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Compare train, bus, and flight for Warsaw to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $197.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $102.
Distance: 321 miles (517 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$69 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $285 Average price | $148 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
$60 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $553 Average price | $148 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Warsaw to Berlin:
A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Berlin costing on average $69 (€56).
A bus is $249 (€200) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Berlin costing on average $285 (€229).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 25m.
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
This is compared to other travel options from Warsaw to Berlin:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Berlin costing on average $60 (€49).
A bus is $512 (€412) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Berlin costing on average $553 (€445).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 37m.
Bus takes on average 8h 18m.
Travel optionsfrom Warsaw to Berlin
How to get from Warsaw to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Warsaw to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:30 AM7h00Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni1:30 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:30 AM7h00Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni1:30 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- LO3879:20 AM1h15Warsaw Chopin Airport10:35 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$3801One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 44010:16 PM8h03Warsaw Central6:19 AMBerlin-Lichtenberg station$501One-way0 transfers
- EC 423:00 PM5h13Warsaw Central8:13 PMBerlin-Lichtenberg station$681One-way0 transfers
- EC 405:00 PM5h13Warsaw Central10:13 PMBerlin-Lichtenberg station$681One-way0 transfers
- 11:50 PM7h10Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni7:00 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$321One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:50 AM7h40Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni4:30 PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz$451One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:50 AM8h00Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni4:50 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$451One-way0 transfers
LH1615 · LH19605:05 PM4h00Warsaw Chopin Airport9:05 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$2451One-way1 transfer- LH1617 · LH19346:00 AM4h05Warsaw Chopin Airport10:05 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$2451One-way1 transfer
- LH1613 · LH19461:15 PM4h20Warsaw Chopin Airport5:35 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$2451One-way1 transfer
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How to Travel from Warsaw to Berlin
If you are traveling from the Polish capital to Berlin, you can choose between buses, flights, and trains - all of which can get you there in under 8 hours if you pick the right service. Flying is comfortably the fastest option, but direct trains offer luxury, great views, and comfort - so might be worth considering, while buses are a good alternative for budget travelers.
Trains from Warsaw to Berlin | Buses from Warsaw to Berlin | Flights from Warsaw to Berlin
Warsaw to Berlin Travel Comparison
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€16 |
7:00 h |
1 Day Ahead |
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€39 |
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What is the best way to travel from Warsaw to Berlin?
Cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Berlin
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Berlin. Most buses traveling from Warsaw to Berlin depart from Warszawa Centralny bus station and take at least 7 hours to arrive at Berlin's Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB). Over 20 buses travel from Warsaw to Berlin every day, with the first bus departing Warsaw at 6:00 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Warsaw to Berlin include Flixbus, Infobus, Ecolines, and Polskibus amongst others.
Fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Berlin
Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Berlin. Flights depart from Warsaw's Chopin airport and arrive at either Berlin Brandenburg Airport after approximately 1:15 hours of flight time. Even when traveling to and from Warsaw and Berlin's airports is taken into consideration, taking a flight is still the fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Berlin. Lot Polish Airlines is the only airline that offers direct flights from Warsaw to Berlin, with 1-2 flights departing per day. All direct flights arrive at Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Most popular way to travel from Warsaw to Berlin
Taking a train is the most popular way to travel from Warsaw to Berlin. Taking a train is at least 1:45 h faster than traveling from Warsaw to Berlin by bus while only being €20 more expensive on average. Alternatively, while taking a flight from Warsaw to Berlin is approximately an hour faster than taking the train when travel time to and from Warsaw and Berlin's airports is considered, flights are also €137 more expensive on average. Deutsche Bahn operates all trains that travel from Warsaw to Berlin. Approximately 10 trains travel from Warsaw to Berlin per day, with the first train departing Warsaw at 6 a.m. Trains depart from Warsawa Centralna train station and take at least 5:15 h to arrive at either Berlin Hauptbahnhof or Berlin-Lichtenberg train station.
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This is compared to other travel options from Warsaw to Berlin:
A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Berlin costing on average $69 (€56).
A bus is $249 (€200) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Berlin costing on average $285 (€229).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 25m.
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
- Around 53 buses per day.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Warsaw and Berlin as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Warsaw Chopin Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Warsaw Central and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
- Travel with Ecolines, FlixBus, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Euroticket to go to Berlin by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity to go to Berlin by train.
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Swiss, Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Berlin by flight.
- 47 direct buses per day with Ecolines, FlixBus, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Euroticket.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity.
- 2 direct flights per day with Lot Polish Airlines.
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