How to travel from Berlin to Warsaw, Poland

The distance between Berlin and Warsaw is around 564km (351 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Berlin 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 Rzepin and then to Warszawa Centralna.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    PLN 68($14)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Warszawa Dworzec Zachodni.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    PLN 170($35)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Warsaw.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Distance574km (356 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Warsaw

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Warsaw by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around PLN 68 ($14) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately PLN 460 ($95).

The distance between Berlin and Warsaw is around 564km (351 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 518km (322 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Berlin and Warsaw by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Warsaw is to drive which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx PLN 460 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Warsaw, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around PLN 68 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Warsaw. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Berlin to Warsaw. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rzepin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Austrian Railways (ÖBB), PKP Intercity and NEB run train services between Berlin and Warsaw. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Berlin and Warsaw. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Berlin and Warsaw with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 7h 40m.

FlixBus and Ecolines run regular bus services between Berlin and Warsaw. Buses run hourly and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berlin to Warsaw. We recommend that you take the train to Rzepin and then to Warszawa Centralna. instead which will take 6h 20m.

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 Berlin and Warsaw. The distance is around 574km (356 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Warsaw is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around PLN 68 ($14).

How do I get from Berlin to Warsaw

Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Warsaw

Transport options from Berlin to Warsaw
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
6h 20m
PLN 68($14)
once daily564km (351 miles)
Train via Kostrzyn7hrs
PLN 82($17)
5 times a day588km (366 miles)
Bus
7h 40m
PLN 170($35)
hourly585km (363 miles)
Drive
5h 5m
PLN 460($95)
on demand574km (356 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