlixBus run regular bus services between Salzburg and Warsaw. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salzburg to Warsaw. We recommend that you take the train to Wien Hbf and then to Warszawa Centralna. instead which will take 9h 45m.

The closest major airport to Warsaw is Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) (WAW) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Warsaw. Lublin Airport (LUZ) (LUZ) and Ignacy Jan Paderewski Airport (BZG) (BZG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Salzburg and Warsaw. The distance is around 969km (602 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salzburg to Warsaw is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 45m and will usually cost around PLN 1,205 ($250).

How do I get from Salzburg to Warsaw

Compare travel optionsbetween Salzburg and Warsaw

Transport options from Salzburg to Warsaw
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
9h 45m
PLN 1,205($250)
twice daily971km (603 miles)
Bus
14h 20m
PLN 250($52)
twice daily1,021km (634 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
PLN 885($185)
on demand969km (602 miles)

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Airports near Warsaw

The following major airports near Warsaw offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Poland and internationally.

WAW
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Warsaw
LUZ
Lublin Airport (LUZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Warsaw
BZG
Ignacy Jan Paderewski Airport (BZG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
226km (140 miles) from Warsaw