The average train between Gniezno and Cologne takes 8h 34m and the fastest train takes 8h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Gniezno to Cologne. 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 Gniezno and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 2:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Gniezno is at 4:51 PM which arrives into Cologne at 2:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Poznan Glowny and take an average of 8h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



8h 55m • 3 changes


8h 22m • 3 changes


8h 23m • 3 changes


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No, there is no direct train from Gniezno to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Gniezno station and arriving at Cologne station via Poznan Glowny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
Gniezno to Cologne train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Gniezno station.
Gniezno to Cologne train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Gniezno to Cologne train tickets online with PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Gniezno and Cologne is 752.8 km. The road distance is 865 km.
You can take a train from Gniezno to Köln Hbf via Poznan Glowny, Berlin Gesundbrunnen, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, and S Spandau Bhf in around 9h 56m.