The average train between Cologne and Ełk takes 19h 36m and the fastest train takes 15h. The train 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Cologne and Ełk. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Ełk at 5:58 PM. All services require a transfer at S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf and take an average of 19h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Ełk. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf station and arriving at Elk station via S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf station, Rzepin station and Poznan Glowny station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 36m.
Cologne to Ełk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Ełk train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Elk station.
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The distance between Cologne and Ełk is 1092.1 km. The road distance is 1331 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Elk via S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, Rzepin, and Poznan Glowny in around 16h 18m.