Brussels to Warsaw by train
Warsaw lies 1,160 km (721 mi) east of Brussels, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 42 min at the speeds typical of Belgium and Poland rail, over roughly 1,415 km (879 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Brussels | Warsaw | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Belgium | Poland |
| Population | 1 million | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 113 m (371 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Stations on record | Brussels-Central railway station, Schaarbeek railway station, Bockstael railway station | Warsaw Central railway station, Warszawa Wschodnia Osobowa railway station, Warszawa Śródmieście PKP railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Warsaw
Crossing from Belgium into Poland: money changes from the Euro to the Zloty (PLN); the dialling code becomes +48; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648827.
Where to book trains from Brussels to Warsaw
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Warsaw
Our booking partner lists 3,226+ places to stay in Warsaw (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 482 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (218), and 19 are five-star. Across 729 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 923,970 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Warsaw
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Warsaw from Brussels?
1,160 km (721 mi) in a straight line, east of Brussels; by road roughly 1,415 km (879 mi).
How long does it take to get from Brussels to Warsaw by train?
About 12 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brussels and Warsaw?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Warsaw?
The Zloty (PLN).
Where can I stay in Warsaw?
Our booking partner lists 3,226+ places to stay in Warsaw, bookable on this site.
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.