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Compare bus and train for Ełk to Warsaw
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ełk to Warsaw among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$20 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Ełk to Warsaw:
A bus is $42 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ełk to Warsaw costing on average $63 (€51).
Other travel options to Warsaw take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 28m.
Travel optionsfrom Ełk to Warsaw
How to get from Ełk to Warsaw by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ełk to Warsaw is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:23 PM2h57Elk, Jarosława Dąbrowskiego (Train Station)7:20 PMWarszawa, Metro Marymont 11$181One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus4:23 PM2h57Elk, Jarosława Dąbrowskiego (Train Station)7:20 PMWarszawa, Metro Marymont 11$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus4:05 AM2h50Elk, Jarosława Dąbrowskiego (Train Station)6:55 AMWarszawa, Metro Marymont 11$201One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus4:23 PM3h17Elk, Jarosława Dąbrowskiego (Train Station)7:40 PMWarszawa, Dworzec Zachodni$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:05 AM3h15Elk, Jarosława Dąbrowskiego (Train Station)7:20 AMWarszawa, Dworzec Zachodni$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:05 AM3h50Elk, Jarosława Dąbrowskiego (Train Station)7:55 AMWarsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy$211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ełk to Warsaw:
A bus is $42 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ełk to Warsaw costing on average $63 (€51).
Other travel options to Warsaw take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 28m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ełk and Warsaw as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ełk and arrive in Warsaw Central.
- Buses mostly depart from Elk, Jarosława Dąbrowskiego (Train Station) and arrive in Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity, Polregio to go to Warsaw by train.
- Travel with PolskiBus, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Żak Express to go to Warsaw by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity.
- 9 direct buses per day with PolskiBus, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
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