How to travel from Brussels to Warsaw, Poland

The distance between Brussels and Warsaw is around 1,311km (815 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 11h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Brussels 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 Koeln Hbf, Berlin Hauptbahnhof then Rzepin and then to Warszawa Centralna.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    PLN 915($190)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Warszawa.

  • Duration19h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    PLN 265($55)
Operated by

Sindbad

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Drive

Drive to Warsaw.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Distance1,311km (815 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brussels and Warsaw

There are several options for getting from Brussels to Warsaw by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around PLN 265 ($55) and will take around 19h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 11h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately PLN 1,130 ($235).

The distance between Brussels and Warsaw is around 1,311km (815 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,159km (720 miles)

It takes around 12h 25m to get from Brussels and Warsaw by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brussels to Warsaw is to drive which takes around 11h 15m and will set you back approx PLN 1,130 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Brussels and Warsaw, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around PLN 265 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brussels and Warsaw. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brussels to Warsaw. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Koeln Hbf, Berlin Hauptbahnhof and Rzepin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and PKP Intercity run train services between Brussels and Warsaw. Trains depart once daily and will take around 12h 25m, 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 Brussels and Warsaw. It typically takes around 19h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Brussels and Warsaw with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 19h 30m.

Sindbad run regular bus services between Brussels and Warsaw. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 19h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brussels to Warsaw. We recommend that you take the train to Koeln Hbf, Berlin Hauptbahnhof then Rzepin and then to Warszawa Centralna. instead which will take 12h 25m.

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 Brussels and Warsaw. The distance is around 1,311km (815 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brussels to Warsaw is to take the train which takes, on average, 12h 25m and will usually cost around PLN 915 ($190).

How do I get from Brussels to Warsaw

Compare travel optionsbetween Brussels and Warsaw

Transport options from Brussels to Warsaw
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
12h 25m
PLN 915($190)
once daily1,329km (826 miles)
Bus
19h 30m
PLN 265($55)
twice daily1,380km (857 miles)
Drive
11h 15m
PLN 1,130($235)
on demand1,311km (815 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