Warsaw to Kostroma by bus
Kostroma lies 1,405 km (873 mi) north-east of Warsaw, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 25 h 27 min including stops, over roughly 1,714 km (1,065 mi) of road.
| Warsaw | Kostroma | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Poland | Russia |
| Population | 1.7 million | 277,280 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 109 m (358 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
Clocks in Kostroma are 1 h ahead of Warsaw right now, so a 25 h 27 min journey lands 26 h 27 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kostroma
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 Kostroma
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Staying in Kostroma
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Common questions
How far is Kostroma from Warsaw?
1,405 km (873 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Warsaw; by road roughly 1,714 km (1,065 mi).
How long does it take to get from Warsaw to Kostroma by bus?
About 25 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Warsaw and Kostroma?
Kostroma is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Moscow against Europe/Warsaw).
What currency do I need in Kostroma?
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.