How to travel from Copenhagen to Warsaw, Poland

The distance between Copenhagen and Warsaw is around 1,183km (735 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 11h 30m.

3 routes found

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

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    PLN 645($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Warsaw.

  • Duration20hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    PLN 240($50)
Operated by

Sindbad

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Warsaw.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Distance1,310km (814 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and Warsaw

There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to Warsaw by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around PLN 240 ($50) and will take around 20hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 11h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately PLN 1,315 ($270).

The distance between Copenhagen and Warsaw is around 1,183km (735 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 672km (417 miles)

It takes around 12h 40m to get from Copenhagen and Warsaw by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Warsaw is to drive which takes around 11h 30m and will set you back approx PLN 1,315 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and Warsaw, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around PLN 240 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Copenhagen and Warsaw. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Copenhagen to Warsaw. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf, Berlin Hauptbahnhof and Rzepin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.

Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and PKP Intercity run train services between Copenhagen and Warsaw. Trains depart once daily and will take around 12h 40m, 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 Copenhagen and Warsaw. It typically takes around 20hrs and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Copenhagen and Warsaw with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 20hrs.

Sindbad run regular bus services between Copenhagen and Warsaw. Buses run once a week and take around 20hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Copenhagen to Warsaw. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf, Berlin Hauptbahnhof then Rzepin and then to Warszawa Centralna. instead which will take 12h 40m.

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 Copenhagen and Warsaw. The distance is around 1,310km (814 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to Warsaw is to take the train which takes, on average, 12h 40m and will usually cost around PLN 645 ($135).

How do I get from Copenhagen to Warsaw

Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and Warsaw

Transport options from Copenhagen to Warsaw
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
12h 40m
PLN 645($135)
once daily1,343km (835 miles)
Bus
20hrs
PLN 240($50)
once a week1,183km (735 miles)
Drive
11h 30m
PLN 1,315($270)
on demand1,310km (814 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