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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Opole is to bus which costs 210 zł - 290 zł and takes 16h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Opole is to train and fly which takes 6h 8m and costs 440 zł - 1 300 zł.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Opole?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Opole station. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Opole, Bus station via Leverkusen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Opole?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Opole. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Opole Glowne via Hagen Hbf, S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof and Rzepin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

How far is it from Cologne to Opole?

The distance between Cologne and Opole is 987 km. The road distance is 907.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Opole without a car is to train via Berlin which takes 12h and costs 350 zł - 900 zł.

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

It takes approximately 12h to get from Cologne to Opole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Opole bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Opole train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Opole?

The best way to get from Cologne to Opole is to train via Berlin which takes 12h and costs 350 zł - 900 zł. Alternatively, you can bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, which costs and takes 15h 26m.

Where does the Cologne to Opole bus arrive?

Cologne to Opole bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Opole, Bus station.

Where does the Cologne to Opole train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Opole?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Opole is 908 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Cologne to Opole.

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

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Where can I stay near Opole?

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Cologne to Opole - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Opole by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via Berlin
best
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 Opole Glownetrain 96 / ...
12h
zł 350–900
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Opole, Bus stationbus N1338
16h 55m
zł 210–290
Bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
1. Take the bus from Köln to Opolebus Kyiv-Hasselt / ...
15h 26m
Drive 907.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Opolecar 907.9 km
7h 56m
zł 535–772
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Wroclaw, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Wroclaw (WRO)plane CGN - WRO
2. Take the train from Wroclaw Glowny to Opole Glownetrain
7h 16m
zł 286–1,141
Train
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 Opole Glownetrain Ic / ...
13h 16m
zł 532–849
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Wroclaw, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Wroclaw (WRO)plane FRA - WRO
3. Take the train from Wroclaw Glowny to Opole Glownetrain
6h 8m
zł 449–1,303
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Katowice International Airport, bus, 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 bus from Katowice Airport to Gliwicebus
4. Take the train from Gliwice to Opole Glownetrain
7h 55m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Katowice International Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane FRA - KTW
3. Take the bus from Katowice Airport to Gliwicebus
4. Take the train from Gliwice to Opole Glownetrain
7h 10m

Cologne to Opole by train

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Distance: 986.5 km
Duration: 12h

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Opole Glowne via Hagen Hbf, S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, and Rzepin in around 12h. Alternatively, operates a bus from Köln to Opole 4 times a day, and the journey takes 14h 18m.

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