The cheapest and fastest buses from Warsaw to Ełk
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
2 h 52 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Warsaw to Ełk is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Warsaw to Ełk will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 8 buses that leave Warsaw for Ełk on Sat, Jun 20, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 199 km distance in an average of 3 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 52 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 3 h 17 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.
FlixBus8:45 PM2h52Warszawa, Metro Marymont 1111:37 PMElk, Jarosława Dąbrowskiego (Train Station)$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:35 PM2h57Warszawa, Metro Marymont 117:32 PMElk, Jarosława Dąbrowskiego (Train Station)$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:30 PM3h07Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni11:37 PMElk, Jarosława Dąbrowskiego (Train Station)$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:15 PM3h17Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni7:32 PMElk, Jarosława Dąbrowskiego (Train Station)$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:15 AM3h17Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni1:32 PMElk, Jarosława Dąbrowskiego (Train Station)$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:45 PM2h52Warszawa, Metro Marymont 1111:37 PMElk, Jarosława Dąbrowskiego (Train Station)$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:35 AM2h57Warszawa, Metro Marymont 111:32 PMElk, Jarosława Dąbrowskiego (Train Station)$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:35 PM2h57Warszawa, Metro Marymont 117:32 PMElk, Jarosława Dąbrowskiego (Train Station)$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:30 PM3h07Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni11:37 PMElk, Jarosława Dąbrowskiego (Train Station)$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:15 AM3h17Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni1:32 PMElk, Jarosława Dąbrowskiego (Train Station)$201One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Warsaw to Ełk
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Ełk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Warsaw to Ełk:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Ełk costing on average $62 (€51).
Other travel options to Ełk take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $38 (€31) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16 (€13). The journey takes 3h 29m versus 2h 23m 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 PolskiBus, FlixBus, 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.
Warsaw to Ełk Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:32AM | Duration 3h17 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:32PM | Duration 3h17 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:32PM | Duration 3h52 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:32PM | Duration 3h17 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 01:32PM | Duration 2h57 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:32PM | Duration 3h17 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 07:32PM | Duration 2h57 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 11:37PM | Duration 3h42 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:37PM | Duration 3h07 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 11:37PM | Duration 2h52 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Live departures
Warsaw to Ełk bus times
The table below shows live departures for Warsaw to Ełk buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:40 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 3h52 | 1:32 PM Elk, Jarosława Dąbrowskiego (Train Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 3h17 | 1:32 PM Elk, Jarosława Dąbrowskiego (Train Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 2h57 | 1:32 PM Elk, Jarosława Dąbrowskiego (Train Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 3h17 | 7:32 PM Elk, Jarosława Dąbrowskiego (Train Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:35 PM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 2h57 | 7:32 PM Elk, Jarosława Dąbrowskiego (Train Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:55 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 3h42 | 11:37 PM Elk, Jarosława Dąbrowskiego (Train Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 3h07 | 11:37 PM Elk, Jarosława Dąbrowskiego (Train Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 2h52 | 11:37 PM Elk, Jarosława Dąbrowskiego (Train Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Warsaw to Ełk
Buses from Warsaw to Ełk run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:50, the last at 23:48. The fastest bus covers the 123 miles (199 km) distance in 2h 57m.
Distance 123 miles (199 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 2h 57m |
First bus 1:50 AM |
Last bus 11:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: PolskiBus, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar from Warsaw to EłkYou can travel by bus between Warsaw to Ełk with PolskiBus, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $14 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Warsaw to Ełk
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Warsaw to Ełk 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 Ełk, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Warsaw to Ełk
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Polska (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Bistro Warszawa (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 127, 158, 517, 523 Train: KM, S1, S2
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Terminal (in the station)
- Bistro Chopin (in the station)
- Pierogi Place (0.5 km).
- Available outside the terminal
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 175, 188, 148 Train: S2, S3
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