There are 8 ways to get from Warsaw to Cologne by plane, train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Fly Warsaw Chopin to Dusseldorf, train • 5h 20m
102€ - 457€
Cheapest option
Train to Warsaw Modlin, fly to Cologne Bonn • 5h 16m
21€ - 112€
6 alternative options
Fly Warsaw Chopin to Cologne Bonn • 6h 41m
59€ - 209€
Fly Szczytno to Dortmund, train • 4h 24m
113€ - 323€
Fly Warsaw Chopin to Frankfurt, train • 5h 19m
85€ - 272€
Train • 10h 56m
40€ - 164€
Bus • 19h 26m
50€ - 65€
Drive • 9h 34m
120€ - 180€
Warsaw to Cologne by trains
The train journey time between Warsaw and Cologne is around 12h 12m and covers a distance of around 1110 km. The fastest train normally takes 10h 59m. Operated by PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity and others, the Warsaw to Cologne train service departs from Warszawa Centralna and arrives in Koeln Hbf. Typically 33 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Train route overview
First and last trains
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Warsaw to Cologne train schedules
Trains departing Sunday, June 13, 2021
Trains departing Monday, June 14, 2021
Trains departing Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Trains departing Wednesday, June 16, 2021
PKP Intercity
PKP Intercity
PKP Intercity
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
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International entry into Germany from Poland
- Entry is restricted for citizens and permanent residents of Poland
Restricted for: Foreign nationals from outside Germany with the above exceptions
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Conditions of entry into Germany from Poland
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival for all travellers by air
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 5
- The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
- Pre-arrival health declaration
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempted from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Arrivals vaccinated against COVID-19 are exempted from compulsory quarantine
- Quarantine is not required if the traveller has recovered from COVID-19 in the past 6 months (certificate needed)
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival for all travellers by air
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 5
- The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
- Pre-arrival health declaration
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempted from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Arrivals vaccinated against COVID-19 are exempted from compulsory quarantine
- Quarantine is not required if the traveller has recovered from COVID-19 in the past 6 months (certificate needed)
France: Mayotte, French Guiana, Guadeloupe
Finland: Satakunta, Uusimaa, Varsinais-Suomi
Norway: Innlandet
Portugal: Azores, Madeira
This applies to arrivals from all countries, with no exceptions
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
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Considerations leaving from Poland
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, entry into Germany from Poland is currently restricted.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Cologne is 116 117.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Cologne is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Cologne is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 116 117.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Poland from Germany.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 8 Jun 2021
Exceptions may apply, for full details: Robert Koch Institute.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Warsaw to Cologne is to train and fly which costs 90 zł - 550 zł and takes 5h 16m.
The quickest way to get from Warsaw to Cologne is to fly and train which costs 500 zł - 1 500 zł and takes 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct bus from Warsaw to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Centrum 06 and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Warsaw and Leverkusen Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 26m.
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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
It is 981 km from Warsaw to Cologne. It is approximately 1107.9 km to drive.
The best way to get from Warsaw to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 10h 56m and costs 180 zł - 750 zł.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Warsaw to Cologne, including transfers.
Warsaw to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Warsaw station.
Warsaw to Cologne train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Warszawa Centralna station.
The best way to get from Warsaw to Cologne is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs 260 zł - 950 zł. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 180 zł - 750 zł and takes 10h 56m, you could also bus, which costs 240 zł - 300 zł and takes 19h 26m.
- Distance: 980.7 km
- Duration: 5h 20m
What companies run services between Warsaw, Poland and Cologne, Germany?
Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa and six other airlines fly from Warsaw to Cologne hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Warsaw to Cologne via Berlin Hbf in around 10h 56m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Warsaw Chopin to Dusseldorf via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 390€
Flights from Warsaw Chopin to Dusseldorf via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 470€
Flights from Warsaw Chopin to Cologne Bonn via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 260€ - 420€
Flights from Warsaw Chopin to Cologne Bonn via Frankfurt, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 260€ - 420€
Flights from Warsaw Chopin to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 210€
Flights from Warsaw Chopin to Frankfurt via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 210€
- Website
- lot.com
Flights from Warsaw Chopin to Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 150€
Flights from Warsaw Chopin to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 210€
Flights from Warsaw Chopin to Frankfurt via Krakow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 210€
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Warsaw Chopin to Dusseldorf via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 210€ - 370€
Flights from Warsaw Chopin to Cologne Bonn via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 290€
Flights from Warsaw Chopin to Frankfurt via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 260€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Warsaw Chopin to Dusseldorf via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 200€ - 390€
Flights from Warsaw Chopin to Cologne Bonn via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 220€
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Warsaw Chopin to Cologne Bonn via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 20€ - 110€
Flights from Szczytno to Dortmund
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 100€
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Warsaw Chopin to Cologne Bonn via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 360€ - 850€
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Warsaw Modlin to Cologne Bonn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 80€
- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from D-Flughafen Bf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 14€
- Website
- National Express Rail
Train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 21€ - 26€
- Website
- National Express Rail
- Phone
- 0800 223 5546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Abellio
- Phone
- 0800 2235546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Düsseldorf Flughafen to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- ABELLIO Rail
- Phone
- 0800 223 5546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from D-Flughafen Bf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Abellio NRW
Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 70€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Berlin Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 140€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 24€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Berlin Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 130€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 75€
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- 40€ - 55€
- Comfort
- 50€ - 70€
- Premium
- 50€ - 75€
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 40€
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
- Phone
- 22 364 44 44
- Website
- mazowieckie.com.pl
Train from Warszawa Centralna to Modlin
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 2€ - 4€
- Website
- Koleje Mazowieskie
The rail network in Poland is conveniently organised, with many connections between cities, making it an effective method of travelling around the country. Tickets for regional and express trains are affordable, with children, students, pensioners, people with disability and large families entitled to discounts. Trains have standard 1st and 2nd class reserved seating, and many overnight trains also offer sleepers and couchettes.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 703 200 200
- Website
- intercity.pl
Train from Warszawa Centralna to Modlin
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 14€
- Website
- PKP Intercity
- Book at
- Poland Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 8€ - 10€
- 1st Class
- 10€ - 14€
Train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 24€
- Website
- PKP Intercity
- Book at
- Poland Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 13€ - 16€
- 1st Class
- 19€ - 24€
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Berlin Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 27€ - 35€
- Website
- Flixtrain
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Warsaw to Leverkusen
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 65€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Dusseldorf Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 50m.
Warsaw to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.
Warsaw to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Warsaw to Cologne is 1108 km. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Warsaw to Cologne.
Austrian Airlines, LOT, Swiss and Lufthansa offer flights from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Dusseldorf Airport.
Book your Warsaw to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.
There are 421+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at 75€ per night.
The best way to get from Warsaw to Warsaw Chopin Airport is to line 175 bus which takes 26 min and costs 3 zł - 55 zł.