How to get from Warsaw to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Warsaw to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 320 miles (516 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $32 - $157 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $32 (€28) • 7 h 55 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $157 (€136) • 1 h 25 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus, Lot Polish Airlines or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a bus, flight or train to travel 320 miles (516 km) from Warsaw to Berlin. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 25 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $32 (€28). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, Lot Polish Airlines or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train 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
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Cheapest Time to Book |
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€16 |
7:00 h |
1 Day Ahead |
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€39 |
5:15 h |
1 Day Ahead |
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€176 |
1:15 h |
1 Month Ahead |
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.
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.
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.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $22 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your travel from Warsaw to Berlin. DB uses different types of travel such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain travel.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Austrian Airlines is Austria’s leading airline and you can choose between Economy Class or Business Class for your next travel between Warsaw and Berlin.
There are 3 ways to get from Warsaw to Berlin: bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Warsaw and Berlin is a bus with an average price of $32 (€28).
This is compared to other travel options from Warsaw to Berlin:
Taking a bus costs $125 (€108) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $157 (€136).
Taking a bus costs $11 (€10) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $44 (€38).
The quickest way to travel from Warsaw to Berlin is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 25 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Berlin by bus takes 7 h 55 min on average.
Train takes 5 h 47 min on average.
The Warsaw to Berlin distance is around 320 miles (516 km).
The average frequency per day from Warsaw to Berlin is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Berlin from Warsaw as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Warsaw to Berlin:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Warsaw to Berlin with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Berlin tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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