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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
$217
Average price
$245
Fastest journey
1 d 18 h 45 m
Average duration
1 d 19 h 57 m
Buses per day
25
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 $245 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $217.
It's difficult to get from Madrid to Warsaw without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · 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 bus with prices starting from $105. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 42m. 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 bus costs an average of $105, and a train costs an average of $887.
Distance: 1422 miles (2290 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$207 Average price Cheapest | $241 Average price | $893 Average price | $580 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
25h 52m Average total duration 25h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration Fastest 4h 42m 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 |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 bus is $33 (€27) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Warsaw costing on average $241 (€194).
A bus is $686 (€554) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Warsaw costing on average $893 (€721).
Other travel options to Warsaw take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 22m.
Train takes on average 63h 2m.
You'll arrive about 2h 44m sooner (25h 22m by bus vs 28h 6m by car) and save roughly $372 (€301) compared to fuel and tolls ($207 (€167) vs $580 (€468)). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 51h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 43h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 42h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 47h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 44h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 09:27AM | Duration 58h52 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 09:27AM | Duration 58h32 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 60h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 44h55 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $335 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 46h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 57h31 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $158 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Warsaw buses for today, Wednesday, May 27. 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 · FlixBus | 2:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 51h00 | 5:50 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 3 transfers | |
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 | 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 | 49h20 | 6:00 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 47h10 | 3:50 PM Warszawa, Stadion Narodowy | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 47h45 | 8:10 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 44h45 | 5:10 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 44h20 | 5:10 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
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 · 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 | 10:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 58h32 | 9:27 AM Warszawa, Metro Stadion Narodowy 01 | 3 transfers | |
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 | 11:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 46h20 | 9:55 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 57h55 | 9:30 AM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 49h10 | 12:45 AM Warszawa, Aleje Jerozolimskie (Dworzec Centralny 06) | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 58h00 | 9:35 AM Warszawa, Stadion Narodowy | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 45h50 | 9:25 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 57h31 | 9:30 AM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 57h36 | 9:35 AM Warszawa, Stadion Narodowy | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 48h46 | 12:45 AM Warszawa, Aleje Jerozolimskie (Dworzec Centralny 06) | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 45h26 | 9:25 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Madrid to Warsaw run on average 26 times per day, taking around 25h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $105 (€84) but you can travel from only $55 (€44) 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 42h 45m.
Distance 1422 miles (2290 km) |
Average bus duration 25h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $105 (€84) |
Buses per day 26 |
Fastest bus 42h 45m |
First bus 12:23 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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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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