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 €90 - €170 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 which takes 5h 3m and costs €80 - €230.

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 twice a week, and operate Monday and Friday. 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 S Ostbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.

How far is it from Warsaw to Cologne?

The distance between Warsaw and Cologne is 1041 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 49m and costs €180 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m 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 5h 3m and costs €80 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €600 and takes 10h 49m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €170 and takes 19h 35m.

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 Ostbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Warsaw to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Warsaw to Cologne is 1106 km. It takes approximately 9h 10m 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 Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane WAW - DUS
5h 3m
€81–230
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane WAW - CGN
6h 8m
€68–242
Train
1. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Eic
2. Take the train from S Ostbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
10h 49m
€186–596
Bus
1. Take the bus from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni to Kölnbus 846421
19h 35m
€90–170
Drive 1,105.9 km
1. Drive from Warsaw to Colognecar 1,105.9 km
9h 10m
€160–231
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 7m
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane WAW - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train
7h 15m
€116–353
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
7h 34m
€119–311
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 Airport-Zaventem to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 20m
€111–363
Train via Berlin
1. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin Hbftrain Eic
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
11h 22m
€187–598
Bus via Leverkusen
1. Take the bus from Warsaw, National Stadium 01 to Leverkusenbus N1327
19h 59m
€88–156

Warsaw to Cologne by train

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10h 49mAverage Duration

€186Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,040.7 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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

LOT, Eurowings, and Lufthansa fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Warszawa Centralna to Köln Hbf via S Ostbahnhof in around 10h 49m.

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