What is the cheapest way to get from Warsaw to Balice?

The cheapest way to get from Warsaw to Balice is to bus which costs 30 zł - 120 zł and takes 4h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Warsaw to Balice?

The fastest way to get from Warsaw to Balice is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs 18 zł - 210 zł.

Is there a direct bus between Warsaw and Balice?

No, there is no direct bus from Warsaw station to Balice. However, there are services departing from Warsaw, Bus Station West and arriving at Krakow, Krakow-Balice Airport via Krakow, MDA Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Warsaw and Balice?

No, there is no direct train from Warsaw to Balice. However, there are services departing from Warszawa Centralna and arriving at Krakow Lotnisko via Krakow Glowny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Warsaw to Balice?

The distance between Warsaw and Balice is 303 km. The road distance is 295.5 km.

How do I travel from Warsaw to Balice without a car?

The best way to get from Warsaw to Balice without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs 18 zł - 210 zł.

How long does it take to get from Warsaw to Balice?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Warsaw to Balice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Warsaw to Balice bus from?

Warsaw to Balice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Warsaw, Bus Station West.

Where do I catch the Warsaw to Balice train from?

Warsaw to Balice train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Warszawa Centralna station.

Train, bus or fly from Warsaw to Balice?

The best way to get from Warsaw to Balice is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs 18 zł - 210 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 30 zł - 120 zł and takes 4h 41m, you could also fly, which costs 190 zł - 650 zł and takes 3h 19m.

Where does the Warsaw to Balice bus arrive?

Warsaw to Balice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Krakow, MDA Bus Station.

Where does the Warsaw to Balice train arrive?

Warsaw to Balice train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Krakow Glowny station.

Can I drive from Warsaw to Balice?

Yes, the driving distance between Warsaw to Balice is 296 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Warsaw to Balice.

How do I get a bus ticket from Warsaw to Balice?

Book your Warsaw to Balice bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Balice?

There are 5107+ hotels available in Balice.

Warsaw to Balice - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Warsaw to Balice by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Krakow GlownyEip / ...
3h 1m
zł 19–204
Bus
1. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Krakow, MDA Bus Station1261A / ...
4h 41m
zł 35–115
Drive 295.5 km
1. Drive from Warsaw to Balice295.5 km
3h 4m
zł 157–227
Fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)WAW - KRK
3h 19m
zł 198–635
Train via Bronowice Małe
1. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Kraków GłównyIc
3h 35m
zł 191–196
Fly to Katowice International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)WAW - KTW
2. Take the bus from Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa to Krakow, Krakow-Balice Airport
4h 40m
zł 227–586

Warsaw to Balice by train

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Distance: 303.3 km
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Warsaw, Poland and Balice, Lesser Poland?

PKP Intercity operates a train from Warszawa Centralna to Krakow Glowny hourly. Tickets cost zł 187–192 and the journey takes 2h 25m. RegioJet also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Krakow, MDA Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost zł 30–85 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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