How to travel from Warsaw to Berlin

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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 $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 11m. 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 $25, and a flight costs an average of $200.

Distance: 321 miles (517 km)

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Flight

$70

Average price

$34

Average price

Cheapest

$399

Average price

6h 2m

Average total duration

5h 32m

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8h 29m

Average total duration

7h 59m

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3h 11m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 3.1kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Ecolines

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LOT Polish Airlines

Most popular airline

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from Warsaw to Berlin

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Ecolines
    6:30 AM7h00
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    1:30 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    $371One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Ecolines
    6:30 AM7h00
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    1:30 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    $371One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LOT Polish AirlinesLO387
    9:25 AM1h15
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    10:40 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    $3981One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnEC 46
    11:00 AM5h17
    Warsaw Central
    4:17 PMBerlin Hbf
    $711One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEC 44
    1:00 PM5h17
    Warsaw Central
    6:17 PMBerlin Hbf
    $711One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEIC 1804 · EC 230
    8:00 AM5h16
    Warsaw Central
    1:16 PMBerlin Hbf
    $781One-way
    1 transfer
  • Ecolines
    11:55 PM7h05
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    7:00 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • Ecolines
    11:50 PM7h10
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    7:00 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 AM8h10
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    6:40 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    $561One-way
    0 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS662 · OS229
    8:25 AM5h55
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    2:20 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    $3721One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS664 · OS235
    3:00 PM3h55
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    6:55 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    $3721One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lufthansa CitylineLH1617+LufthansaLH1934
    6:00 AM4h05
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    10:05 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    $3751One-way
    1 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

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€16

7:00 h

1 Day Ahead

trains

€39

5:15 h

1 Day Ahead

flight

€176

1:15 h

1 Month Ahead



What is the best way to travel from Warsaw to Berlin?

Cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Berlin


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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


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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


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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.


How to get from Warsaw to Berlin

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Warsaw to Berlin, 81,43% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Warsaw to Berlin and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Warsaw to Berlin

Travel to Berlin 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 Berlin.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Warsaw and Berlin including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Berlin is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

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

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Berlin costing on average $47 (€38).

A bus is $175 (€142) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Berlin costing on average $200 (€162).

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Berlin is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Berlin take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 6m.

Bus takes on average 7h 0m.

The distance from Warsaw to Berlin is approximately 321 miles (517 km).
The average frequency per day from Warsaw to Berlin is:
  • Around 57 buses per day.
  • Around 25 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Warsaw to Berlin:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Warsaw to Berlin, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ecolines, FlixBus, Sindbad, Euroticket, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Warszawski Transport Publiczny to go to Berlin by bus.
  • Travel with LOT Polish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss, Norwegian Air to go to Berlin by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity, PKP Intercity to go to Berlin by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Warsaw to Berlin with the following travel companies:
  • 50 direct buses per day with Ecolines, FlixBus, Sindbad, Euroticket, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
  • 2 direct flights per day with LOT Polish Airlines.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity.
Omio customers who travel from Warsaw to Berlin often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Dresden. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Berlin and these popular destinations at a great price.
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