- To Warsaw from Prague by train
- How to get from Prague to Warsaw by bus
- Choosing wings
- The car is not a luxury
The distance of almost 700 kilometers separating the capitals of Poland and the Czech Republic provides the traveler with many transfer options. When asked how to get from Prague to Warsaw, fans of leisurely contemplation of landscapes outside the window will choose a train or a bus, and lovers of speed will prefer an airplane as the only acceptable mode of transport, allowing them not to waste a single precious moment.
To Warsaw from Prague by train
A comfortable night flight is suitable for travelers who decide to have a good rest on the road. The train leaves from Prague station at 22:00 and arrives in the capital of Poland in 9 hours. The rest of the flights - morning and daytime - are somewhat shorter, and these trains cover the distance between Prague and Warsaw in 7-8 hours. One-way fare is approximately 60 euros if the passenger chooses to sit in a class 2 carriage, and about 90 euros if he chooses a couch in a two-seater compartment.
In Prague, the trip starts at the main railway station, located at Wilsonova 8. The easiest way to get to the station is by the Prague metro. The required branch is marked in red, and the stop is called Hlavní Nádraží. While waiting at the Prague train station for their flight, travelers can dine in a café, exchange currency, send and check emails using the free Wi-Fi, and shop at train station stores. Luggage storage offers its services for 2 euros per piece of luggage per day.
Warsaw Central Railway Station is located at: Al. Jerozolimskie 54. Passengers can get there by metro. The station you want is called Warszawa Centralna. The object is open around the clock and at the services of passengers there are a restaurant and a cafe, a currency exchange office, a left-luggage office. Free wireless internet will help you stay in touch with family and colleagues.
How to get from Prague to Warsaw by bus
Prices for transfers from Prague to Warsaw are the most democratic if you decide to take a bus. Transportation is carried out by three companies:
Eurolines, well-known to all travelers in the Old World, offers to make a trip from the Zhelivsky metro station. The fare starts from 40 euros and depends on the day of the week and how early you booked your ticket. The bus leaves at noon, while Ecolines buses leave from Florence Station at 20 hours. The fare starts from 45 euros. PolskiBus is the most expensive. The company departs its cars from the Florence bus station. Travel time is from 10 to 12 hours, depending on traffic, and the ticket price ranges from 60 to 100 euros. The cost is influenced by factors such as the day of the week and the time of day. Early booking will also help you save a little when buying travel documents.
The main Prague bus station is called ÚAN Florenc Praha and is located on Křižíkova street 6. The station is ready to receive the first passengers from 4.00, and the facility closes at midnight. The metro will help guests of Prague get to Florence. The required lines are B or C, at the intersection of which the required Florenc stop is located. While waiting for the flight, passengers can use the services of a cafe, exchange office and left-luggage office. Free wireless internet is available in the station building.
Warsaw bus station, where flights from the Czech capital arrive, is located at the Willlanowska metro stop.
Choosing wings
The 700 kilometers separating the two capitals are covered fastest on the wings of any of the European airlines. A direct flight takes only 1 hour and 15 minutes. The Polish carrier LOT charges about 80 euros for its services, while the Czech carrier CSA Czech Airlines is slightly more expensive. If you have the time and opportunity to make an early booking, take advantage of the special offers from low-cost airlines. In this case, the flight can cost half the price.
Useful information for passengers:
Prague Airport is named after Vaclav Havel and is located just 17 km from the capital, and you can get there from the city center by metro and buses. Take the line A train and change at the terminal station Nádraží Veleslavín to the bus lines NN 119 and 100. It will take no more than half an hour to get from Prague to the airport, with an interval of 5 minutes during rush hour and 15 minutes during the rest of the day.
Warsaw Airport Frederic Chopin was built 10 km from the city center. Buses NN175, 188, 148 and 331 run from the passenger terminal to the capital of Poland. At night, passengers on arriving flights are served by bus N32. He arrives at the Warsaw railway station area.
The car is not a luxury
When going from Prague to Warsaw by car or a rented car, choose the northeast direction and follow the E55 highway. Remember to strictly observe traffic rules in order to avoid substantial European fines for violating them.
The price of gasoline in the Czech Republic and Poland is approximately equal and is about 1.1 euros per liter. The most favorable price for fuel is at gas stations located near large shopping centers, but on highways, on the contrary, gasoline is more expensive.
To travel on toll road sections, you will have to buy a vignette - a permit, the cost of which for a car is about 10 euros for 10 days in each country.
All prices in the material are approximate and given as of January 2017. It is better to check the exact fare on the official websites of the carriers.
