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Trip Overview

The average train between Warsaw and Cologne takes 12h 44m and the fastest train takes 12h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Warsaw 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.

12h 44m
Duration
1,146 km
Distance
€186
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin-Lichtenbergtrain train Eic
  2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 19 / ...
11h 35m
€108–338

Warsaw to Cologne train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Warsaw and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Warsaw is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Cologne at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin-Lichtenberg and take an average of 12h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    PKP IntercityS-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 29m • 2 changes

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    PKP IntercityBVGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    PKP IntercityS-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 15m • 2 changes

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    PKP IntercityS-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 15m • 2 changes

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    PKP IntercityS-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 14m • 2 changes

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    PKP IntercityS-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    PKP IntercityS-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 15m • 2 changes

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    PKP IntercityS-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 15m • 2 changes

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    PKP IntercityS-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 14m • 2 changes

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    PKP IntercityS-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    PKP IntercityS-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 15m • 2 changes

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    PKP IntercityS-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 15m • 2 changes

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    PKP IntercityS-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 14m • 2 changes

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    PKP IntercityBVGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    PKP IntercityS-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 15m • 2 changes

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    PKP IntercityS-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 15m • 2 changes

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    PKP IntercityS-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 14m • 2 changes

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    PKP IntercityS-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    PKP IntercityS-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 15m • 2 changes

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    PKP IntercityS-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 15m • 2 changes

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    PKP IntercityBVGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 14m • 2 changes

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    PKP IntercityS-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Warsaw to Cologne? 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: 1,145.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 44m

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

You can take a train from Warszawa Centralna to Köln Hbf via Berlin-Lichtenberg, S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, and Berlin Hbf in around 11h 35m.

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