Warsaw to Kaluga by bus
Kaluga lies 1,042 km (647 mi) east of Warsaw, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 18 h 56 min including stops, over roughly 1,271 km (790 mi) of road.
| Warsaw | Kaluga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Poland | Russia |
| Population | 1.7 million | 340,851 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 208 m (682 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
Clocks in Kaluga are 1 h ahead of Warsaw right now, so a 18 h 56 min journey lands 19 h 56 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kaluga
Crossing from Poland into Russia: money changes from the Zloty to the Ruble (RUB); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.
Where to book buses from Warsaw to Kaluga
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Staying in Kaluga
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Common questions
How far is Kaluga from Warsaw?
1,042 km (647 mi) in a straight line, east of Warsaw; by road roughly 1,271 km (790 mi).
How long does it take to get from Warsaw to Kaluga by bus?
About 18 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Warsaw and Kaluga?
Kaluga is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Moscow against Europe/Warsaw).
What currency do I need in Kaluga?
The Ruble (RUB).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.