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POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
Powerful museum documenting the history of Polish Jews through immersive galleries and important cultural context.
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£45
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£93
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
7 h 13 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
7 h 34 m
Trains on 17 Sept
41
Distance
702 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Erfurt to Warsaw is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Erfurt to Warsaw will cost around £93 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
To travel from Erfurt to Warsaw you need to make at least one change.
LE235 · LE1250 · LE411-PL
LE235 · LE1250 · LE411-PL
LE235 · LE1250 · LE411-PL
LE235 · LE1254 · LE411-PL
LE235 · LE1254 · LE411-PL
ICE 1600 · S5 · EC 231 · EIC 8104
ICE 602 · S42 · 33765 · EC 47
ICE 600 · S42 · 33769 · EC 49
ICE 604 · S42 · 33761 · EC 45
ICE 934 · EC 47Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Warsaw among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, while a train costs an average of £61.
Distance: 702 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£61 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest | £140 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 37m Average total duration Fastest 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 0m Average total duration 10h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Warsaw:
A coach is £21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Warsaw costing on average £61.
Other travel options to Warsaw take longer:
Coach takes on average 10h 30m.
The journey is about 1h 15m faster (7h 7m by train vs 8h 22m by car) and roughly £79 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£61 vs £140). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Erfurt to Warsaw trains for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60409 · ICE 904 · EC 43 · EC 45 | Delayed 1:02 3:02Erfurt Hbf | 11h58 | 13:03 13:03Warsaw Central | 3 changes | |
IC 60409 · ICE 904 · EC 59 · EC 45 | Delayed 1:02 3:02Erfurt Hbf | 11h58 | 13:03 13:03Warsaw Central | 3 changes | |
ICE 698 · EC 59 · EC 45 | Delayed 4:07 6:07Erfurt Hbf | 8h53 | 13:03 13:03Warsaw Central | 2 changes | |
| Thursday 17 September | |||||
ICE 806 · EC 45 · R 77208 · IC 7700 | On time 6:30 Erfurt Hbf | 9h58 | 16:28 Warsaw Central | 3 changes | |
ICE 806 · EC 45 · EC 47 | On time 6:30 Erfurt Hbf | 10h30 | 17:00 Warsaw Central | 2 changes | |
ICE 936 · EC 45 · EC 47 | On time 7:10 Erfurt Hbf | 9h50 | 17:00 Warsaw Central | 2 changes | |
ICE 936 · EC 45 · R 77208 · IC 7700 | On time 7:10 Erfurt Hbf | 9h18 | 16:28 Warsaw Central | 3 changes | |
ICE 936 · EC 45 | On time 7:10 Erfurt Hbf | 7h50 | 15:00 Warsaw Central | 1 change | |
ICE 604 · S42 · 33761 · EC 45 | On time 7:25 Erfurt Hbf | 7h35 | 15:00 Warsaw Central | 3 changes | |
ICE 934 · EC 47 | On time 9:10 Erfurt Hbf | 7h50 | 17:00 Warsaw Central | 1 change | |
ICE 602 · S42 · 33765 · EC 47 | On time 9:25 Erfurt Hbf | 7h35 | 17:00 Warsaw Central | 3 changes | |
ICE 932 · S5 · EC 49 | On time 11:10 Erfurt Hbf | 7h50 | 19:00 Warsaw Central | 2 changes | |
ICE 600 · S42 · 33769 · EC 49 | On time 11:25 Erfurt Hbf | 7h35 | 19:00 Warsaw Central | 3 changes | |
ICE 1600 · S5 · EC 231 · EIC 8104 | On time 12:46 Erfurt Hbf | 7h13 | 19:59 Warsaw Central | 3 changes | |
LE235 · LE414-PL · LE413-PL | 18:44 Erfurt Hbf | 26h25 | 21:09 Warszawa Zachodnia station | 2 changes | |
LE235 · LE414-PL · LE419-PL | 18:44 Erfurt Hbf | 36h03 | 6:47 Warszawa Wschodnia Osobowa | 2 changes | |
LE235 · LE414-PL · LE413-PL | 18:44 Erfurt Hbf | 26h43 | 21:27 Warszawa Wschodnia Osobowa | 2 changes | |
LE235 · LE414-PL · LE419-PL | 18:44 Erfurt Hbf | 35h43 | 6:27 Warszawa Zachodnia station | 2 changes | |
LE235 · LE1254 · LE413-PL | 18:44 Erfurt Hbf | 26h32 | 21:16 Warsaw | 2 changes | |
LE235 · LE1250 · LE411-PL | 18:44 Erfurt Hbf | 22h03 | 16:47 Warszawa Zachodnia station | 2 changes | |
LE235 · LE1254 · LE413-PL | 18:44 Erfurt Hbf | 26h25 | 21:09 Warszawa Zachodnia station | 2 changes | |
LE235 · LE1254 · LE413-PL | 18:44 Erfurt Hbf | 26h43 | 21:27 Warszawa Wschodnia Osobowa | 2 changes | |
LE235 · LE414-PL · LE413-PL | 18:44 Erfurt Hbf | 26h32 | 21:16 Warsaw | 2 changes | |
LE235 · LE1250 · LE411-PL | 18:44 Erfurt Hbf | 22h08 | 16:52 Warsaw | 2 changes | |
LE235 · LE1250 · LE411-PL | 18:44 Erfurt Hbf | 22h15 | 16:59 Warszawa Wschodnia Osobowa | 2 changes | |
LE235 · LE414-PL · LE419-PL | 18:44 Erfurt Hbf | 35h52 | 6:36 Warsaw | 2 changes | |
LE235 · LE1254 · LE411-PL | 18:44 Erfurt Hbf | 22h08 | 16:52 Warsaw | 2 changes | |
LE235 · LE1254 · LE411-PL | 18:44 Erfurt Hbf | 22h15 | 16:59 Warszawa Wschodnia Osobowa | 2 changes | |
LE235 · LE1254 · LE411-PL | 18:44 Erfurt Hbf | 22h03 | 16:47 Warszawa Zachodnia station | 2 changes | |
LE235 · LE1254 · LE411-PL | 18:59 Weimar station | 22h00 | 16:59 Warszawa Zachodnia station | 2 changes | |
LE235 · LE412 · LE413-PL | 18:59 Weimar station | 26h17 | 21:16 Warsaw | 2 changes | |
LE235 · LE1254 · LE413-PL | 18:59 Weimar station | 26h17 | 21:16 Warsaw | 2 changes | |
LE235 · LE1254 · LE411-PL | 18:59 Weimar station | 21h48 | 16:47 Warszawa Wschodnia Osobowa | 2 changes | |
LE235 · LE1250 · LE411-PL | 18:59 Weimar station | 22h00 | 16:59 Warszawa Zachodnia station | 2 changes | |
LE235 · LE1250 · LE411-PL | 18:59 Weimar station | 21h53 | 16:52 Warsaw | 2 changes | |
LE235 · LE412 · LE413-PL | 18:59 Weimar station | 26h28 | 21:27 Warszawa Wschodnia Osobowa | 2 changes | |
LE235 · LE1250 · LE411-PL | 18:59 Weimar station | 21h48 | 16:47 Warszawa Wschodnia Osobowa | 2 changes | |
