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Museum of the City of Łódź
Major city museum in a lavish palace, presenting Łódź history, interiors, and stories of industrial elites.
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
118 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Warsaw to Łódź is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Warsaw to Łódź will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 23 trains that leave Warsaw for Łódź on Mon, Aug 24, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 24 the direct trains cover the 118 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h .
On Mon, Aug 24 the slowest trains will take 1 h 8 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.
IR 11050
IC 1906
IC 5620
IC 1624
IC 5116
IC 1906
IC 5116
IC 1622
IC 5118
IC 5620Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Łódź among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Warsaw to Łódź:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Łódź costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Łódź take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 38m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (1h 26m by train vs 1h 32m by car). Tickets start at around $41 (€33) compared to roughly $22 (€17) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Łódzka Kolej Aglomeracyjna, PKP Intercity, Polregio.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Warsaw to Łódź trains for today, Sunday, August 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 1906 | 9:16 AM Warsaw Central | 1h00 | 10:16 AM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
LKA 9132 | 9:36 AM Warsaw Central | 1h07 | 10:43 AM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5620 | 10:16 AM Warsaw Central | 1h08 | 11:24 AM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5116 | 11:12 AM Warsaw Central | 1h06 | 12:18 PM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
LKA 9134 | 11:36 AM Warsaw Central | 1h05 | 12:41 PM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1626 | 12:12 PM Warsaw Central | 1h10 | 1:22 PM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1902 | 1:12 PM Warsaw Central | 1h08 | 2:20 PM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
LKA 9136 | 1:36 PM Warsaw Central | 1h06 | 2:42 PM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1628 | 2:12 PM Warsaw Central | 1h08 | 3:20 PM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 17510 | 2:16 PM Warsaw Central | 1h21 | 3:37 PM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
LKA 9138 | 2:36 PM Warsaw Central | 1h05 | 3:41 PM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5144 | 3:20 PM Warsaw Central | 1h10 | 4:30 PM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
LKA 9140 | 3:48 PM Warsaw Central | 1h07 | 4:55 PM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1630 | 4:12 PM Warsaw Central | 1h12 | 5:24 PM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
LKA 9142 | 4:36 PM Warsaw Central | 1h04 | 5:40 PM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 8114 | 5:12 PM Warsaw Central | 1h09 | 6:21 PM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
LKA 9146 | 5:45 PM Warsaw Central | 0h59 | 6:44 PM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1632 | 6:12 PM Warsaw Central | 1h08 | 7:20 PM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
LKA 9144 | 6:28 PM Warsaw Central | 1h12 | 7:40 PM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5112 | 7:12 PM Warsaw Central | 1h10 | 8:22 PM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
LKA 9156 | 7:16 PM Warsaw Central | 1h58 | 9:14 PM Łódź Kaliska | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5122 | 8:12 PM Warsaw Central | 1h08 | 9:20 PM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
LKA 9148 | 8:48 PM Warsaw Central | 1h06 | 9:54 PM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5110 | 9:12 PM Warsaw Central | 1h09 | 10:21 PM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
LKA 9150 | 9:28 PM Warsaw Central | 1h06 | 10:34 PM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1652 | 9:48 PM Warsaw Central | 1h07 | 10:55 PM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1100 | 10:12 PM Warsaw Central | 1h11 | 11:23 PM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 440 | 10:16 PM Warsaw Central | 1h16 | 11:32 PM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, August 24 | |||||
IC 1620 | 4:12 AM Warsaw Central | 1h08 | 5:20 AM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 17502 | 5:04 AM Warsaw Central | 1h24 | 6:28 AM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1641 · LKA 21204 | 5:16 AM Warsaw Central | 1h39 | 6:55 AM Łódź Widzew | 1 transfer | |
IC 1622 | 6:12 AM Warsaw Central | 1h07 | 7:19 AM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 99110 | 6:20 AM Warsaw Central | 1h26 | 7:46 AM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5118 | 7:12 AM Warsaw Central | 1h07 | 8:19 AM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1624 | 8:12 AM Warsaw Central | 1h08 | 9:20 AM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 11050 | 8:16 AM Warsaw Central | 1h26 | 9:42 AM Łódź Widzew | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Warsaw to Łódź run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 (€30) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 73 miles (118 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 73 miles (118 km) |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€30) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Best time to book 77 days |
Discover the best of Łódź — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Łódź trip today.
