Cardiff to Warsaw: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1028.9 miles 1655.8 km · straight line
1167.9 miles actual route 1879.5 km · driving distance
19h 17min estimated drive time
£177 - £218 estimated fuel cost
~2h 34min flight time
78° ENE bearing direction

How far is Cardiff from Warsaw?

The distance from Cardiff to Warsaw is 1028.9 miles (1655.8 km) as the crow flies. Warsaw is located ENE of Cardiff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1167.9 miles, taking about 19h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 34min. Cardiff is in United Kingdom, while Warsaw is in Poland.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cardiff and Warsaw. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cardiff to Warsaw

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 17min £177 - £218 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 8min $93–$175* Budget
Train ~25h 4min $140–$409* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cardiff & Warsaw

Quick Facts

Cardiff
51.48°N, 3.18°W
Europe/London
9m elevation
Warsaw
52.23°N, 21.01°E
Europe/Warsaw
100m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 343 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 86 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM