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POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
Award-winning museum on the history of Polish Jews, with a superb core exhibition in a landmark contemporary building.
Cheapest price
$330
Average price
$364
Fastest journey
1 d 17 h 5 m
Average duration
1 d 17 h 45 m
Buses per day
33
Distance
2290 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Warsaw is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Warsaw will cost around $364 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $330.
It's difficult to get from Madrid to Warsaw without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Warsaw among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 2.3 - 5.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $64, and a train costs an average of $889.
Distance: 1422 miles (2290 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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$221 Average price | $206 Average price Cheapest | $896 Average price | $590 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
25h 56m Average total duration 25h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 63h 32m Average total duration 63h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.3 - 5.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 6.9 - 13.7kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Madrid to Warsaw:
A flight is $15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Warsaw costing on average $221.
A flight is $690 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Warsaw costing on average $896.
Other travel options to Warsaw take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 26m.
Train takes on average 63h 2m.
You'll arrive about 2h 40m sooner (25h 26m by bus vs 28h 6m by car) and save roughly $369 compared to fuel and tolls ($221 vs $590). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Infobus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 45h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $271 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 10:54PM | Duration 54h59 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $335 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 47h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $270 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 11:42PM | Duration 51h57 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $359 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 44h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $277 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 48h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $221 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 09:27AM | Duration 58h52 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $270 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 09:27AM | Duration 58h32 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $268 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 60h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $409 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 60h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $272 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 45h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $247 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 45h26 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $243 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Warsaw buses for today, Tuesday, August 25. 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 · FlixBus | 2:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 45h45 | 12:35 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 52h00 | 6:50 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 47h49 | 2:39 PM Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 54h59 | 10:54 PM Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 45h10 | 1:50 PM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 47h10 | 3:50 PM Warszawa, Stadion Narodowy | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 42h45 | 11:25 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 50h29 | 7:09 PM Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 44h45 | 5:10 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 48h55 | 9:45 PM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 48h55 | 9:45 PM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 48h10 | 9:00 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 44h20 | 5:10 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 54h37 | 3:27 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 58h52 | 9:27 AM Warszawa, Metro Stadion Narodowy 01 | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 44h45 | 7:20 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 55h33 | 6:08 AM Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 52h30 | 3:05 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Centralny 04 | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 55h20 | 5:55 AM Warszawa, Metro Politechnika 01 | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 50h10 | 12:45 AM Warszawa, Aleje Jerozolimskie (Dworzec Centralny 06) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 59h00 | 9:35 AM Warszawa, Stadion Narodowy | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 47h20 | 9:55 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 44h25 | 7:20 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 58h32 | 9:27 AM Warszawa, Metro Stadion Narodowy 01 | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 55h13 | 6:08 AM Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 49h50 | 12:45 AM Warszawa, Aleje Jerozolimskie (Dworzec Centralny 06) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 52h10 | 3:05 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Centralny 04 | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 55h00 | 5:55 AM Warszawa, Metro Politechnika 01 | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 58h40 | 9:35 AM Warszawa, Stadion Narodowy | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 60h25 | 11:25 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Madrid to Warsaw run on average 26 times per day, taking around 25h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $139 but you can travel from only $64 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:23, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 1422 miles (2290 km) distance in 41h 5m.
Distance 1422 miles (2290 km) |
Average bus duration 25h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $139 |
Buses per day 26 |
Fastest bus 41h 5m |
First bus 12:23 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
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 on the history of Polish Jews, with a superb core exhibition in a landmark contemporary building.
Immersive museum on the 1944 uprising, using artifacts and multimedia to explain one of Warsaw’s defining events.
Major national art museum with Polish and European works, strong historical collections, and changing exhibitions.
Warsaw’s UNESCO-listed historic core, rebuilt after World War II. Best for atmosphere, architecture, and essential sightseeing.
Ceremonial route linking royal landmarks, churches, and palaces. A classic walk through the city’s historic heart.
Major urban park with woodland paths, ponds, and the Chopin Monument. A favorite for strolling and seasonal concerts.
Hearty rye soup with fermented starter, sausage and egg, often served in a bread bowl. A classic Polish comfort dish strongly associated with home cooking.
Polish dumplings with fillings such as potato and cheese, meat, or seasonal fruit. The ruskie version is a beloved staple in Warsaw milk bars and homes.
Slow-cooked hunter’s stew of sauerkraut, cabbage and mixed meats. Deeply traditional and especially popular in colder months and festive meals.
Elegant fine dining restaurant by chef Marcin Przybysz with creative Polish cuisine and polished service in a refined modern setting.
Long-established restaurant specializing in Polish game, duck and old-style recipes. Cozy interiors and a strong reputation for traditional cooking.
Historic, no-frills milk bar known for classic Polish comfort food such as pierogi, schabowy and soups at budget-friendly prices.
Moderate for Europe: hotels and dining are cheaper than in Western capitals, and public transport is low-cost for tourists.
Service is not always included. Tip 10% in restaurants for good service, round up for taxis, and small change is optional in cafes.
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Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy -> Warszawa Centralna, Warsaw
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Warsaw by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Warsaw, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Madrid to Warsaw buses use the Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses to Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni station pair, with some services arriving at Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Warsaw bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km), La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
Available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Rodilla, Mahoudrid
ATMs are aTMs located throughout T4, major cards accepted .
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
Available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets.
Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro / C. del Oriana is 2 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro / C. del Oriana has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several restaurants and snack bars available inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi available in waiting areas. ATMs are aTMs available near ticketing area.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro / C. del Oriana.
Available at Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro / C. del Oriana: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro / C. del Oriana: Wheelchair access and elevators available.
Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni is 3 km from Warsaw city centre. Public transport options include:
Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Polska (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Bistro Warszawa (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and ticket counters.
Ticket office support is available at Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni.
Available at Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni: Elevators, ramps.
Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy is 7 km from Warsaw city centre. Public transport options include:
Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Terminal (in the station), Bistro Chopin (in the station), Pierogi Place (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the terminal, near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy.
Available at Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy: Elevators, ramps.
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