How to travel from Milan to Warsaw, Poland

The distance between Milan and Warsaw is around 1,523km (946 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 13h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Milan 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 Venezia Mestre then Wien Hbf and then to Warszawa Centralna.

  • Duration17hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    PLN 945($195)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bergamo Airport Bus Station then Verona and then to Warsaw.

  • Duration23h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    PLN 405($84)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Warsaw.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Distance1,573km (977 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milan and Warsaw

There are several options for getting from Milan to Warsaw by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around PLN 405 ($84) and will take around 23h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 13h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately PLN 1,375 ($285).

The distance between Milan and Warsaw is around 1,523km (946 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,144km (711 miles)

It takes around 17hrs to get from Milan and Warsaw by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milan to Warsaw is to drive which takes around 13h 45m and will set you back approx PLN 1,375 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Warsaw, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around PLN 405 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milan and Warsaw. It typically takes around 17hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Milan to Warsaw. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Venezia Mestre and Wien Hbf. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17hrs.

Trenitalia, Swiss Railways, Trenitalia EuroCity, Railjet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and Nightjet run train services between Milan and Warsaw. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 17hrs, 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 Milan and Warsaw. It typically takes around 23h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milan to Warsaw. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bergamo Airport Bus Station and Verona. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 23h 25m.

Autostradale, FlixBus and Sindbad run regular bus services between Milan and Warsaw. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 23h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milan to Warsaw. We recommend that you take the train to Venezia Mestre then Wien Hbf and then to Warszawa Centralna. instead which will take 17hrs.

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 Milan and Warsaw. The distance is around 1,573km (977 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan to Warsaw is to take the train which takes, on average, 17hrs and will usually cost around PLN 945 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Milan and Warsaw

Transport options from Milan to Warsaw
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
17hrs
PLN 945($195)
twice daily1,523km (946 miles)
Train via Bruck/Mur22h 40m
PLN 775($160)
once daily1,573km (978 miles)
Bus
23h 25m
PLN 405($84)
4 times a week1,769km (1,099 miles)
Drive
13h 45m
PLN 1,375($285)
on demand1,573km (977 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