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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cologne and Ełk takes 23h 28m and the fastest bus takes 23h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cologne to Ełk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

23h 28m
Duration
1,468 km
Distance
zł 669
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Cologne to Ełk bus times

Buses run twice daily between Cologne and Ełk. The earliest departure is at 5:12 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Ełk at 8:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf and take an average of 23h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    WupsiFlixBusŻak Express23h 9m • 2 changes
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    WupsiFlixBusŻak Express23h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    WupsiFlixBusŻak Express23h 9m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    WupsiFlixBusŻak Express23h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    WupsiFlixBusŻak Express23h 9m • 2 changes
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    WupsiFlixBusŻak Express23h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    WupsiFlixBusŻak Express23h 4m • 2 changes
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    WupsiFlixBusŻak Express24h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    WupsiFlixBusŻak Express23h 9m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    WupsiFlixBusŻak Express23h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    WupsiFlixBusŻak Express23h 9m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    WupsiFlixBusŻak Express23h 38m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Ełk? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,468 km
  • Duration: 23h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Ełk Dworzec PKP via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, and Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni in around 23h 27m.

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