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

The cheapest way to get from Warsaw to Budapest is to fly which costs 9 500 Ft - 34 000 Ft and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Warsaw to Budapest is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs 9 500 Ft - 34 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Warsaw and Budapest?

No, there is no direct bus from Warsaw to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Warsaw, Chopin Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Warsaw and Budapest?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Warszawa Centralna and arriving at Budapest-Nyugati. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 5m.

How far is it from Warsaw to Budapest?

The distance between Warsaw and Budapest is 565 km. The road distance is 669.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Warsaw to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 11h 5m and costs 50 000 Ft - 120 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Warsaw to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Warsaw to Budapest bus from?

Warsaw to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Warsaw, Chopin Airport station.

Where do I catch the Warsaw to Budapest train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Warsaw to Budapest?

The best way to get from Warsaw to Budapest is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs 9 500 Ft - 34 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 50 000 Ft - 120 000 Ft and takes 11h 5m, you could also bus, which costs 20 000 Ft - 40 000 Ft and takes 13h 12m.

Where does the Warsaw to Budapest bus arrive?

Warsaw to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where does the Warsaw to Budapest train arrive?

Warsaw to Budapest train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Budapest-Nyugati station.

Can I drive from Warsaw to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Warsaw to Budapest is 670 km. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Warsaw to Budapest.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 6572+ hotels available in Budapest.

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

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

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Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport
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1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane WAW - BUD
4h 26m
Ft 9,611–33,385
Train
1. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Budapest-Nyugatitrain Ic
11h 5m
Ft 50,000–120,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Warsaw, Chopin Airport to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus N1253
13h 12m
Ft 20,211–39,685
Drive 669.8 km
1. Drive from Warsaw to Budapestcar 669.8 km
8h 55m
Ft 39,147–56,546
Fly from Warsaw–Modlin Mazovia Airport
1. Fly from Warsaw–Modlin Mazovia Airport (WMI) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane WMI - BUD
5h 5m
Ft 15,115–58,415
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Warszawa Centralna to Krakówbus
2. Take the bus from Kraków Jubilat to Zakopane ZDAbus K1
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zakopane to Budapestshuttle
17h 31m
Ft 35,333–66,563

Warsaw to Budapest by train

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11h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 565.3 km
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Warsaw, Poland and Budapest, Hungary?

Wizz Air and LOT fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, PKP Intercity operates a train from Warszawa Centralna to Budapest-Nyugati twice daily. Tickets cost Ft 50,000–120,000 and the journey takes 11h 5m.

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