How to get from Budapest to Warsaw
- 547 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 20m
- 15 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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 547 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 29, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
547 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €17Checked Sep 29 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €61Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 11h 26mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €39Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 10hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€17Checked Sep 291h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€61Omio catalogue, Oct 311h 26m · directSee Train details
- Bus€39Omio catalogue, Oct 310h · directSee 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?
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.
October 2026
€17November 2026
€21Departures from Budapest to Warsaw
FlixBus runs 15 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:25 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 15 | 00:25 | 23:59 |
| PKP Intercitytrain | 1 | 08:12 | 08:12 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:25
- 07:15
- 08:30
- 09:15
- 11:00
- 11:25
- 16:05
- 17:05
- 17:45
- 18:05
- 21:40
- 22:15
- 22:30
- 23:59
All departuresPKP Intercity
- 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 Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairBudapest Ferenc Liszt-Warsaw Modlin AirportSee live options and dates →PKP IntercityBudapest-Warszawa WschodniaBook →
FlixBusBudapest Mexikói út-Warszawa WschodniaBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, PKP Intercity, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Budapest to Warsaw works
Start with a FR flight from Budapest to Warsaw, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €17 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.
When is the first bus from Budapest to Warsaw?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:25 and the last at 23:59, from Budapest Népliget, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Budapest to Warsaw?
15 a day with FlixBus, between 00:25 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from Budapest to Warsaw leave from?
Budapest Népliget with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Budapest to Warsaw?
The first train with PKP Intercity leaves at 08:12 and the last at 08:12, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Budapest to Warsaw?
1 a day with PKP Intercity, between 08:12 and 08:12.
How far is Warsaw from Budapest?
About 547 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 €17 to €40. 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, PKP Intercity, FlixBus.
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Ryanair
Route calculated: 29 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 29 Sep 2026