How to get from Budapest to Warsaw
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Warsaw. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 20m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 543 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 4, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
543 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €40Checked Sep 4 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €40Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 11h 26mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €96Checked Sep 8 | 21h 35m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€40Checked Sep 41h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€40Omio catalogue, Sep 811h 26m · directSee Train details
- Bus€96Checked Sep 821h 35m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Budapest to Warsaw: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Budapest Ferenc Liszt → Warsaw Modlin Airportflight
Ryanair·1h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Budapest to Warsaw
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€33October 2026
€15Departures from Budapest to Warsaw
FlixBus runs 14 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:25 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 14 | 00:25 | 23:59 |
| PKP Intercitytrain | 1 | 08:12 | 08:12 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairBudapest Ferenc Liszt-Warsaw Modlin AirportSee live options and dates →
Wizz AirBudapest Ferenc Liszt-Warsaw ChopinSee live options and dates →PKP IntercityBudapest-WarsawBook →
ArdaTurBudapest-BerlinBook →ECBerlin-Warszawa WschodniaBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, Wizz Air, PKP Intercity, ArdaTur, EC; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Budapest to Warsaw works
Start with a Ryanair flight from Budapest to Warsaw, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €40 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Budapest to Warsaw: common questions
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Warsaw?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Warsaw from Budapest?
About 543 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Budapest to Warsaw cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €40 to €68. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Budapest to Warsaw?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 20m.
How long is the flight from Budapest to Warsaw?
About 1h 20m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Budapest and Warsaw?
Budapest is BUD and Warsaw is WMI, so this route is usually written BUD to WMI.
Which operators run Budapest to Warsaw?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, Wizz Air, PKP Intercity, ArdaTur, EC.
Can you get from Budapest to Warsaw without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 10h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Warsaw?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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