Travelling from Poznań to Warsaw by train

Considering a train trip from Poznań to Warsaw? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost for travel between Poznań and Warsaw

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is , but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 6 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Poznań to Warsaw daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Warsaw on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 15 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 01:22: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 20:36: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 01:22: departure of first train on weekends

  • 20:36: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 16 minutes: frequency of train departures

Train duration for trips from Poznań to Warsaw

The swiftest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 18 minutes, crossing a total distance of 279 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Poznań and Warsaw?

You can secure tickets for travel between Poznań and Warsaw up to 6 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making your Poznań to Warsaw travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Warsaw.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance from Poznań to Warsaw by train?

The train route from Poznań to Warsaw covers 279 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Poznań to Warsaw?

The lowest price on this route is . Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around , while those booked 7 days in advance are around .

How far in advance can I book my Poznań to Warsaw train travel?

Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 6 months in advance.

How long does the train take from Poznań to Warsaw?

The fastest journey takes 2 hours and 18 minutes.