The average train between Cologne and Oświęcim takes 19h 29m and the fastest train takes 14h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Oświęcim. 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 twice daily between Cologne and Oświęcim. The earliest departure is at 8:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Oświęcim at 5:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 19h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Oświęcim. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Oświęcim station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 29m.
Cologne to Oświęcim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Oświęcim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Oswiecim station.
Book your Cologne to Oświęcim train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Oświęcim is 872.2 km. The road distance is 1,173 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Oswiecim via Nürnberg Hbf, Schwandorf, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, and Bohumin in around 14h 53m.