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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Poland is to bus which costs 240 zł - 420 zł and takes 18h 48m.

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 39m and costs 490 zł - 1 100 zł.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Poland?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Poland station. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Warszawa Centralna Station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 24m.

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 Hagen Hbf, S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof and Rzepin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.

How far is it from Cologne to Poland?

The distance between Cologne and Poland is 648 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 via Hagen which takes 12h 11m and costs 550 zł - 1 100 zł.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m 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 OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis 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 via Hagen which takes 12h 11m and costs 550 zł - 1 100 zł. Alternatively, you can bus via Essen, which costs and takes 16h 24m.

Where does the Cologne to Poland bus arrive?

Cologne to Poland bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Südviertel, Essen station.

Where does the Cologne to Poland train arrive?

Cologne to Poland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hagen Hbf 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?

There are 7479+ hotels available in Poland.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Poland by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, bus
best
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 30m
zł 323–991
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 3m
zł 174–660
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
12h 11m
zł 553–1,054
Bus via Essen
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Warszawa Centralna Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
16h 24m
Drive 1,104.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Warsawcar 1,104.4 km
9h 15m
zł 650–939
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport
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 324–1,167
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 39m
zł 492–1,103
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 24m
zł 284–803
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 15m
zł 219–873
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
12h 53m
zł 456–800
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Warsaw, Bus Station Westbus FlixBus N1320 / ...
18h 48m
zł 241–414

Cologne to Poland by train

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12h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 648.3 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Poland?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Warszawa Centralna via Hagen Hbf, S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, and Rzepin in around 12h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Warszawa Centralna Station via Südviertel, Essen and Essen Hbf in around 16h 24m.

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