Route guide

Nuremberg → Warsaw

762 km · Germany to Poland · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €28+ by bus

How to travel from Nuremberg to Warsaw

There are 4 ways to travel between Nuremberg and Warsaw — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€61–177

Duration: 6h 21m

via Berlin–Warszawa Express

~11 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€28–73

Duration: 10h 53m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet

~21 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€65–211

Duration: 3h 31m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, Eurowings, LOT

~119 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€91–168

Duration: 8h 28m

~130 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Nuremberg and Warsaw highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 762 km this is a comfortable weekend trip — train or flight both work.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
This route crosses from Germany into Poland. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Nuremberg to Warsaw — every option in detail

Nuremberg to Warsaw by train

Trains link Nuremberg (Germany) and Warsaw (Poland) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 6h 21m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include Berlin–Warszawa Express.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €61 to €177. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 11 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 119 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~108 kg on this distance.

Nuremberg to Warsaw by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Nuremberg and Warsaw with a typical journey of 10h 53m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet.

Fares start from around €28 when booked in advance, rising to €73 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Nuremberg to Warsaw by flight

Flights between Nuremberg and Warsaw take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 31m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, Eurowings, LOT.

Typical fare range is €65–211. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 119 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Nuremberg to Warsaw by car

The driving distance from Nuremberg to Warsaw is approximately 876 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 8h 28m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €91–168 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Germany–Poland border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 130 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Nuremberg and Warsaw is approximately 762 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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