The cheapest and fastest buses from Cologne to Warsaw
Cheapest price
$111
Average price
$163
Fastest journey
11 h 40 m
Average duration
13 h
Buses per day
22
Distance
981 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne 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 to Warsaw will cost around $163 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $111.
Of the 22 buses that leave Cologne for Warsaw on Fri, May 01, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 01 the direct buses cover the 981 km distance in an average of 13 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 40 m .
On Fri, May 01 the slowest buses will take 14 h 33 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.
4:10 AM11h40Cologne3:50 PMWarsaw$1111One-way0 transfers
6:00 AM12h30Cologne6:30 PMWarsaw$1131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM22h20Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)9:55 PMWarsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy$1311One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:45 PM18h50Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)12:35 PMWarsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy$1311One-way1 transfer
FlixBus5:45 PM17h40Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)11:25 AMWarszawa, Dworzec Zachodni$1311One-way0 transfers
4:10 AM11h40Cologne3:50 PMWarsaw$1111One-way0 transfers
6:00 AM12h20Cologne6:20 PMWarsaw$1421One-way0 transfers
6:00 AM12h30Cologne6:30 PMWarsaw$1131One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus4:14 PM13h56Cologne Hbf6:10 AMWarszawa, Dworzec Zachodni$1711One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus4:14 PM14h33Cologne Hbf6:47 AMWarszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny$1711One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Warsaw
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Warsaw among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, and a flight costs an average of $306.
Distance: 609 miles (981 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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$92 Average price Cheapest | $182 Average price | $616 Average price |
17h 44m Average total duration 17h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 47m Average total duration 13h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Cologne to Warsaw Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:14AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 17h31 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 21h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:14PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 17h51 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:14PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 17h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:01PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 18h24 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 23h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Live departures
Cologne to Warsaw bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Warsaw buses for today, Thursday, April 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 18h20 | 3:50 PM Warszawa, Stadion Narodowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 17h45 | 3:15 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 22h20 | 9:55 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, May 1 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 19h05 | 9:25 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 19h35 | 9:55 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 21h15 | 5:05 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 8:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 17h31 | 1:45 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 20h51 | 5:05 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 21h55 | 8:30 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 12:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 18h16 | 6:30 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 12:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 17h51 | 6:05 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 20h40 | 9:35 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 20h15 | 11:10 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 4:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 13h56 | 6:10 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 4:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 17h16 | 9:30 AM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 4:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 14h33 | 6:47 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 4:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 15h26 | 7:40 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 17h40 | 11:25 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 18h50 | 12:35 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cologne to Warsaw
Buses from Cologne to Warsaw run on average 32 times per day, taking around 17h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $65 (€52) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 609 miles (981 km) distance in 17h 31m.
Distance 609 miles (981 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€52) |
Buses per day 32 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 17h 31m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 84 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Sindbad, Ecolines, Infobus, BlaBlaCar from Cologne to WarsawYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Warsaw with FlixBus, Sindbad, Ecolines, Infobus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $65 (€52). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cologne to Warsaw
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Warsaw by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Warsaw, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Ecolines
- Assistance
- Designated seating
- Assistance with luggage.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Sindbad
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Royal Castle, a reconstructed historical residence of Polish monarchs featuring art collections and period interiors
- Old Town Market Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its colorful buildings and vibrant atmosphere
- Łazienki Park, a sprawling park with palaces, gardens, and a famous Chopin monument
- POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews, an interactive museum exploring the 1,000-year history of Jews in Poland
- Wilanów Palace, a baroque royal palace with beautiful gardens and a museum.
- Explore the vibrant Praga District, known for its artistic vibe and street art
- Visit the Warsaw Uprising Museum, which offers a deep dive into the city's WWII history
- Enjoy a Vistula River cruise, offering unique views of Warsaw's skyline
- Discover the culinary scene with a food tour of traditional Polish cuisine
- Attend a Chopin concert, celebrating the famous composer's connection to Warsaw.
- Ecolines
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Sindbad
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Ecolines
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 30kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Sindbad
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Ecolines
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Sindbad
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Ecolines
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- additional fee may apply.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Sindbad
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require prior arrangement.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cologne to Warsaw
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Polska (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Bistro Warszawa (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 127, 158, 517, 523 Train: KM, S1, S2
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Terminal (in the station)
- Bistro Chopin (in the station)
- Pierogi Place (0.5 km).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 175, 188, 148 Train: S2, S3
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