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.
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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Take the train to Wien Hbf and then to Warszawa Centralna.
Take the bus to Vienna Central Bus Station VIB and then to Warszawa Dworzec Zachodni.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 9h 45m | PLN 1,205($250) | twice daily | 971km (603 miles) |
Bus | 14h 20m | PLN 250($52) | twice daily | 1,021km (634 miles) |
Drive | 9h 40m | PLN 885($185) | on demand | 969km (602 miles) |
Transdev
Transavia Holland
Union Ivkoni
Sindbad
The following major airports near Warsaw offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Poland and internationally.