Major city museum in a lavish palace, presenting Łódź history, interiors, and stories of industrial elites.
Leading modern and contemporary art museum with an internationally important avant-garde collection.
Excellent film museum in the Scheibler Palace, highlighting Polish cinema and Łódź’s movie-making legacy.
Łódź’s flagship street, lined with palaces, courtyards, shops, and murals; essential for first-time visitors.
Huge former factory complex turned cultural and shopping district, famous for red-brick architecture and events.
Atmospheric former mill district with brick warehouses, workers’ houses, and photogenic industrial streets.
Zalewajka is a sour rye soup with potatoes, often linked to the Łódź region. It is rustic, filling, and a classic workers’ dish from central Poland.
Prażoki are mashed potatoes mixed with flour and served with toppings like fried onion or bacon. They are a simple, traditional rural food from the Łódź area.
Kluski żelazne are dense potato dumplings made with raw and cooked potatoes. They are a distinctive regional staple in central Poland, often served with meat sauce.
Popular casual venue focused on traditional Polish dumplings with many fillings. Friendly atmosphere and a dependable stop for regional comfort food.
Long-running vegetarian restaurant known for affordable Polish and international dishes. Casual, reliable, and especially useful for meat-free dining.
Well-known restaurant in Manufaktura serving refined Polish cuisine in an elegant historic setting. Good choice for classic dishes with a modern presentation.
Budget-friendly for city breaks; hotels, meals, and public transport usually cost less than in Western European cities.
Service is often not included. Round up or leave 10% in restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares; small cafe tips are optional.
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Łódź Kaliska -> Piotrkowska Centrum, Łódź
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Warsaw to Łódź by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Łódź, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Warsaw to Łódź trains use the Warszawa Centralna to Łódź Widzew station pair, with some services arriving at Łódź Fabryczna. Use this guide to compare Warsaw and Łódź train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Warszawa Centralna has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Strefa Centralna, Restauracja Halka
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Warszawa Centralna. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Warszawa Centralna. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Warszawa Centralna: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Warszawa Centralna: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warszawa Centralna: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Warsaw Marriott Hotel, InterContinental Warsaw, Novotel Warszawa Centrum.
Warszawa Zachodnia is 3 km from Warsaw city centre. Public transport options include:
Warszawa Zachodnia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Warszawski Lukier, Bistro Trojka
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Warszawa Zachodnia. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Warszawa Zachodnia. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Warszawa Zachodnia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Warszawa Zachodnia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warszawa Zachodnia: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel, Campanile Varsovie, Golden Tulip Warsaw Centre.
Warszawa Główna has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warszawa Główna: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Łódź Widzew is 5 km from Łódź city centre. Public transport options include:
Łódź Widzew has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Łódź Widzew.
ATMs are available at Łódź Widzew.
Available at Łódź Widzew: Taxis.
Available at Łódź Widzew: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Łódź Widzew.
Łódź Fabryczna is 2 km from Łódź city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Łódź Fabryczna has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Łódź Fabryczna.
Łódź Kaliska is 2 km from Łódź city centre. Public transport options include:
Łódź Kaliska has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restauracja Polska, Manekin Łódź
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Łódź Kaliska. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Łódź Kaliska. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Łódź Kaliska: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Łódź Kaliska: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Łódź Kaliska: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Tobaco, Hotel Reymont, Hotel Focus Łódź.
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