How to travel from Budapest to Warsaw, Poland

There are several options for getting from Budapest to Warsaw by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around PLN 215 ($45) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 8h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately PLN 725 ($150).

The distance between Budapest and Warsaw is around 857km (533 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 545km (339 miles)

It takes around 11h 30m to get from Budapest and Warsaw by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Budapest to Warsaw is to drive which takes around 8h 25m and will set you back approx PLN 725 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Budapest and Warsaw, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around PLN 215 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Yes there is a train service that runs between Budapest and Warsaw. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Budapest and Warsaw with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 11h 40m.

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Budapest and Warsaw. Trains depart once daily and will take around 11h 40m, 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 Budapest and Warsaw. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Budapest and Warsaw with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 11h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Budapest and Warsaw. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Budapest to Warsaw. We recommend that you take the bus to Warszawa Dworzec Zachodni. instead which will take 11h 30m.

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 Budapest and Warsaw. The distance is around 857km (533 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Budapest to Warsaw is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 30m and will usually cost around PLN 215 ($45).