When planning a vacation in the capital of Poland, the first question that arises is how to get to Warsaw cheaply. Perhaps the first, the answer to it is flight. If you have chosen this type of transit, it is important to know that there are two options for the class of service: economy and "first". Of course, the economy option is more budgetary.
Today, air travel services from Moscow to Warsaw are provided by such companies as Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air Berlin, Alitalia Linee Aeree Italiane, CSA Czech Airlines, Ellinair, Fly One, KLM , Pobeda, S7 Airlines, Turkish Airlines, UTair and many others.
Departure of aircraft is carried out from Domodedovo, Vnukovo, Sheremetyevo, Zhukov.
The plane can land at one of two airports in the capital of Poland:
- "WMI" (Modlin),
- "WAW" (Frederic Chopin Airport).
Warsaw's main airport is the second (known as Chopin Airport). Modlin Airport "accepts" the planes of only some airlines, in particular "Ranair".
You can find cheap plane tickets using Aviasales, he even searches among low-cost airlines and finds really profitable flight options not only in price, but also in the time between transfers.
The cost of plane tickets to Warsaw (direct flights)
A plane to Warsaw from Moscow with a direct flight can be booked online or purchased a plane ticket at the box office. It should be noted that today air tickets to Warsaw are cheap and fast. Its price varies from 12,750 to 17,500 rubles one way, subject to an economy class flight.
The average flight duration from the Russian capital to the Polish capital is about 2.05-2.25 minutes. The most popular departure times in summer and autumn are morning flights (7:45 and 10:50), lunchtime (14:40 and 16:20) and evening flights (20:35). If you want to travel in first class, then the ticket price starts at 24,370 rubles.
- Direct flights to Warsaw from Moscow
Prices for flights to Warsaw with transfers
A three-hour direct flight is not the only way to get to the Polish capital. An alternative way to get to Warsaw from Moscow is a transfer flight. Transit flights involve changing aircraft in cities such as Munich or Riga. The duration of such a flight ranges from 4.5 hours to 23 hours. The minimum cost of a ticket with 1 stop is 5005 rubles.
How to get to Warsaw by train?
Getting to Warsaw is cheap - not only by plane, but also by train. The train "009SCH" of a direct flight departs from Moscow every day, following from the Belorussky railway station at 14:18. Arrival at the station "Varshavskaya Zakhodnya" - at 07:42. The duration of such a trip is about 18 hours and 25 minutes. The cost of placing one person in a compartment is 7156 rubles, in SV-10 070 rubles.
The second option for travel by train to the Polish capital is a direct flight of train number "017B" on the route Moscow-Nice. Departure time - 18:15; arrival time - 03:50, that is, the total travel time is approximately 18 hours. The cost of a train in a compartment is 9300 rubles.
In addition, you can get to Warsaw by train with transfers. For example, with a change of train in the city of Grondo. The duration of this trip will be 30 hours. Another transit option is a train, the route of which provides for a change in Kiev (the capital of Ukraine). The train goes along the route "Moscow (Kievsky railway station) - Kiev-Pass - Warsaw Zakhodnya". (via Odessa with a change of train in the city of Kiev). The total trip will take approximately 36 hours.
If we talk about the ways of transit to Warsaw from cities of other countries, the most popular options among tourists are: train from Kiev - the most accessible and popular train route number "067K". The total travel time is 15 hours 45 minutes. Departure from the main station of the Ukrainian capital at 16:40; arrival at the Polish railway station at 08:30.
You can also get to Warsaw from the city of Prague (the capital of the Czech Republic). There are three direct flights from the city: at 6 am, at 14:22 and 22:00. It should be noted that the most popular is train number 022A, following the Prague-Moscow route. Travel time from Prague to Warsaw is 8 hours 55 minutes. Ticket price (accommodation of a person in a compartment) - from 6100 rubles.
From all the current information available, we can conclude that the question of how to get to Warsaw by train has a huge number of answers, differing in time, duration, budget, etc.
How to get from the airport to the center?
If you have decided that air tickets to Warsaw from Moscow are cheap and suits you, then the second question arises, how to get to the center of the capital of Poland. So, in the main airport of Warsaw (Chopin airport) there is only 1 terminal, which greatly simplifies the time of searching for transport.
As in other developed cities in Europe, you can get to the center from the airport in one of 4 ways: by bus, taxi, train (train) or by renting a car. Let's consider each of them in detail.
Get there by bus
Public transport is the most affordable option for any tourist. Today buses in Warsaw run from the main airport every day and night. You can buy bus tickets both from the driver himself and at the information desk in the airport terminal, in special ticket machines.
