Comparison · Prague vs Warsaw · Czechia / Poland
Prague vs Warsaw
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Moyan Brenn from Italy, CC BY 2.0
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Quick answer
Choose Prague for Prague Castle and Charles Bridge; 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 Prague
- May–June and September
- Best time for Warsaw
- May–June and September
Side by side
| Prague | Warsaw | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Czechia | Poland |
| Known for | Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and Astronomical Clock | Rebuilt Old Town, Warsaw Uprising and Chopin |
| Best time to visit | May–June and September | May–June and September |
| Ideal stay | 4 days | 3 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $120–$220 | $100–$180 |
| Cost level | Affordable | Affordable |
| Warmest month | July, 25°C (77°F) | July, 25°C (77°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 2°C (36°F) | January, 0°C (32°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 7 | 9 |
| Day trips in our guide | 6 | 6 |
| Beaches | — | — |
| Airports | PRG | WAW, WMI |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Prague for…
Prague Castle and Charles Bridge. Prague's historic centre survived the 20th century largely intact, so Gothic, baroque and Art Nouveau buildings line both banks of the Vltava. Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral crown the hill on the west bank above the baroque palaces of Malá Strana…
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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
| # | Prague | Warsaw |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prague Castle | Old Town Market Square |
| 2 | St Vitus Cathedral | Royal Castle |
| 3 | Charles Bridge | Castle Square and Sigismund's Column |
| 4 | Old Town Square | Royal Route: Krakowskie Przedmieście and Nowy Świat |
| 5 | Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock | Łazienki Park |
Food compared
| Prague | Warsaw |
|---|---|
| Svíčková | Pierogi |
| Roast pork, dumplings and sauerkraut | Pyzy |
| Czech goulash | Żurek |
| Fried cheese | 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 $120–$220 in Prague (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Warsaw on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Prague and Warsaw are about 517 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 4 days in Prague and 3 in Warsaw.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Prague or Warsaw cheaper?
Warsaw is usually less expensive: about $100–$180 a day mid-range against $120–$220 (estimates).
+Is Prague or Warsaw better for a first trip?
Pick Prague for Prague Castle and Charles Bridge, or Warsaw for Rebuilt Old Town, Warsaw Uprising and lower day-to-day costs.
+How far is Prague from Warsaw?
About 517 km in a straight line.