The distance between Warsaw and Cologne is around 1,108km (688 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 9h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Warsaw to Cologne by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Berlin Hbf and then to Köln Hbf.
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Take the bus to Köln.
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There are several options for getting from Warsaw to Cologne by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 17h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 9h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).
The distance between Warsaw and Cologne is around 1,108km (688 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 980km (609 miles)
It takes around 10h 30m to get from Warsaw and Cologne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Warsaw to Cologne is to drive which takes around 9h 35m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Warsaw and Cologne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Warsaw and Cologne. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Warsaw to Cologne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Berlin Hbf. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.
PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain run train services between Warsaw and Cologne. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 10h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Warsaw and Cologne. It typically takes around 17h 60m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Warsaw to Cologne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dw. Zachodni 02. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 60m.
Ecolines run regular bus services between Warsaw and Cologne. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 17h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Warsaw to Cologne. We recommend that you take the train to Berlin Hbf and then to Köln Hbf. instead which will take 10h 30m.
The closest major airport to Cologne is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Cologne. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Warsaw and Cologne. The distance is around 1,108km (688 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Warsaw to Cologne is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 30m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Berlin Hbf + 1 similar | 10hrs | €135($135) | once daily | 1,116km (693 miles) |
Train | 10h 30m | €135($135) | every 4 hours | 1,110km (690 miles) |
Bus | 17h 60m | €120($120) | 4 times a week | 1,244km (773 miles) |
Drive | 9h 35m | €185($185) | on demand | 1,108km (688 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cologne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.