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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Kielce is to bus which costs 210 zł - 430 zł and takes 20h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Kielce is to train and fly which takes 7h 38m and costs 460 zł - 1 400 zł.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Kielce?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Kielce station. However, there are services departing from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf and arriving at Kielce, Bus Station via Bensberg Busbahnhof and Krakow, MDA Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Kielce?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Kielce. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Kielce Glowne via Hagen Hbf, S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin and Warszawa Zachodnia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 4m.

How far is it from Cologne to Kielce?

The distance between Cologne and Kielce is 1211 km. The road distance is 1143 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Kielce without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Cologne to Kielce, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Kielce bus from?

Cologne to Kielce bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bensberg Busbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Kielce train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Kielce?

The best way to get from Cologne to Kielce is to train which takes 15h 4m and costs 700 zł - 1 400 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 210 zł - 430 zł and takes 20h 37m.

Where does the Cologne to Kielce bus arrive?

Cologne to Kielce bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Krakow, MDA Bus Station.

Where does the Cologne to Kielce train arrive?

Cologne to Kielce train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hagen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Kielce?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Kielce is 1143 km. It takes approximately 10h 49m to drive from Cologne to Kielce.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Kielce?

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Where can I stay near Kielce?

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Cologne to Kielce - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Kielce 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 Warsaw Chopin Airport, train
best
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 Sluzewiec to Kielce Glownetrain
7h 39m
zł 477–1,314
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bensberg Busbahnhof to Krakow, MDA Bus Stationbus N20
2. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Kielce, Bus Stationbus 1261B / ...
20h 37m
zł 212–425
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Olszynabus Mykolayiv
2. Take the train from Czestochowa to Kielce Glownetrain R
15h 1m
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 19
3. Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
4. Take the train from Rzepin to Warszawa Zachodniatrain 95
5. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Kielce Glownetrain Ic / ...
15h 4m
zł 708–1,320
Drive 1,143 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Kielcecar 1,143 km
10h 49m
zł 680–982
Train to Frankfurt, fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane FRA - KRK
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Kielce Glownetrain
7h 38m
zł 463–1,360
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Eindhoventrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane EIN - KRK
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Kielce Glownetrain
9h 24m
zł 326–1,575
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Katowice International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickedetrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane DTM - KTW
3. Take the train from Sosnowiec Glowny to Kielce Glownetrain
9h 11m
zł 237–863
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickedetrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)plane DTM - WAW
3. Take the train from Warszawa Sluzewiec to Kielce Glownetrain
8h 38m
zł 362–1,171
Train via Wrocław
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 51 / ...
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Zgorzelec Bahnhoftrain Re1
3. Take the train from Zgorzelec to Wroclaw Glownytrain Os
4. Take the train from Wroclaw Glowny to Kielce Glownetrain Ic
16h 38m
zł 549–954

Cologne to Kielce by train

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15h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,210.5 km
Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Kielce Glowne via Hagen Hbf, S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin, and Warszawa Zachodnia in around 15h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Kielce, Bus Station via Bensberg Busbahnhof and Krakow, MDA Bus Station in around 20h 37m.

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