The cheapest and fastest buses from Cologne to Warsaw
Cheapest price
$79
Average price
$113
Fastest journey
17 h 40 m
Average duration
18 h 41 m
Buses per day
15
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 $113 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
Of the 15 buses that leave Cologne for Warsaw on Wed, Dec 03, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 03 the direct buses cover the 981 km distance in an average of 18 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 40 m .
On Wed, Dec 03 the slowest buses will take 20 h 10 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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Compare bus, train, 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 €52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 31m. 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 €52, and a flight costs an average of €257.
Distance: 609 miles (981 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€70 Average price Cheapest | €139 Average price | €459 Average price |
19h 35m Average total duration 19h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 27m Average total duration 12h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m 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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Cologne to Warsaw Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:51AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 22h19 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:01AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 17h44 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:14AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 17h31 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:28AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 20h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:14AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 19h56 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:52PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 18h03 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 21h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:01PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 23h59 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:14PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 19h11 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:51PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 21h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator Regiojet | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 05:47PM | Duration 20h47 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $82 |
Live departures
Cologne to Warsaw bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Warsaw buses for today, Tuesday, December 2. 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 | 8:00 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 24h00 | 8:00 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 24h45 | 8:45 PM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 17h40 | 2:25 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 18h15 | 3:00 PM Warszawa, Stadion Narodowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 22h50 | 9:25 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 20h10 | 9:25 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 19h40 | 8:55 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:25 AM Köln, Deutz Gummersbacher Straße | 21h40 | 5:05 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 21h55 | 7:30 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 22h20 | 7:55 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 23h00 | 8:35 AM Warszawa, Stadion Narodowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 23h57 | 9:32 AM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 21h40 | 11:35 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:45 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 17h40 | 10:25 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Amsterdam -> Prague) · (Prague -> Warsaw) | 6:40 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 22h40 | 5:20 PM Warszawa, al. Jana Pawła II (Dworzec Centralny) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cologne to Warsaw
Buses from Cologne to Warsaw run on average 34 times per day, taking around 19h 5m. 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 40m.
Distance 609 miles (981 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€52) |
Buses per day 34 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 17h 40m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Sindbad, FlixBus, Ecolines, Infobus, Euroticket, BlaBlaCar from Cologne to WarsawYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Warsaw with Sindbad, FlixBus, Ecolines, Infobus, Euroticket, 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.

- Sindbad
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Ecolines
- Assistance
- Designated seating
- Assistance with luggage.
- 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.
- Sindbad
- 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.
- Ecolines
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Cologne to Warsaw, follow these tips:
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- Sindbad
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Ecolines
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 30kg.
- Sindbad
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Ecolines
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Sindbad
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require prior arrangement.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
- Ecolines
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Additional fee may apply.
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
- Cafeteria Köln Hbf (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Express (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 132, 133, 250, 260 Metro: U5, U16, U18 Train: S6, S11, S12, S13
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- McDonald's (0.2 km)
- Vapiano (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 132, 133, 250 Metro: U5, U18 Train: S6, S11, S12
- 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 Centralna (in the station)
- Bistro Express (in the station)
- Pierogi Place (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 127, 128, 175 Metro: M1 Train: SKM
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