Comparison · Berlin vs Warsaw · Germany / Poland
Berlin vs Warsaw
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose Berlin for Berlin Wall and Brandenburg Gate; choose Warsaw for Rebuilt Old Town, Warsaw Uprising and lower day-to-day costs. Warsaw is generally less expensive, and the two are about 517 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 517 km
- Less expensive
- Warsaw
- Best time for Berlin
- May–September
- Best time for Warsaw
- May–June and September
Side by side
| Berlin | Warsaw | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Poland |
| Known for | Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island | Rebuilt Old Town, Warsaw Uprising and Chopin |
| Best time to visit | May–September | May–June and September |
| Ideal stay | 4 days | 3 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $150–$260 | $100–$180 |
| Cost level | Moderately priced | Affordable |
| Warmest month | July, 25°C (77°F) | July, 25°C (77°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 3°C (37°F) | January, 0°C (32°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 10 | 9 |
| Day trips in our guide | 6 | 6 |
| Beaches | — | — |
| Airports | BER | WAW, WMI |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Berlin for…
Berlin Wall and Brandenburg Gate. Berlin is a sprawling, green city of distinct neighbourhoods, reunited only in 1990 after 28 years divided by the Wall. Mitte holds the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag dome, Museum Island and the Holocaust Memorial, while the remains of the Wall run from…
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Choose Warsaw for…
Rebuilt Old Town, Warsaw Uprising and lower day-to-day costs. Poland's capital was largely destroyed in the Second World War and rebuilt with remarkable care: its Old Town, reconstructed from paintings and photographs, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Warsaw's museums — the Warsaw Rising Museum, POLIN and the…
Top sights compared
| # | Berlin | Warsaw |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandenburg Gate | Old Town Market Square |
| 2 | Reichstag and its glass dome | Royal Castle |
| 3 | Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe | Castle Square and Sigismund's Column |
| 4 | Museum Island | Royal Route: Krakowskie Przedmieście and Nowy Świat |
| 5 | Neues Museum | Łazienki Park |
Food compared
| Berlin | Warsaw |
|---|---|
| Currywurst | Pierogi |
| Döner kebab | Pyzy |
| Berliner Pfannkuchen | Żurek |
| Eisbein | Kotlet schabowy |
Which is cheaper?
Warsaw is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $100–$180 per person there, against $150–$260 in Berlin (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Warsaw on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Berlin and Warsaw are about 517 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 4 days in Berlin and 3 in Warsaw.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Berlin or Warsaw cheaper?
Warsaw is usually less expensive: about $100–$180 a day mid-range against $150–$260 (estimates).
+Is Berlin or Warsaw better for a first trip?
Pick Berlin for Berlin Wall and Brandenburg Gate, or Warsaw for Rebuilt Old Town, Warsaw Uprising and lower day-to-day costs.
+How far is Berlin from Warsaw?
About 517 km in a straight line.