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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Warsaw is to bus which costs 350 zł - 650 zł and takes 19h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Warsaw is to train and fly which takes 5h 15m and costs 330 zł - 1 100 zł.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Warsaw?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Warsaw 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 Warsaw?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Warsaw. 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 Warsaw?

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

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Warsaw without a car is to train via Hagen which takes 12h 11m and costs 800 zł - 1 900 zł.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Cologne to Warsaw, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Warsaw bus from?

Cologne to Warsaw bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Warsaw train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Warsaw?

The best way to get from Cologne to Warsaw is to train via Hagen which takes 12h 11m and costs 800 zł - 1 900 zł. Alternatively, you can bus via Essen, which costs and takes 16h 24m, you could also fly, which costs 290 zł - 1 400 zł and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Cologne to Warsaw bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cologne to Warsaw train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Warsaw?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Warsaw?

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

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

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Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
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 15m
zł 331–1,094
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)plane CGN - WAW
6h 19m
zł 296–1,306
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 807–1,866
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 682–984
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)plane FRA - WAW
5h 21m
zł 506–1,372
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickedetrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)plane DTM - WAW
6h 11m
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 839–1,897
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Warsaw, National Stadium 02bus N1327
19h 16m
zł 359–632

Cologne to Warsaw by train

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12h 11mAverage Duration

zł 807Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,046.1 km
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Warsaw, 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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