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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Poland is to train and fly which costs 170 zł - 800 zł and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Poland is to train and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs 480 zł - 1 200 zł.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Poland?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Poland. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Warszawa Centrum via Leverkusen and Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Poland?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Poland. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Warszawa Centralna via S Ostbahnhof and Rzepin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

How far is it from Cologne to Poland?

The distance between Cologne and Poland is 1046 km. The road distance is 1104.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Poland without a car is to train which takes 11h 23m and costs 550 zł - 1 100 zł.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Cologne to Poland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Poland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Poland train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Poland?

The best way to get from Cologne to Poland is to train which takes 11h 23m and costs 550 zł - 1 100 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 280 zł - 700 zł and takes 19h 19m.

Where does the Cologne to Poland bus arrive?

Cologne to Poland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Warsaw, Bus Station West.

Where does the Cologne to Poland train arrive?

Cologne to Poland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S Ostbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Poland?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Poland is 1104 km. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from Cologne to Poland.

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

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Where can I stay near Poland?

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Cologne to Poland - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Poland 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
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
5h 14m
zł 333–1,166
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Katowice International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickedetrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane DTM - KTW
6h 5m
zł 178–760
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S Ostbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from S Ostbahnhof to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
3. Take the train from Rzepin to Warszawa Centralnatrain 95
11h 23m
zł 555–1,055
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodnibus
19h 10m
zł 326–708
Drive 1,104.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Warsawcar 1,104.4 km
9h 15m
zł 658–951
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Szczecin, Bus Stationbus
5h 57m
zł 338–1,085
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Poznań–Ławica Henryk Wieniawski Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Poznań–Ławica Henryk Wieniawski Airport (POZ)plane FRA - POZ
4h 36m
zł 484–1,145
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickedetrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN)plane DTM - GDN
5h 26m
zł 333–903
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickedetrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)plane DTM - WAW
6h 17m
zł 218–1,023
Train via Hagen
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 Centralnatrain 95
11h 55m
zł 552–1,164
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Warsaw, Bus Station Westbus N1320 / ...
19h 19m
zł 286–663

Cologne to Poland by train

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Distance: 1,046.1 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Poland?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Warszawa Centralna via S Ostbahnhof and Rzepin in around 11h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Warsaw, Bus Station West twice daily. Tickets cost zł 230–600 and the journey takes 17h 5m.

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