How to travel from Geneva to Warsaw, Poland

The distance between Geneva and Warsaw is around 1,556km (967 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Geneva to Warsaw by train, plane, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Warsaw Chopin (WAW).

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    PLN 2,260($470)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Olten, Berlin Hauptbahnhof then Rzepin and then to Warszawa Centralna.

  • Duration16h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    PLN 1,715($355)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bełchatów Piłsudskiego and then to Warszawa.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    PLN 330($68)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Warsaw.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Distance1,655km (1,028 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geneva and Warsaw

There are several options for getting from Geneva to Warsaw by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around PLN 330 ($68) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately PLN 2,260 ($470).

The distance between Geneva and Warsaw is around 1,556km (967 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,267km (787 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Geneva and Warsaw by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Geneva to Warsaw is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx PLN 2,260 ($470).

The cheapest way to travel between Geneva and Warsaw, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around PLN 330 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Geneva and Warsaw. It typically takes around 16h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Geneva to Warsaw. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Olten, Basel SBB, Berlin Hauptbahnhof and Rzepin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 15m.

Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and PKP Intercity run train services between Geneva and Warsaw. Trains depart once daily and will take around 16h 15m, 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 Geneva and Warsaw. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Geneva and Warsaw with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 1 day 4h.

Sindbad, PKS Polonus and Autokar Polska run regular bus services between Geneva and Warsaw. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Geneva to Warsaw. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Warsaw Chopin (WAW). instead which will take 5h 35m.

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 Geneva and Warsaw. The distance is around 1,655km (1,028 miles) by road and it will take around 14hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geneva to Warsaw is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around PLN 2,260 ($470).

How do I get from Geneva to Warsaw

Compare travel optionsbetween Geneva and Warsaw

Transport options from Geneva to Warsaw
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5h 35m
PLN 2,260($470)
every 3 hours1,556km (967 miles)
Train
16h 15m
PLN 1,715($355)
once daily1,714km (1,065 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 1h
PLN 330($68)
twice a week1,603km (996 miles)
Bus to Warszawa1 day 4h
PLN 340($70)
4 times a week1,909km (1,186 miles)
Drive
14hrs
PLN 1,615($335)
on demand1,655km (1,028 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