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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
$124
Average price
$159
Fastest journey
9 h 41 m
Average duration
10 h 52 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
964 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Essen to Warsaw is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Essen to Warsaw will cost around $159 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $124.
It's difficult to get from Essen to Warsaw without transferring at least once.
ICE 947 · EC 41
ICE 547 · EC 247
ICE 545 · EC 49
ICE 549 · EC 249
ICE 845 · EC 57 · EC 49
ICE 547 · EC 247
ICE 545 · EC 49
ICE 549 · EC 249
ICE 845 · EC 57 · EC 49
ICE 947 · EC 41Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Warsaw among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $28.
Distance: 599 miles (964 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$156 Average price | $82 Average price Cheapest | $225 Average price | $236 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 28m Average total duration 9h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 4m Average total duration 17h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 2.9 - 5.8kg 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 Essen to Warsaw:
A bus is $75 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Warsaw costing on average $156 (€126).
A bus is $143 (€115) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Warsaw costing on average $225 (€181).
Other travel options to Warsaw take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 58m.
Bus takes on average 17h 34m.
The journey is about 53m faster (9h 58m by train vs 10h 51m by car) and roughly $80 (€65) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($156 (€126) vs $236 (€191)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Essen to Warsaw trains for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 845 · EC 57 · EC 49 | On time 8:21 AM Essen Hbf | 10h39 | 7:00 PM Warsaw Central | 2 transfers | |
ICE 545 · EC 49 | On time 9:19 AM Essen Hbf | 9h41 | 7:00 PM Warsaw Central | 1 transfer | |
ICE 547 · EC 247 | On time 11:19 AM Essen Hbf | 9h41 | 9:00 PM Warsaw Central | 1 transfer | |
ICE 549 · EC 249 | On time 1:19 PM Essen Hbf | 9h41 | 11:00 PM Warsaw Central | 1 transfer | |
ICE 641 · 73781 · EC 431 | On time 3:19 PM Essen Hbf | 14h41 | 6:00 AM Warsaw Central | 2 transfers | |
ICE 943 · S5 · S2 · EC 431 | On time 4:21 PM Essen Hbf | 13h39 | 6:00 AM Warsaw Central | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Essen to Warsaw run on average 11 times per day, taking around 9h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€40) but you can travel from only $28 (€23) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 599 miles (964 km) distance in 9h 13m.
Distance 599 miles (964 km) |
Average train duration 9h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€40) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 9h 13m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
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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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