- Must visit
Museum of the Second World War
One of Europe’s major WWII museums, with a large permanent exhibition presenting the war’s global and civilian dimensions. A top cultural stop in Gdańsk.
Cheapest price
$97
Average price
$117
Fastest journey
18 h 54 m
Average duration
20 h
Buses per day
18
Distance
875 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne to Gdańsk is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Gdańsk will cost around $117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $97.
Of the 18 buses that leave Cologne for Gdańsk on Fri, Jun 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 875 km distance in an average of 20 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 18 h 54 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 21 h 4 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Gdańsk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, and a flight costs an average of $147.
Distance: 543 miles (875 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$90 Average price Cheapest | $148 Average price | $526 Average price | $216 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 41m Average total duration 18h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 2m Average total duration 10h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Gdańsk:
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Gdańsk costing on average $148 (€121).
A bus is $436 (€357) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Gdańsk costing on average $526 (€431).
Other travel options to Gdańsk take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 32m.
Bus takes on average 18h 11m.
Tickets start at around $90 (€74) compared to roughly $216 (€177) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $126 (€103). The journey takes 18h 11m versus 11h 14m 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 Sindbad, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 29h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 26h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 25h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 24h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:14AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 24h26 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 23h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:01AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 21h04 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:14PM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 21h26 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:01PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 21h14 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:14PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 20h01 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $74 |
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Gdańsk buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 20h20 | 5:50 PM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 22h30 | 10:05 PM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 26h25 | 6:05 AM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 23h41 | 7:55 AM Gdańsk, Hala Olivia (aleja Grunwaldzka) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 23h35 | 8:10 AM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 9:01 AM Cologne Hbf | 21h04 | 6:05 AM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 23h05 | 9:55 AM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 21h26 | 9:40 AM Gdańsk, Port Lotniczy (ul Juliusza Slowackiego 200) | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 12:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 19h56 | 8:10 AM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 27h40 | 4:35 PM Gdańsk, Port Lotniczy (ul Juliusza Slowackiego 200) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 23h05 | 12:00 PM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 23h20 | 12:15 PM Gdańsk, Hala Olivia (aleja Grunwaldzka) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:01 PM Cologne Hbf | 21h14 | 12:15 PM Gdańsk, Hala Olivia (aleja Grunwaldzka) | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 3:01 PM Cologne Hbf | 18h54 | 9:55 AM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 1 transfer | |
0 | 4:00 PM Köln, ZOB | 22h00 | 2:00 PM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 19h45 | 1:30 PM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Cologne to Gdańsk run on average 13 times per day, taking around 18h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $57 (€46) but you can travel from only $51 (€42) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 543 miles (875 km) distance in 19h 45m.
Distance 543 miles (875 km) |
Average bus duration 18h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $57 (€46) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 19h 45m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Gdańsk — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Gdańsk trip today.
One of Europe’s major WWII museums, with a large permanent exhibition presenting the war’s global and civilian dimensions. A top cultural stop in Gdańsk.
Modern museum and civic institution documenting the Solidarity movement and the fall of communism in Central Europe. Highly regarded for its immersive exhibition.
A key museum on Poland’s seafaring history, shipbuilding, trade, and port life, spread across historic waterfront buildings on the Motława.
The city’s most famous historic square-like street, lined with ornate townhouses and major landmarks, ideal for first-time visitors.
The main ceremonial street of old Gdańsk, forming part of the Royal Route and offering some of the city’s finest facades.
A picturesque cobbled lane known for terraces, gargoyles, and amber workshops, often featured in photography and social media posts.
A historic Gdańsk herbal liqueur traditionally made with spices and tiny flakes of gold. It is one of the city’s most famous culinary symbols.
Herring served in a Gdańsk style, often with onion, cream or oil, and sometimes apples or pickles. Herring reflects the city’s Baltic maritime heritage.
Baltic fish soup made from local fish and aromatic vegetables. It is a classic coastal dish closely associated with northern Poland.
One of the city’s classic established restaurants, known for Polish and fish dishes, elegant interiors, and long-standing culinary tradition near the old center.
A well-known old-town restaurant focused on traditional Gdańsk and Kashubian cuisine, with seafood, herring, and regional specialties in a historic setting.
A popular restaurant and brewery by the waterfront, serving Polish dishes, beer, and hearty regional fare in a refined but relaxed atmosphere.
Generally cheaper than Western Europe. Hotels in peak summer rise, but food, transit, and everyday costs stay reasonable for most travelers.
Service is often included only in better restaurants, so check the bill. If service was good, tip around 10%. In cafes, bars, taxis, and for delivery, rounding up or leaving a small amount is appreciated but not required.
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