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

The cheapest way to get from Warsaw to Cologne is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 19h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Warsaw to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 5h 52m and costs €95 - €290.

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 Koeln Hbf via Berlin Hbf and Rheine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 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 12h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m 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 23m and costs €60 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 12h 59m, you could also bus via Leverkusen, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 18h 22m.

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 Berlin Hbf station.

Can I drive from Warsaw to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Warsaw to Cologne is 1106 km. It takes approximately 9h 9m 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 23m
€61–278
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane WAW - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 59m
€58–238
Train
1. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin Hbftrain Eic
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Rheinetrain Ice
3. Take the train from Rheine to Koeln Hbftrain Re
12h 59m
Bus via Leverkusen
1. Take the bus from Warsaw, National Stadium 01 to Leverkusenbus N1327
18h 22m
€80–150
Drive 1,105.9 km
1. Drive from Warsaw to Colognecar 1,105.9 km
9h 9m
€156–226
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane WAW - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 14m
€71–230
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane WAW - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Köln Hbftrain
5h 52m
€99–283
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 22m
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
€108–338
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane WAW - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 1m
€103–320
Bus
1. Take the bus from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni to Kölnbus 846421
19h 35m
€70–130

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) flights

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4h 45mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 991 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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

Lufthansa, LOT, and three other airlines fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Warszawa Centralna to Koeln Hbf via Berlin Hbf and Rheine in around 12h 59m.

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