Day trip from Warsaw to Poznań
Poznań lies 278 km (173 mi) west of Warsaw, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 278 km (173 mi) apart, Poznań is a realistic day trip from Warsaw: about 4 h 31 min each way by road.
| Warsaw | Poznań | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Poland | Poland |
| Population | 1.7 million | 536,151 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 69 m (226 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Poznań
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Staying in Poznań
Our booking partner lists 703 places to stay in Poznań. Of the 433 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (327), and 2 are five-star. Across 325 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 265,649 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Poznań from Warsaw?
278 km (173 mi) in a straight line, west of Warsaw; by road roughly 339 km (211 mi).
How long does it take to get from Warsaw to Poznań by road?
About 4 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Warsaw and Poznań?
No, both are on Europe/Warsaw at the moment.
Where can I stay in Poznań?
Our booking partner lists 703 places to stay in Poznań, 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.