In general, a bus transfer to Warsaw city center from Chopin Airport takes approximately 30 minutes. For all guests of the capital, it will be pleasant news that the station (bus stop) is located opposite the exit from the terminal. In addition, the budget cost of the ticket will please - 4.5 gold (about 70 rubles).
The direction of the airport - the city center is served by buses No. 175, No. 188, No. 148, No. 331 (additional route running only during peak hours and weekdays) and No. 32 (from 24:00 - night flight).
You can get to Warsaw by bus from Brest and other European cities using Busfor.ru, the service allows you to buy a ticket online for the required dates without queues and planning a vacation in a hurry.
Travel to the center of Warsaw by train
For 5 years now, you can get to the center of Warsaw from the airport by train - from the Warszawa Lotnisko Chopina station, located near the terminal. Trains run in three directions:
- Route S2. Departures every half hour from 6 am to 11 pm
- Line S3 with a final stop at Warsaw Central Railway Station.
- RouteRL - The train connects Chopin Airport to Modlin Airport.
Taxi ordering
When choosing a taxi, it is worth considering that drivers only accept currency: dollar or Polish zloty. Taxis at the airport can be found at the exit from the terminal building, however, you will need to pay twice as much.
A more economical taxi option is to pre-order a taxi online, this method will significantly save time and will be ideal for tourists with children who are tired after a long flight.
Today, the most popular taxi companies that transit from Chopin Airport are Ele taxi, Super taxi, Sawa taxi. You can book a car on the official portals of taxi services or by phone.
Car rent
At the Warsaw airport there are central offices of several car rental services, so you can rent a car immediately upon arrival. On average, the cost of renting a middle class family car is from 2500 rubles per day. The price of car rental varies depending on the class of the car and the lease term.
The best companies providing car rental service in Warsaw:
- Alarmo;
- Budget;
- Car Net;
- Europcar;
- Enterprise;
- Global Rent a Car;
- Hertz.
To book a car in Europe, we recommend using Economybokings, it searches among all car rental companies and gives out cheap options online.
Summing up, we can say that the question of how to get from Warsaw airport to the city center is not a problem today. In this case, the choice of the option remains with the tourist.
Where to rent an apartment in Warsaw at an affordable price?
If you have decided how to get from the airport, the next question arises: where to stay in Warsaw is inexpensive. Here, the choice of a tourist is influenced by financial ability. As in other cities, Warsaw "offers" accommodation to guests in:
- Hostel;
- Apartments (flats);
- A hotel of any category.
Where to look for good housing options? To find a hotel in the city, we recommend using RoomGuru, the service searches among all hotel databases on the Internet and will help you book a room at the cheapest price. To rent an apartment for a long time, it is best to use the database from Booking.com, here you can find accommodation directly from the owners in any area of the city.
Apartment "BizApartments - Modern"
The premise is a two-room apartment with an area of 32 square meters, located 4.4 km from the National Stadium of the capital of Poland. There is a free wi-fi zone. The minimum price for renting an apartment for 6 nights is 20,000 rubles (at a discount when booking online). The administration offers to order a transfer from / to the airport for a fee, as well as car and bicycle rental services.
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"Apartment Cohen"
Private apartments with an average area of 36 sq.m. are located in a modern multi-storey building in an elite area of the city. The Nozyk Synagogue is just 600 meters away. Some of the apartments have not only a furnished living room and kitchen, but also a dining area. The cost of living in these apartments ranges from 18 to 30 thousand rubles for 6 nights.
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Hostel "El Hostel"
The hostel implies accommodation of a person in a common 8-bed room for women and men. The cost of living for 6 nights is only 4800 rubles. It should be noted that breakfast is included in the rental price.
The hostel is located in the center of Warsaw, 2 km from Krakowskie Przedmiescie Street. All rooms have wooden floors, wi-fi zone, wardrobes, bed linen. The hostel offers a shared kitchen, a vending machine with free hot and cold drinks. Also in the hostel you can use a luggage room and a lounge area with a DVD player, computers, TV.
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Hotel "Start Hotel Atos 3 *"
The Start Hotel Atos is located in the central district of Warsaw, so there are many supermarkets, restaurants and shops nearby. The cost of living in a single room of the "comfort" category is from 170,000 rubles (when ordering a room with breakfast included, the price rises to 21,500 rubles). On the territory of the hotel there is a restaurant "Hotelowa", which serves dishes of European and Polish national cuisine. Here you can order set meals, dinner, afternoon tea.
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We recommend that you familiarize yourself with a selection of the best housing options near the center, all offers from the owners have excellent reviews from tourists, positive ratings.
- Perhaps a selection of accommodation in Krakow will come in handy, from inexpensive hotels in the city center to excellent conditions in apartments and parking.
