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

The cheapest way to get from Warsaw to Cologne is to bus which costs €85 - €150 and takes 19h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Warsaw to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 5h 16m and costs €110 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Warsaw and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni and arriving at Köln. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 19h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Warsaw and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Warsaw to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Warszawa Centralna and arriving at Köln Hbf via S+U Lichtenberg Bhf and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.

How far is it from Warsaw to Cologne?

The distance between Warsaw and Cologne is 1049 km. The road distance is 1105.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Warsaw to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 11h 33m and costs €120 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Warsaw to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Warsaw to Cologne bus from?

Warsaw to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Warsaw, National Stadium 01 station.

Where do I catch the Warsaw to Cologne train from?

Warsaw to Cologne train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Warszawa Centralna station.

Train, bus or fly from Warsaw to Cologne?

The best way to get from Warsaw to Cologne is to train which takes 11h 33m and costs €120 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus via Leverkusen, which costs €90 - €150 and takes 18h 56m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €270 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Warsaw to Cologne bus arrive?

Warsaw to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Warsaw to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Warsaw to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Warsaw to Cologne is 1106 km. It takes approximately 9h 10m to drive from Warsaw to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane WAW - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 20m
€87–286
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni to Kölnbus 846421
19h 35m
€85–150
Train
1. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin-Lichtenbergtrain Eic
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
11h 33m
€124–680
Bus via Leverkusen
1. Take the bus from Warsaw, National Stadium 01 to Leverkusenbus N1327
18h 56m
€90–150
Drive 1,105.9 km
1. Drive from Warsaw to Colognecar 1,105.9 km
9h 10m
€159–230
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane WAW - CGN
6h 1m
€93–264
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane WAW - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 16m
€111–333
Fly to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane WAW - DTM
2. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 13m
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane WAW - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h
€108–438
Train via Reinickendorf
1. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain Eic
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
12h 5m
€120–660

Warsaw to Cologne by train

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Distance: 1,048.8 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Warsaw, National Stadium 01 to Leverkusen twice daily. Tickets cost €90–150 and the journey takes 18h 35m.

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