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POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
Award-winning museum tracing 1,000 years of Jewish life in Poland through immersive multimedia exhibitions on the former Warsaw Ghetto site.
Cheapest price
$61
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
12 h 38 m
Average duration
14 h 15 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
932 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dortmund to Warsaw is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund to Warsaw will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
Of the 23 buses that leave Dortmund for Warsaw on Tue, Jun 09, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the direct buses cover the 932 km distance in an average of 14 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 38 m .
On Tue, Jun 09 the slowest buses will take 15 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Warsaw among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, and a flight costs an average of $41.
Distance: 579 miles (932 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$84 Average price Cheapest | $175 Average price | $192 Average price | $228 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 54m Average total duration 14h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 13m Average total duration 12h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Warsaw:
A bus is $91 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Warsaw costing on average $175 (€143).
A bus is $108 (€88) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Warsaw costing on average $192 (€157).
Other travel options to Warsaw take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 43m.
Bus takes on average 14h 24m.
Tickets start at around $84 (€69) compared to roughly $228 (€186) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $144 (€117). The journey takes 14h 24m versus 10h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Sindbad, Ecolines, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:32AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 16h13 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:32PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 16h33 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:32PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 12h38 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:27PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 17h08 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund to Warsaw buses for today, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 19h50 | 6:30 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 18h35 | 6:05 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 1:32 PM Dortmund Hbf | 16h33 | 6:05 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 1:32 PM Dortmund Hbf | 16h58 | 6:30 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 17h45 | 8:35 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 16h50 | 7:40 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 15h20 | 6:10 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 18h50 | 11:10 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 17h10 | 9:30 AM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 16h35 | 8:55 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:32 PM Dortmund Hbf | 16h03 | 9:35 AM Warszawa, Stadion Narodowy | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:32 PM Dortmund Hbf | 15h58 | 9:30 AM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:32 PM Dortmund Hbf | 12h38 | 6:10 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:32 PM Dortmund Hbf | 15h03 | 8:35 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:32 PM Dortmund Hbf | 14h08 | 7:40 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 17h50 | 12:35 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:20 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 14h05 | 11:25 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 16h00 | 3:50 PM Warszawa, Stadion Narodowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 20h20 | 8:10 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 17h57 | 5:47 PM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:20 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 16h15 | 6:35 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 18h40 | 9:00 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 9:32 AM Dortmund Hbf | 16h13 | 1:45 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:32 AM Dortmund Hbf | 19h33 | 5:05 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 19h05 | 5:05 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Dortmund to Warsaw run on average 24 times per day, taking around 14h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $63 (€52) but you can travel from only $41 (€33) by flight.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 579 miles (932 km) distance in 12h 38m.
Distance 579 miles (932 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $63 (€52) |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 12h 38m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Warsaw — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Warsaw trip today.
Award-winning museum tracing 1,000 years of Jewish life in Poland through immersive multimedia exhibitions on the former Warsaw Ghetto site.
One of Warsaw’s most important museums, presenting the 1944 uprising with powerful artifacts, films, and interactive displays.
Major national collection with Polish and European painting, decorative arts, antiquities, and temporary exhibitions.
UNESCO-listed historic center with colorful facades, market square, city walls, and the city’s most atmospheric streets.
Ceremonial historic route linking major palaces, churches, and squares, ideal for a classic first walk through Warsaw.
Warsaw’s most famous park with palaces, peacocks, monuments, and landscaped grounds popular with locals and visitors alike.
Poland’s iconic dumplings, commonly filled with potato and cheese, meat, or seasonal fruit. In Warsaw, they are a staple comfort food served boiled or pan-fried.
A tangy rye sour soup traditionally served with sausage and egg, often in a bread bowl. It is one of the most recognizable Polish soups in Warsaw.
Breaded pork cutlet, usually served with potatoes and cooked cabbage or beetroot. It is a classic Polish home-style main dish popular in Warsaw.
A respected classic restaurant known for refined Polish cuisine, old-world interiors, and specialties such as schabowy, tartare, and seasonal dishes.
A long-running central Warsaw restaurant focused on regional Polish dishes, with a cozy interior and a broad menu of soups, dumplings, and meat dishes.
A well-known casual Polish chain in Warsaw, famous for pierogi, żurek, and other classic comfort dishes in a traditional setting.
Moderate for Europe: public transport and casual meals are good value, while central hotels and upscale dining cost more.
Service is often included only in higher-end places. In restaurants, 10% is appreciated for good service. Round up taxis slightly; tipping in cafés and bars is optional.
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Warsaw Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy -> Warszawa Centralna
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