LE235 · LE1254 · LE413-PL | 18:59 Weimar station | 26h10 | 21:09 Warszawa Zachodnia station | 2 changes | |
LE235 · LE412 · LE413-PL | 18:59 Weimar station | 26h10 | 21:09 Warszawa Zachodnia station | 2 changes | |
LE235 · LE1254 · LE411-PL | 18:59 Weimar station | 21h53 | 16:52 Warsaw | 2 changes | |
LE235 · LE1254 · LE413-PL | 18:59 Weimar station | 26h28 | 21:27 Warszawa Wschodnia Osobowa | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Erfurt to Warsaw run on average 12 times per day, taking around 7h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 702 km distance in 7h 12m.
Distance 702 km |
Average train duration 7h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 7h 12m |
First train 0:10 |
Last train 23:55 |
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Discover the best of Warsaw — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Warsaw trip today.
Powerful museum documenting the history of Polish Jews through immersive galleries and important cultural context.
Major national art museum with Polish and European painting, decorative arts and a noted Faras Gallery.
Interactive museum telling the story of the 1944 uprising through objects, testimonies and multimedia displays.
Historic market square lined with colourful townhouses, street performers and easy access to Old Town lanes.
Elegant royal route street linking key churches, palaces and monuments, best explored on foot between Old Town and centre.
Large city park with peacocks, lakeside paths and the Palace on the Isle, offering one of Warsaw's best walks.
Hearty rye soup with fermented starter, sausage and egg, often served in a bread bowl. A classic Polish Easter and everyday comfort dish.
Pan-fried dumplings with fillings such as meat, cabbage and mushrooms, or potato and cheese. A staple of Polish home cooking and festive tables.
Slow-cooked hunter’s stew of sauerkraut, fresh cabbage and assorted meats. It is one of Poland’s most traditional and robust national dishes.
Refined Polish dining by the Royal Castle, focusing on seasonal ingredients and elegant interpretations of national cuisine.
Historic, traditional restaurant near the Old Town serving Polish classics in an old-fashioned, atmospheric interior.
Long-established Warsaw institution known for Polish dishes, cakes and a grand dining room with a classic city-centre feel.
Moderate for Europe: rooms, dining and public transport are usually cheaper than in Western European capitals, though central hotels and top restaurants cost more.
Tipping is appreciated but not compulsory. In restaurants, 10% is common for good service. Round up in cafés and taxis, or add a small tip if service was helpful.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Erfurt to Warsaw by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Warsaw, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Erfurt to Warsaw trains use the Erfurt Hbf to Warszawa Centralna station pair, with some services arriving at Warszawa Zachodnia. Use this guide to compare Erfurt and Warsaw train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Erfurt Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Istanbul Grill, McDonald's, Masala, Planet Comics
Wi-Fi is available at Erfurt Hbf. ATMs are available at Erfurt Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Erfurt Hbf. Information desks are available at Erfurt Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Erfurt Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Erfurt Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Erfurt Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Erfurt Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Krämerbrücke, Intercity Hotel, Pension am Dom, Best Western Plus Hotel Excelsior.
Warszawa Centralna has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Strefa Centralna, Restauracja Halka
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Warszawa Centralna. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Warszawa Centralna. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Warszawa Centralna: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Warszawa Centralna: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warszawa Centralna: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Warsaw Marriott Hotel, InterContinental Warsaw, Novotel Warszawa Centrum.
Warszawa Zachodnia is 3 km from Warsaw city centre. Public transport options include:
Warszawa Zachodnia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Warszawski Lukier, Bistro Trojka
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Warszawa Zachodnia. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Warszawa Zachodnia. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Warszawa Zachodnia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Warszawa Zachodnia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warszawa Zachodnia: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel, Campanile Varsovie, Golden Tulip Warsaw Centre.
Warszawa Wschodnia is 3 km from Warsaw city centre. Public transport options include:
Warszawa Wschodnia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Mateusz Gessler Restaurant, Bistro Praga
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Warszawa Wschodnia. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Warszawa Wschodnia. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Warszawa Wschodnia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Warszawa Wschodnia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warszawa Wschodnia: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Hetman, Hotel Wiatraczna, Hotel Praski.
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