Air
- Companies: Lufthansa, LOT Polish Airlines
- Duration: Approximately 5 hours (1 stop)
- Distance: 1,250 kilometers
- Costs: €150 - €250 (depending on booking time and class)
- Roads/Routes: Not applicable
Pro Tip: Book your flight 2-3 months in advance to ensure the best rates and consider using Skyscanner to compare prices.
Bus
- Companies: FlixBus, Polonus
- Duration: Approximately 19 hours
- Distance: 1,400 kilometers
- Costs: €70 - €100 (based on seasonal demand)
- Roads/Routes: A6 and E40 highways through Germany and Poland
Pro Tip: Bring snacks and download movies for a more enjoyable long trip.
Train
- Companies: Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity
- Duration: Approximately 14 hours (with transfers)
- Distance: 1,300 kilometers
- Costs: €90 - €140 (buy in advance for discounts)
- Roads/Routes: Various national and international rail routes, transferring in major hubs like Berlin
Pro Tip: Make use of the ICE trains, which offer fast connections within Germany and provide excellent amenities.
Recommendation
For a balance of cost and efficiency, I highly recommend taking a flight from Frankfurt Airport (the nearest major airport from Sinsheim) to Warsaw then connecting to a train or bus to Białystok. Although the bus and train options are more economical, they are significantly longer in duration. You will enjoy savings on both time and comfort by flying.