How to travel from Zagreb to Warsaw, Poland

The distance between Zagreb and Warsaw is around 827km (514 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Zagreb to Warsaw by plane, 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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🚀 Fastest
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plane
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Fly

Fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Warsaw Chopin (WAW).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    PLN 1,730($360)
Operated by

LOT

+ 2 others
💰 Cheapest
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train
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train
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Train

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

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    PLN 485($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Warsaw.

  • Duration16h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    PLN 635($130)
Operated by

GlobTourist

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car
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Drive

Drive to Warsaw.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Distance1,034km (643 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zagreb and Warsaw

There are several options for getting from Zagreb to Warsaw by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around PLN 485 ($100) and will take around 13h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately PLN 1,730 ($360).

The distance between Zagreb and Warsaw is around 827km (514 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 802km (498 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Zagreb and Warsaw by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zagreb to Warsaw is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx PLN 1,730 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between Zagreb and Warsaw, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around PLN 485 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zagreb and Warsaw. It typically takes around 13h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Zagreb to Warsaw. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wien Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 55m.

Croatian Railways (HŽPP) and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Zagreb and Warsaw. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13h 55m, 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 Zagreb and Warsaw. It typically takes around 16h 30m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zagreb and Warsaw with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 16h 30m.

GlobTourist run regular bus services between Zagreb and Warsaw. Buses run once a week and take around 16h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Zagreb and Warsaw. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and arrive at Warsaw Chopin (WAW). The flight takes around 1h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Zagreb and Warsaw with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.

LOT, Croatia Airlines and Lufthansa fly between Zagreb and Warsaw. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and and arrive into Warsaw Chopin (WAW). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.

The flight from Zagreb to Warsaw typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and and arrive into Warsaw Chopin (WAW).

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 Zagreb and Warsaw. The distance is around 1,034km (643 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zagreb to Warsaw is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around PLN 1,730 ($360).

How do I get from Zagreb to Warsaw

Compare travel optionsbetween Zagreb and Warsaw

Transport options from Zagreb to Warsaw
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 20m
PLN 1,730($360)
hourly827km (514 miles)
Train + 1 similar
13h 55m
PLN 485($100)
once daily1,103km (686 miles)
Train via Graz Hbf17h 45m
PLN 540($110)
once daily1,169km (726 miles)
Bus
16h 30m
PLN 635($130)
once a week1,009km (627 miles)
Drive
10h 30m
PLN 815($170)
on demand1,034km (643 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