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

The cheapest way to get from Warsaw to Balin is to train via Warszawa Centralna which costs 75 zł - 130 zł and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Warsaw to Balin is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs 160 zł - 250 zł.

Is there a direct bus between Warsaw and Balin?

No, there is no direct bus from Warsaw station to Balin. However, there are services departing from Warsaw, Bus Station West and arriving at Balin Pańska Pawilon via Kraków MDA dworzec autobusowy and Chrzanów Dworzec Autobusowy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Warsaw and Balin?

No, there is no direct train from Warsaw to Balin. However, there are services departing from Warszawa Centralna and arriving at Balin via Katowice. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Warsaw to Balin?

The distance between Warsaw and Balin is 336 km. The road distance is 300.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Warsaw to Balin without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs 190 zł - 550 zł.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Warsaw to Balin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Warsaw to Balin bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Warsaw to Balin train from?

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

Train or bus from Warsaw to Balin?

The best way to get from Warsaw to Balin is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs 190 zł - 550 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 120 zł - 200 zł and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Warsaw to Balin bus arrive?

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

Where does the Warsaw to Balin train arrive?

Warsaw to Balin train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Katowice station.

Can I drive from Warsaw to Balin?

Yes, the driving distance between Warsaw to Balin is 301 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Warsaw to Balin.

Where can I stay near Balin?

There are 850+ hotels available in Balin.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Katowicetrain Eip / ...
4h 5m
zł 193–503
Train via Warszawa Centralna
cheapest
1. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Katowicetrain Ic 131
4h 26m
zł 76–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Krakow, MDA Bus Stationbus 1261A / ...
2. Take the bus from Kraków MDA dworzec autobusowy to Chrzanów, Dworzec ZKKMbus
6h 54m
zł 120–192
Drive 300.5 km
1. Drive from Warsaw to Balincar 300.5 km
3h 25m
zł 169–244
Fly to Rzeszów–Jasionka Airport, drive
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Rzeszów–Jasionka Airport (RZE)plane WAW - RZE
2. Drive from Rzeszow-Airport-RZE to Balincar
3h 59m
zł 333–942
Fly to Katowice International Airport, train
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane WAW - KTW
2. Take the train from Katowice to Balintrain
4h 42m
zł 190–467

Warsaw to Balin by train

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Distance: 335.8 km
Duration: 4h 5m

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

PKP Intercity operates a train from Warszawa Centralna to Katowice hourly. Tickets cost zł 180–490 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Balin Pańska Pawilon via Kraków MDA dworzec autobusowy and Chrzanów Dworzec Autobusowy in around 6h 54m.

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