Perhaps no city in Europe can compare with Prague in the number of romantic legends and traditions associated with it, and in the richness of its historical and cultural heritage. The majestic Prague Castle, the romantic Mala Strana with baroque palaces and ordinary houses, the narrow medieval streets of the Old Town, the modern profile of the Dancing House and the clear silhouette of Charles Bridge - all this is Prague. When planning a trip to the capital of the Czech Republic, you should set aside at least a week to get to know it. After that, you can look into the capital of Poland - Warsaw for a couple of days. Let's try to figure out how to get from Prague to Warsaw.
Possible ways
The distance between Warsaw and Prague is 750 km. Transport links between the capitals of the two states are very well developed, so it is possible to choose any type of land or air transport.
| Travel option | Elapsed time | Trip value, EUR | Notes (edit) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | Minimum travel time - 7 hours 44 minutes | Ticket prices - from 25 euros | Look for tickets and timetables on the official website of Czech railways. |
| Bus | On the way - from 9 hours 20 | From 16 euros | You can use the services of Flixbus or Ecolines. |
| Airplane | Travel time - 1 hour 15 minutes (direct flight) | LOT - from 120 euros; | You can use the services of LOT, Czech Airlines or Lufthansa. |
| Flight with transfers (minimum 1) - about 8 hours. | Czech Airlines - from 83 euros; | ||
| Plus time to get to the airport and check-in | Lufthansa - from 294 euros. | ||
| Own or rented car | The road will take at least 7 hours (if there are no stops) | Minimum € 32.39 per rental | In addition to rental costs, the tourist will have to pay for roads (12.50 euros) and fuel (66.38 euros). To rent a car, use the website of the RentalCar company. |
Travel by train
Railways in the Czech Republic serve more than 7000 trains daily - from regional to high-speed international EuroCity. Trains are a very popular form of transport in the country. There is a railway station in almost every Czech city or village.
This type of transport has certain advantages:
- trains run regularly;
- there are almost always tickets for any route;
- there is a flexible system of discounts that allows you to save money in case of group travel or purchasing a travel card.
The best way to buy train tickets is to book and purchase them on the official website of Czech Railways. The site offers all types of tickets and free seat reservations.
The only drawback is that the site does not have a Russian-language version, there is only English and Czech. In the upper right corner of the site, you can switch languages.
Tickets on the website can be purchased for the next 62 days. In order to do this, you indicate the direction of travel in the field on the website, select the type of ticket and train, and then pay by credit card.
The ticket will be sent to your specified email address. It should be borne in mind that the ticket to international destinations is personalized, therefore, when boarding, you need to have your passport and a printed ticket with you.
When traveling within the Czech Republic, it is enough to show the ticket on your smartphone. You can change your ticket at the box office at least one day before departure.
The train between Prague and Warsaw runs 5 times a day. The schedule should be checked on the carrier's website. It will take at least 7 hours 49 minutes to get to your destination by train - it all depends on the number of stops and their duration.
A ticket to Warsaw (international trip) must be purchased at least 3 days before the trip. A ticket can be purchased day to day only at the ticket office of the station, however, you will have to pay 1.95 euros (50 kroons) for the service. If you wish, you can buy a ticket through a telephone broker at the number: +420 840 112 113. The cost of the service is 1.95 euros (50 kroons).
Trains leave from the main railway station in Prague (Praha hl.n.) and arrive at the Warszawa Centralna station.
Travel to Warsaw from Prague by bus
The Czech Republic is located in the very center of Europe, so from there you can easily reach most of the European capitals and major cities. It is no coincidence that international bus transportation is very popular. In addition, a clear bus schedule enables tourists to plan their trip.
Buses in the Czech Republic are owned by both public and private companies. For example, many tourists prefer the services of the proven company Eurolines, which specializes in international transportation.
In addition, the company Veolia Transport is popular, whose buses run both within the Czech Republic and on international routes. Passengers value Veolia Transport primarily for its high level of service.
Buses from Prague depart either from the Florenc bus station or from the Zlicin, Na Knizeci, Roztyly and Cerny Most bus stations. The most convenient is the Florenc station, where Burger King cafes, pubs and other establishments are located, which work from 5-6 in the morning until 22.00. You can leave your belongings in the luggage storage rooms from 5.00 to 00.00. There is a tourist center at the station, where you can get useful information about the operation of transport.
Traveling to Warsaw by bus is a fairly quick and convenient option. One of its advantages is the opportunity to see the provincial life of the Czech Republic.
Ecolines and Flixbus transport passengers with modern, comfortable buses with all the amenities for long-distance travel. Ecolines offers one flight per day: departure from Prague at 20.20, arrival in Warsaw at 06.05. Travel time is 9 hours 45 minutes.
