What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Ełk?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Ełk is to bus which costs 490 zł - 800 zł and takes 23h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Ełk?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Ełk is to train and fly which takes 9h 9m and costs 550 zł - 1 500 zł.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Ełk?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Ełk. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Ełk Dworzec PKP via Leverkusen and Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Ełk?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Ełk. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Elk via S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, Rzepin and Poznan Glowny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 17m.

How far is it from Cologne to Ełk?

The distance between Cologne and Ełk is 1317 km. The road distance is 1331.3 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Ełk without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Ełk without a car is to train which takes 16h 17m and costs 850 zł - 1 700 zł.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Ełk?

It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Cologne to Ełk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Ełk bus from?

Cologne to Ełk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Ełk train from?

Cologne to Ełk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Ełk?

The best way to get from Cologne to Ełk is to train which takes 16h 17m and costs 850 zł - 1 700 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 490 zł - 800 zł and takes 23h 27m.

Where does the Cologne to Ełk bus arrive?

Cologne to Ełk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Warsaw, Bus Station West.

Where does the Cologne to Ełk train arrive?

Cologne to Ełk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Ełk?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Ełk is 1331 km. It takes approximately 11h 23m to drive from Cologne to Ełk.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Ełk?

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Cologne to Ełk - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Cologne to Ełk by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)plane DUS - WAW
2. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Bialystok Zielone Wzgorzatrain
3. Take the train from Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza to Elktrain
9h 10m
zł 470–1,367
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Kaunas, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Kaunas (KUN)plane CGN - KUN
2. Take the bus from Kaunas, Bus Station to Elk, Dabrowskiego - Bus station 01 and Railway station 02bus
9h 24m
zł 421–1,725
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
3. Take the train from Rzepin to Poznan Glownytrain 95 / ...
4. Take the train from Poznan Glowny to Elktrain Ic
16h 17m
zł 853–1,645
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Warsaw, Bus Station Westbus N1320 / ...
2. Take the bus from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni to Ełk Dworzec PKPbus
23h 27m
zł 499–766
Drive 1,331.3 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Ełkcar 1,331.3 km
11h 23m
zł 845–1,221
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)plane FRA - WAW
3. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Bialystok Zielone Wzgorzatrain
4. Take the train from Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza to Elktrain
9h 9m
zł 589–1,411
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Olsztyn-Mazury, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickedetrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Olsztyn-Mazury (SZY)plane DTM - SZY
3. Take the train from Szczytno to Elktrain
9h 19m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN)plane FRA - GDN
3. Take the bus from Gdansk Airport to Elblągbus
4. Take the train from Elblag to Olsztyn Glownytrain
5. Take the train from Olsztyn Glowny to Elktrain
10h 32m
zł 631–1,351
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickedetrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN)plane DTM - GDN
3. Take the bus from Gdansk Airport to Elblągbus
4. Take the train from Elblag to Olsztyn Glownytrain
5. Take the train from Olsztyn Glowny to Elktrain
11h 21m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Poznań–Ławica Henryk Wieniawski Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Poznań–Ławica Henryk Wieniawski Airport (POZ)plane FRA - POZ
3. Take the train from Poznan Glowny to Elktrain
10h 37m
zł 780–1,686
Train to Weeze Airport, fly to Olsztyn-Mazury, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Krefeld Hbftrain
2. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Olsztyn-Mazury (SZY)plane NRN - SZY
3. Take the train from Szczytno to Elktrain
9h 55m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Augustówbus
3. Take the bus from Augustów to Ełk Dworzec PKPbus
24h 59m
zł 549–1,146

Cologne to Ełk by train

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16h 17mAverage Duration

zł 853Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,316.7 km
Duration: 9h 10m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Elk via S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, Rzepin, and Poznan Glowny in around 16h 17m. Alternatively, 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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