How to travel from Warsaw to Szczecin

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Warsaw to Szczecin

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Szczecin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a flight costs an average of $141.

Distance: 282 miles (454 km)

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Driving

$83

Average price

$27

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Cheapest

$141

Average price

$128

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 15m

Average total duration

4h 45m

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30m

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7h 51m

Average total duration

7h 21m

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30m

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3h 8m

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Fastest

1h 8m

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2h 0m

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5h 16m

Average total duration

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.4 - 2.7kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Lot Polish Airlines

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Szczecin is a bus with an average price of $27 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Warsaw to Szczecin:

A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Szczecin costing on average $83 (€68).

A bus is $113 (€93) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Szczecin costing on average $141 (€115).

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Szczecin is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 8m.

Other travel options to Szczecin take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 15m.

Bus takes on average 7h 51m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Warsaw and Szczecin including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Warsaw to Szczecin among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 31m faster (4h 45m by train vs 5h 16m by car) and roughly $45 (€37) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($83 (€68) vs $128 (€105)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Warsaw to Szczecin

How to get from Warsaw to Szczecin by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Warsaw to Szczecin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:50 PM7h00
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    11:50 PMSzczecin, Dworzec Autobusowy
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:50 PM7h00
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    11:50 PMSzczecin, Dworzec Autobusowy
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO3935
    7:35 PM1h05
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    8:40 PMSzczecin Goleniow Airport
    $1181One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnEIP 1802
    4:00 PM4h09
    Warsaw Central
    8:09 PMSzczecin Główny
    $771One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEIC 1804
    8:00 AM4h14
    Warsaw Central
    12:14 PMSzczecin Główny
    $771One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEIC 1800
    6:00 PM4h14
    Warsaw Central
    10:14 PMSzczecin Główny
    $771One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:20 PM13h55
    Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy
    12:15 PMSzczecin, Dworzec Autobusowy
    $611One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:40 PM13h35
    Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy
    7:15 AMSzczecin, Dworzec Autobusowy
    $611One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:30 PM14h30
    Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy
    2:00 PMSzczecin, Dworzec Autobusowy
    $611One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO3937
    2:50 PM1h10
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    4:00 PMSzczecin Goleniow Airport
    $1181One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO3933
    10:20 AM1h10
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    11:30 AMSzczecin Goleniow Airport
    $1181One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Warsaw to Szczecin

Travel to Szczecin easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Warsaw to Szczecin.

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There are 3 options to travel between Warsaw and Szczecin including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Szczecin is a bus with an average price of $27 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Warsaw to Szczecin:

A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Szczecin costing on average $83 (€68).

A bus is $113 (€93) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Szczecin costing on average $141 (€115).

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Szczecin is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 8m.

Other travel options to Szczecin take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 15m.

Bus takes on average 7h 51m.

The distance from Warsaw to Szczecin is approximately 282 miles (454 km).
The average frequency per day from Warsaw to Szczecin is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Warsaw and Szczecin as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Warsaw to Szczecin:
  • Flights mostly depart from Warsaw Chopin Airport and arrive in Szczecin Goleniow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Warsaw Central and arrive in Szczecin Główny.
  • Buses mostly depart from Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy and arrive in Szczecin, Dworzec Autobusowy.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Warsaw to Szczecin, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Szczecin by bus.
  • Travel with Lot Polish Airlines to go to Szczecin by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity to go to Szczecin by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Warsaw to Szczecin with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Lot Polish Airlines.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity.
Omio customers who travel from Warsaw to Szczecin often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Hamburg, Lübeck, Prague, Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Szczecin and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Szczecin to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Szczecin, you can visit the National Museum to explore regional history and art, and explore WWII-era bunkers in the underground tunnels. The Szczecin Central Cemetery offers a park-like setting with beautiful sculptures. Enjoy a boat tour on the Oder River for unique city views or discover traditional Polish delicacies at the Szczecin Market Hall. Key sights include the Pomeranian Dukes' Castle, Wały Chrobrego promenade, the modern Szczecin Philharmonic, Jasne Błonia park, and the Gothic-style St. James Cathedral.
For a fulfilling visit to Szczecin, plan for 2 to 3 days to explore its main attractions, including the Pomeranian Dukes' Castle, the Szczecin Philharmonic, and the Waly Chrobrego Promenade.
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