Flixbus offers three flights a day in this direction. The minimum travel time is 9 hours 20 minutes (express).
The buses depart from Florenc, Roztyly or Prague Central Station.
Air travel
Three airlines fly to Warsaw: Czech Airlines, Polish Airlines and Lufthansa. The first two companies operate direct flights, Lufthansa - with at least one connection. The planes depart from Prague's Ruzyne Airport and land at Warsaw's Frederic Chopin Airport.
LOT Polish Airlines offers 4 direct flights from Prague to Warsaw. The first plane leaves at 10.05, the last one at 19.50. Economy class airfare starts from 120 euros one way.
Czech Airlines operates only one flight: departure from Prague at 14.25, arrival in Warsaw at 15.55. One-way tickets in Economy Class start at € 83. At the same time, ticket prices depend on the date of departure.
Lufthansa offers connecting flights to Warsaw. The minimum flight time is 3 hours 20 minutes. The plane leaves Prague at 13.00 and arrives in Warsaw at 16.20. The cost of such a flight is 294 euros.
When purchasing a plane ticket, you should take into account the travel time to the airport and registration. There are only two ways to get from the city to Ruzyne airport: by bus or by taxi. There are 4 buses running in this direction: No. 119, 100, 191 and the express bus AE (tickets for travel on public transport in Prague are not valid in it). The map below shows bus stops at 2 terminals:
It should be borne in mind that taxis in the Czech Republic are quite expensive, but taxi services ordered by phone or online will be cheaper. At the end of the trip, the passenger has the right to demand a check, as the driver does not always give the correct amount.
| Buses | Characteristic |
|---|---|
| № 119 | The most popular bus, which runs 17 minutes from the nearest metro station “Vokzal Veleslavin”. Buses run every 6-12 minutes. The metro station can be reached by tram no. 20 or no. 26. Tram no. 26 runs from the Olshanka hotel (room from EUR 31 per night). |
| № 100 | The bus runs from the metro station “Zličín” (the terminal station of the yellow line) and reaches the airport in 16 minutes.Depending on the day of the week and time of day, the bus runs at intervals of 7-30 minutes. |
| № 191 | The bus travels from the Andel station directly to the airport. Travel time is 50 minutes. This option should be considered last, as the bus makes many loops around the city. |
| Express | The bus collects people at the main railway station in Prague and takes them non-stop to the airport. On the road, the bus is 33 minutes. The bus runs every 30 minutes. An adult ticket costs 60 CZK or 2.34 euros. Baggage can be carried free of charge. |
After arriving at Frederic Chopin Airport, many tourists have the question of how to get to the city: you can get to Warsaw by bus, train or taxi.
City buses run with stops at the airport, train station and major attractions. For details of the route, check with the driver or at the information desk at the airport.
The train is a more difficult way to get to the city. There are two types of trains running through Warsaw Airport.
- High-speed trains Szybka Kolej Miejska are colored red. When entering the carriage, you need to validate the ticket. There are two routes: S2 (airport - SULEJOWEK MILOSNA) and S3 (airport - Central railway station).
- Koleje Mazowieckie regional trains are painted white, green and yellow. You need to go into the first carriage, since only there is a validator for composting tickets.
All electric trains go through the railway station. If a tourist needs a special route, then you need to navigate by the board at the station. Trains run every 10-15 minutes, the fare is 4.40 zlotys or 0.17 euros.
Travel from Prague to Warsaw by car
The route by car runs along the border with Germany: through Liberec, Wroclaw, Sieradz and Lodz.
If you do not make stops, then you can cover 685 km by car in 7 hours.
The cost of fuel for the entire route will be 66.28 euros and tolls 12.50 euros.
Everyone can rent a car in Prague. The approximate rental cost per day is 32-46 euros. It includes insurance and vignette as well as unlimited mileage and VAT.
To draw up papers for rent, the client only needs to present a driver's license. Moreover, an international driver's license is not required - Russian is quite suitable. This is due to the fact that the Russian Federation signed and ratified the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic.
In addition, you need to present a passport with a valid visa and pay a deposit of 350 euros or more.
Finally
Travelers often unjustly deprive Warsaw of their attention. During World War II, it was completely destroyed and then rebuilt. Today, the inhabitants of the Polish capital are making a lot of efforts to return their city to its former glory and greatness.
After visiting Zlata Prague, it will be difficult to surprise a tourist with anything, but there are still several places in Warsaw that are worth visiting. These are the observation deck of the Palace of Culture, the Old Town, Krakowskie Przedmiescie, the Botanical Garden on the Roof, azienki Krulewski, Zbawicel Square, Prasovy Bar, Khmelna Street and the Fountain Park.
To see all this, the cheapest way is to travel from Prague by train or bus. The rest of the options are quite costly.
