The average train between Cologne and Ełk takes 20h 9m and the fastest train takes 15h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Ełk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Cologne and Ełk. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Ełk at 5:58 PM. All services require a transfer at S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf and take an average of 20h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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21h 13m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Ełk? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Ełk. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Ełk station via S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 9m.
Cologne to Ełk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Ełk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Elk station.
Book your Cologne to Ełk train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and PKP Intercity.
The distance between Cologne and Ełk is 1,092.1 km. The road distance is 1,318 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Elk via S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, Rzepin, and Poznan Glowny in around 16h 17m.