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Compare bus and train for Warsaw to Ełk
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Ełk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, while a train costs an average of $56.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Warsaw to Ełk:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Ełk costing on average $56 (€47).
Other travel options to Ełk take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 56m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€47) compared to roughly $37 (€31) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-19.04 (€-15.95). The journey takes 3h 26m versus 2h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Warsaw to Ełk
How to get from Warsaw to Ełk by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Warsaw to Ełk is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus10:35 AM2h57Warszawa, Metro Marymont 111:32 PMElk, Jarosława Dąbrowskiego (Train Station)$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:35 AM2h57Warszawa, Metro Marymont 111:32 PMElk, Jarosława Dąbrowskiego (Train Station)$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus10:35 AM2h57Warszawa, Metro Marymont 111:32 PMElk, Jarosława Dąbrowskiego (Train Station)$231One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus10:15 AM3h17Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni1:32 PMElk, Jarosława Dąbrowskiego (Train Station)$231One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:40 AM3h52Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy1:32 PMElk, Jarosława Dąbrowskiego (Train Station)$341One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Warsaw to Ełk:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Ełk costing on average $56 (€47).
Other travel options to Ełk take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 56m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Warsaw and Ełk as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Warsaw Central and arrive in Ełk.
- Buses mostly depart from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni and arrive in Elk, Jarosława Dąbrowskiego (Train Station).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Ełk by train.
- Travel with PolskiBus, FlixBus to go to Ełk by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 6 direct buses per day with PolskiBus, FlixBus.
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