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.
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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Take the train to Rzepin and then to Warszawa Centralna.
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Take the bus to Warszawa Dworzec Zachodni.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 6h 20m | PLN 68($14) | once daily | 564km (351 miles) |
Train via Kostrzyn | 7hrs | PLN 82($17) | 5 times a day | 588km (366 miles) |
Bus | 7h 40m | PLN 170($35) | hourly | 585km (363 miles) |
Drive | 5h 5m | PLN 460($95) | on demand | 574km (356 miles) |
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