How to travel from London to Warsaw, Poland

The distance between London and Warsaw is around 1,631km (1,013 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 14h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from London to Warsaw by train, bus, car and ferry. 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf then S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof and then to Warszawa Centralna.

  • Duration14h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    PLN 3,040($630)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Warszawa.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    PLN 385($80)
Operated by

Autokar Polska

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dover then take a ferry to Dunkirk then drive to Warsaw.

  • Duration16h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    PLN 8,265($1,710)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Warsaw

There are several options for getting from London to Warsaw by train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around PLN 385 ($80) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 14h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately PLN 3,040 ($630).

The distance between London and Warsaw is around 1,631km (1,013 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,448km (900 miles)

It takes around 14h 10m to get from London and Warsaw by train.

The quickest way to get from London to Warsaw is to take the train which takes around 14h 10m and will set you back approx PLN 3,040 ($630).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Warsaw is to take the bus which will typically cost around PLN 385 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Warsaw. It typically takes around 14h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from London to Warsaw. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf and S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 14h 10m.

Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, Thalys and Deutsche Bahn Eurocity run train services between London and Warsaw. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 14h 10m, 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 London and Warsaw. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between London and Warsaw with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 1 day 3h.

Autokar Polska run regular bus services between London and Warsaw. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Warsaw. We recommend that you take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf then S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof and then to Warszawa Centralna. instead which will take 14h 10m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from London to Warsaw. We recommend that you take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf then S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof and then to Warszawa Centralna. instead which will take 14h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Warsaw is to take the train which takes, on average, 14h 10m and will usually cost around PLN 3,040 ($630).

How do I get from London to Warsaw

Compare travel optionsbetween London and Warsaw

Transport options from London to Warsaw
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
14h 10m
PLN 3,040($630)
every 20 mins1,701km (1,057 miles)
Bus
1 day 3h
PLN 385($80)
4 times a week1,975km (1,227 miles)
Car and Ferry
16h 10m
PLN 8,265($1,710)
every 2 hours1,631km (1,013 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between London and Warsaw

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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