There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Warsaw by plane, bus, night train, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)plane IST - WAW
5h 46mzł 430–1,220Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lviv to Lublinbus
- Take the train from Lublin Glowny to Warszawa Centralnatrain Ic
29h 43mzł 403–574Bus via Ivano-Frankivsk
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Ivano-Frankivskbus Gns-02
- Take the bus from Ivano-Frankivsk to Warszawa Centralna Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
27h 30mzł 489–585Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
- Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bohumintrain Ec
- Take the train from Bohumin to Warszawa Centralnatrain Ec
39h 12mzł 755–1,617Drive 1,804.5 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Warsawcar 1,804.5 km
24h 41mzł 1,001–1,446Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Warsaw, Bus Station Westbus N1382 / ...
38h 35mzł 708–1,181
Istanbul to Warsaw by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Warsaw is to bus and train which costs 400 zł - 600 zł and takes 29h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Warsaw is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs 430 zł - 1 300 zł.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Warsaw station. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Warszawa Centralna Station via Ivano-Frankivsk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Warsaw. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Warszawa Centralna via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf and Bohumin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 12m.
The distance between Istanbul and Warsaw is 1401 km. The road distance is 1804.5 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Warsaw without a car is to bus via Ivano-Frankivsk which takes 27h 30m and costs 480 zł - 600 zł.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Istanbul to Warsaw, including transfers.
Istanbul to Warsaw bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to Warsaw train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Warsaw is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs 430 zł - 1 300 zł. Alternatively, you can bus via Ivano-Frankivsk, which costs 480 zł - 600 zł and takes 27h 30m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Warsaw, Poland?
Turkish Airlines and LOT fly from Istanbul (IST) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Warszawa Centralna Station via Ivano-Frankivsk in around 27h 30m.
- Website
- lot.com
Flights from Istanbul to Warsaw Chopin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- zł 550–1,400
Flights from Istanbul to Warsaw Chopin Airport via Krakow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- zł 550–1,400
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Halkali to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- zł 40–116
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- zł 40–60
- 1st Class
- zł 45–60
- Phone
- +380 (93) 320-44-44
- [email protected]
- Website
- Gunsel
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Ivano-Frankivsk
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- zł 270–360
- Website
- Gunsel
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- zł 290–370
- Website
- Gunsel
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Warsaw bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.
Warsaw is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 11:45 AM in Istanbul and 10:45 AM in Warsaw.
Istanbul to Warsaw train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Warsaw is 1804 km. It takes approximately 24h 41m to drive from Istanbul to Warsaw.
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