What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Chełm?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Chełm is to train which costs 490 zł - 1 100 zł and takes 16h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Chełm?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Chełm is to train and fly which takes 8h 28m and costs 360 zł - 1 200 zł.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Chełm?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Chełm. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Helm via Leverkusen, Dworzec Lublin and Lublin Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Chełm?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Chełm. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Chelm Miasto via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin and Warszawa Centralna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.

How far is it from Cologne to Chełm?

The distance between Cologne and Chełm is 1219 km. The road distance is 1342.6 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Chełm without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Chełm without a car is to train which takes 16h 25m and costs 490 zł - 1 100 zł.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Chełm?

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Cologne to Chełm, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Chełm bus from?

Cologne to Chełm bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Chełm train from?

Cologne to Chełm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Chełm?

The best way to get from Cologne to Chełm is to train which takes 16h 25m and costs 490 zł - 1 100 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 22h 59m.

Where does the Cologne to Chełm bus arrive?

Cologne to Chełm bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lublin, Bus Station Lublin.

Where does the Cologne to Chełm train arrive?

Cologne to Chełm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Chełm?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Chełm is 1343 km. It takes approximately 11h 44m to drive from Cologne to Chełm.

Where can I stay near Chełm?

There are 75+ hotels available in Chełm.

Cologne to Chełm - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Chełm by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Lublin Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lublin Airport (LUZ)plane DUS - LUZ
3. Take the bus from Lublin Airport Station to Helmbus
7h 14m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Rzeszów–Jasionka Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Rzeszów–Jasionka Airport (RZE)plane CGN - RZE
2. Take the bus from Jasionka, Rzeszow Airport to Lublin, Bus Station Lublinbus
3. Take the train from Lublin Glowny to Chelm Miastotrain
10h 28m
zł 319–1,441
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
3. Take the train from Rzepin to Warszawa Centralnatrain 95
4. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Chelm Miastotrain Ic
16h 25m
zł 496–1,021
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Lublin, Bus Station Lublinbus N1327
2. Take the bus from Lublin Bus Station to Helmbus Kyiv-Lublin / ...
22h 59m
Drive 1,342.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Chełmcar 1,342.6 km
11h 44m
zł 784–1,133
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)plane DUS - WAW
3. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Chelm Miastotrain
8h 28m
zł 365–1,187
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)plane FRA - WAW
3. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Chelm Miastotrain
8h 39m
zł 464–1,309
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Köln/Bonn Airport to Brest Bus stationbus
2. Take the train from Terespol to Chelm Miastotrain R
35h 48m
zł 567–896

Cologne to Chełm by train

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16h 25mAverage Duration

zł 496Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,219 km
Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Chełm, Poland?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Chelm Miasto via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin, and Warszawa Centralna in around 16h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Helm via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, Lublin, Bus Station Lublin, Dworzec Lublin, Muzeum Narodowe - Zamek, and Lublin Bus Station in around 22h 59m.

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