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

The cheapest way to get from Ełk to Cologne is to bus which costs €40 - €100 and takes 23h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ełk to Cologne is to bus and fly which takes 8h 47m and costs €110 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Ełk and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Ełk to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ełk Dworzec PKP and arriving at Köln via Ostrów Mazowiecka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Ełk and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Ełk to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Elk and arriving at Köln Hbf via Warszawa Gdanska and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.

How far is it from Ełk to Cologne?

The distance between Ełk and Cologne is 1318 km. The road distance is 1331.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ełk to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 15h 20m and costs €75 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Ełk to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ełk to Cologne bus from?

Ełk to Cologne bus services, operated by Żak Express, depart from Ełk Dworzec PKP station.

Where do I catch the Ełk to Cologne train from?

Ełk to Cologne train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Elk station.

Train or bus from Ełk to Cologne?

The best way to get from Ełk to Cologne is to train which takes 15h 20m and costs €75 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €100 and takes 23h 59m.

Where does the Ełk to Cologne bus arrive?

Ełk to Cologne bus services, operated by Żak Express, arrive at Ostrów Mazowiecka, Dworzec Autobusowy station.

Where does the Ełk to Cologne train arrive?

Ełk to Cologne train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Warszawa Gdanska station.

Can I drive from Ełk to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ełk to Cologne is 1331 km. It takes approximately 11h 12m to drive from Ełk to Cologne.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Ełk to Cologne 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, train to Warsaw Chopin Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Elk to Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza
2. Take the train from Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza to Warszawa Centralna
3. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)WAW - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
9h 9m
€97–316
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ełk Dworzec PKP to Ostrów Mazowiecka, Dworzec Autobusowy
2. Take the bus from Ostrów Mazowiecka to Köln846421
23h 59m
€43–95
Train
1. Take the train from Elk to Warszawa GdanskaIc
2. Take the train from Warszawa Gdanska to Berlin HbfEic
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbf10 / ...
15h 20m
€77–271
Drive 1,331.1 km
1. Drive from Ełk to Cologne1,331.1 km
11h 12m
€189–273
Bus to Kaunas, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the bus from Elk, Dabrowskiego - Bus station 01 and Railway station 02 to Kaunas, Bus Station
2. Fly from Kaunas (KUN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)KUN - CGN
8h 47m
€113–349
Train, train to Warsaw Chopin Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Elk to Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza
2. Take the train from Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza to Warszawa Centralna
3. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Frankfurt (FRA)WAW - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
9h 25m
€125–363
Train to Olsztyn-Mazury, fly to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elk to Szczytno
2. Fly from Olsztyn-Mazury (SZY) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)SZY - DTM
3. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbf
8h 54m
€194–503
Train, train to Warsaw Chopin Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport
1. Take the train from Elk to Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza
2. Take the train from Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza to Warszawa Centralna
3. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)WAW - DTM
4. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbf
10h 36m
€62–288
Train to Olsztyn-Mazury, fly to Weeze Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elk to Szczytno
2. Fly from Olsztyn-Mazury (SZY) to Weeze Airport (NRN)SZY - NRN
3. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Koeln Hbf
9h 30m
€81–299
Train via Tczew
1. Take the train from Elk to TczewIc / ...
2. Take the train from Tczew to Berlin OstbahnhofIc
3. Take the train from S Ostbahnhof to Köln Hbf10 / ...
16h 56m
€59–191
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Elk to Gizycko
2. Take the bus from Gizycko, Kolejowa to Essen central train station
3. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln-EhrenfeldRe
26h 33m
€109–177

Ełk to Cologne by train

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15h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,318 km
Duration: 9h 9m

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

You can take a train from Elk to Köln Hbf via Warszawa Gdanska and Berlin Hbf in around 15h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ełk Dworzec PKP to Köln via Ostrów Mazowiecka in around 23h 59m.

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