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POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
Award-winning museum tracing 1,000 years of Jewish life in Poland through immersive multimedia exhibitions on the former Warsaw Ghetto site.
Cheapest price
$63
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
17 h 40 m
Average duration
18 h 3 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
971 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Warsaw is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Warsaw will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
Of the 3 buses that leave Cologne Bonn Airport for Warsaw on Sat, Jun 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct buses cover the 971 km distance in an average of 18 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 40 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest buses will take 18 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cologne Bonn Airport to Warsaw among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, and a flight costs an average of $171.
Distance: 603 miles (971 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$85 Average price Cheapest | $612 Average price | $180 Average price | $245 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 1m Average total duration 19h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 58m Average total duration 10h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Bonn Airport to Warsaw:
A bus is $95 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Warsaw costing on average $180 (€145).
A bus is $527 (€425) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Warsaw costing on average $612 (€494).
Other travel options to Warsaw take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 28m.
Bus takes on average 19h 31m.
Tickets start at around $85 (€69) compared to roughly $245 (€198) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $160 (€129). The journey takes 19h 31m versus 10h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Sindbad, Ecolines, Infobus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Bonn Airport to Warsaw buses for today, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:45 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 18h15 | 3:00 PM Warsaw | 0 transfersDirect | |
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![]() | 4:45 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 17h40 | 10:25 AM Warsaw | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:45 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 18h15 | 2:00 PM Warsaw | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Cologne Bonn Airport to Warsaw run on average 26 times per day, taking around 19h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $63 (€51) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 20:45. The fastest bus covers the 603 miles (971 km) distance in 17h 40m.
Distance 603 miles (971 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $63 (€51) |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 17h 40m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 8:45 PM |
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Award-winning museum tracing 1,000 years of Jewish life in Poland through immersive multimedia exhibitions on the former Warsaw Ghetto site.
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Moderate for Europe: public transport and casual meals are good value, while central hotels and upscale dining cost more.
Service is often included only in higher-end places. In restaurants, 10% is appreciated for good service. Round up taxis slightly; tipping in cafés and bars is optional.
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