Warsaw to Rome by train
Rome lies 1,316 km (817 mi) south-west of Warsaw, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 36 min at the speeds typical of Poland and Italy rail, over roughly 1,605 km (997 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Warsaw | Rome | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Poland | Italy |
| Population | 1.7 million | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Stations on record | Warsaw Central railway station, Warszawa Wschodnia Osobowa railway station, Warszawa Śródmieście PKP railway station | Roma Termini railway station, Roma Tiburtina railway station, EUR Magliana |
What changes when you arrive in Rome
Crossing from Poland into Italy: money changes from the Zloty to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book trains from Warsaw to Rome
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Staying in Rome
Our booking partner lists 19,495+ places to stay in Rome (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 933 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (548), and 60 are five-star. Across 951 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 1,412,822 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Rome from Warsaw?
1,316 km (817 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Warsaw; by road roughly 1,605 km (997 mi).
How long does it take to get from Warsaw to Rome by train?
About 12 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Warsaw and Rome?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Rome?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Rome?
Our booking partner lists 19,495+ places to stay in Rome, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.