Warsaw to Poznań: travel options
Approximate direct distance: 278 km • Travel distance depends on the route and transport you choose.
Compare the options
Recorded fares and journey times. Check each operator before booking.
| Transport Mode | Operator | Duration | Price guide | Stations / Airports | Key Booking Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| train Direct | PKP Intercity (EIC / IC) | About 2h 30m |
Check fare
Fare source checked: 7 Oct 2026 Fares vary by departure and ticket conditions. Tickets and times: PKP Intercity (EIC / IC) |
Dep: Warszawa Centralna
Arr: Poznań Główny
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Allow about 2 hours 20 minutes–3 hours on the faster long-distance choices; regional trains can take much longer. Compare the exact departure and fare. |
Choosing your journey
Direct trains make Poznań an easy next city base. Compare the journey time as well as the fare, and leave time to get from Główny to your room.
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Choose a useful direct departure
Fast express examples take about 2 hours 20 minutes, while checked IC services can take around three hours. Some regional results are much slower. Compare your actual date in Portal Pasażera before choosing a saving that may cost much of the day.
Read the stop and reservation details
The usual central pair is Warszawa Centralna and Poznań Główny. Check the pair on the ticket and the required seat arrangements. Use the train number on the departure display, since the service may continue well beyond Poznań.
Leave the first walk flexible
Plan the tram or walk from the station with your bags. If you want to see the town-hall goats, their noon and 3 pm shows give you a choice, but do not make one a reason to rush an uncertain connection. A market-square walk and lunch can wait until after you have settled in.
Plan the arrival
The Warsaw guide and Poznań guide explain the local journeys, places to stay and visits. Add the main travel ticket separately to your daily spending plan. The distance above is a straight-line comparison between the city centres; your train, road or flight route can be longer.
