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

The cheapest way to get from Warsaw to Cologne is to bus via Leverkusen which costs €60 - €120 and takes 18h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Warsaw to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €80 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Warsaw and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni and arriving at Köln. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 19h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Warsaw and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Warsaw to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Warszawa Centralna and arriving at Köln Hbf via Rzepin and S Ostbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

How far is it from Warsaw to Cologne?

The distance between Warsaw and Cologne is 991 km. The road distance is 1105.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Warsaw to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 10h 59m and costs €130 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Warsaw to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Warsaw to Cologne bus from?

Warsaw to Cologne bus services, operated by Ecolines, depart from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni station.

Where do I catch the Warsaw to Cologne train from?

Warsaw to Cologne train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Warszawa Centralna station.

Train, bus or fly from Warsaw to Cologne?

The best way to get from Warsaw to Cologne is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs €70 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €230 and takes 10h 59m, you could also bus via Leverkusen, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 18h 20m.

Where does the Warsaw to Cologne bus arrive?

Warsaw to Cologne bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Köln station.

Where does the Warsaw to Cologne train arrive?

Warsaw to Cologne train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Rzepin station.

Can I drive from Warsaw to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Warsaw to Cologne is 1106 km. It takes approximately 9h 7m to drive from Warsaw to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Warsaw to Cologne by plane, train, 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.

Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane WAW - CGN
6h 8m
€73–274
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni to Kölnbus 846421
19h 35m
€35–100
Train
1. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Rzepintrain 95
2. Take the train from Rzepin to S Ostbahnhoftrain 95 / ...
3. Take the train from S Ostbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
10h 59m
€131–229
Bus via Leverkusen
1. Take the bus from Warsaw, National Stadium 01 to Leverkusenbus N1327
18h 20m
€64–116
Drive 1,105.9 km
1. Drive from Warsaw to Colognecar 1,105.9 km
9h 7m
€156–225
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane WAW - DUS
5h 14m
€85–248
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane WAW - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 26m
€100–312
Fly to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane WAW - DTM
2. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 23m
€51–252
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane WAW - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 19m
€117–337
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane WAW - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Köln Hbftrain
7h 41m
€76–283
Train via Hagen
1. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Rzepintrain 95
2. Take the train from Rzepin to Berlin Hbftrain 95 / ...
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 19 / ...
4. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
11h 21m
€139–271

Warsaw to Cologne by train

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10h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 991 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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

Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Warszawa Centralna to Köln Hbf via Rzepin and S Ostbahnhof in around 10h 59m.

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