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

The cheapest way to get from Poznań to Cologne is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 13h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poznań to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 4h 50m and costs €120 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Poznań and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Poznań to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Poznań and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Masurenallee - Berlin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Poznań and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Poznań to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Poznan Glowny and arriving at Köln Hbf via S+U Lichtenberg Bhf and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

How far is it from Poznań to Cologne?

The distance between Poznań and Cologne is 846 km. The road distance is 807.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Poznań to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs €75 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Poznań to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poznań to Cologne bus from?

Poznań to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Poznań station.

Where do I catch the Poznań to Cologne train from?

Poznań to Cologne train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Poznan Glowny station.

Train, bus or fly from Poznań to Cologne?

The best way to get from Poznań to Cologne is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs €75 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus via Berlin, which costs and takes 10h 4m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €280 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Poznań to Cologne bus arrive?

Poznań to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Berlin ZOB station.

Where does the Poznań to Cologne train arrive?

Poznań to Cologne train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Berlin-Lichtenberg station.

Can I drive from Poznań to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Poznań to Cologne is 807 km. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Poznań to Cologne.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poznan Glowny to Berlin-Lichtenbergtrain Eic / ...
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
9h 3m
€75–322
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Poznan, Bus Station to Leverkusenbus N1320 / ...
13h 48m
€70–120
Bus via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Poznań to Berlin ZOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
10h 4m
Drive 807.4 km
1. Drive from Poznań to Colognecar 807.4 km
6h 44m
€117–169
Fly Poznań–Ławica Henryk Wieniawski Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Poznań–Ławica Henryk Wieniawski Airport (POZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane POZ - DUS
6h 20m
€98–272
Train via Reinickendorf
1. Take the train from Poznan Glowny to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain Eic / ...
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
9h 34m
€71–305
Fly Poznań–Ławica Henryk Wieniawski Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Poznań–Ławica Henryk Wieniawski Airport (POZ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane POZ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 50m
€126–302
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Poznan Glowny to Berlin-Lichtenbergtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
5h 53m
€104–305
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Poznan Glowny to Berlin-Lichtenbergtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
6h 30m
€124–318
Fly Poznań–Ławica Henryk Wieniawski Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Poznań–Ławica Henryk Wieniawski Airport (POZ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane POZ - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
8h
€124–385

Poznań to Cologne by train

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Distance: 846.4 km
Duration: 9h 3m

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

You can take a train from Poznan Glowny to Köln Hbf via Berlin-Lichtenberg, S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, and Berlin Hbf in around 9h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poznań to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Berlin ZOB and Masurenallee - Berlin in around 10h 4m.

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