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POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
Award-winning museum presenting 1,000 years of Jewish history in Poland through immersive multimedia exhibitions. One of Warsaw’s most important cultural institutions.
Cheapest price
$76
Average price
$100
Fastest journey
13 h 56 m
Average duration
16 h 4 m
Buses per day
21
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 $100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $76.
Of the 21 buses that leave Cologne for Warsaw on Mon, Jun 15, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct buses cover the 981 km distance in an average of 16 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 56 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest buses will take 17 h 21 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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FlixTrainOmio 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 $59. 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 $59, and a flight costs an average of $307.
Distance: 609 miles (981 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$92 Average price Cheapest | $189 Average price | $742 Average price | $243 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 47m Average total duration 17h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 46m Average total duration 14h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Warsaw:
A bus is $98 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Warsaw costing on average $189 (€153).
A bus is $650 (€528) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Warsaw costing on average $742 (€602).
Other travel options to Warsaw take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 16m.
Bus takes on average 17h 17m.
Tickets start at around $92 (€74) compared to roughly $243 (€197) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $152 (€123). The journey takes 17h 17m versus 11h 27m 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, Ecolines, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:14AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 20h51 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 08:14AM | Arrival Time 03:52AM | Duration 19h38 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 06:47AM | Duration 21h27 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 21h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:14PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 18h16 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:01PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 21h34 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $178 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:14PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 13h56 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:01PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 18h24 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 23h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $77 |
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Warsaw buses for tomorrow, Monday, June 15. 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 | 2:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 19h35 | 9:55 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 19h05 | 9:25 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 21h15 | 5:05 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 8:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 20h51 | 5:05 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 8:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 17h31 | 1:45 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:25 AM Köln, Deutz Gummersbacher Straße | 21h40 | 6:05 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 21h55 | 8:30 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 12:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 17h51 | 6:05 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 12:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 18h16 | 6:30 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 17h21 | 9:35 AM Warszawa, Stadion Narodowy | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 16h21 | 8:35 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 13h56 | 6:10 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 17h16 | 9:30 AM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 15h26 | 7:40 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 19h35 | 12:35 PM 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 | 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 | |
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Buses from Cologne to Warsaw run on average 31 times per day, taking around 17h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $59 (€48) if you book in advance.
There are 4 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 16h 21m.
Distance 609 miles (981 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $59 (€48) |
Buses per day 31 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 16h 21m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Warsaw — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Warsaw trip today.
Award-winning museum presenting 1,000 years of Jewish history in Poland through immersive multimedia exhibitions. One of Warsaw’s most important cultural institutions.
A powerful museum documenting the 1944 Warsaw Uprising with interactive displays, personal testimonies, and historical artifacts. Essential for understanding the city’s identity.
Major national collection featuring Polish and European painting, decorative arts, ancient art, and temporary exhibitions. A strong choice for both classic and modern art lovers.
Historic heart of the city, rebuilt after World War II and filled with colorful townhouses, squares, churches, and atmospheric streets.
Warsaw’s most famous park, known for palaces, peacocks, lakeside walks, and the Chopin Monument concert setting.
Prestigious historic avenue on the Royal Route lined with churches, palaces, monuments, and elegant facades.
Poland’s iconic dumplings, commonly filled with potato and cheese, meat, cabbage and mushrooms, or seasonal fruit. They are a staple in Warsaw homes and traditional restaurants.
A tangy rye sour soup often served with white sausage and egg, sometimes in a bread bowl. It is one of the most traditional Polish soups and very popular in Warsaw.
Breaded pork cutlet, usually served with potatoes and cabbage salad. This classic comfort dish is one of the best-known everyday meals in Poland.
A respected traditional restaurant known for hearty Polish cuisine, old-fashioned interiors, and strong service. Popular for celebratory meals and classic recipes.
A long-running favorite near the Old Town for traditional Polish dishes, including soups, dumplings, and regional specialties, in a rustic setting.
A well-known Warsaw chain specializing in traditional Polish food, especially pierogi, soups, and classic comfort dishes, with a cozy old-town atmosphere.
Moderate by European capital standards: dining and transport are good value, while central hotels cost more.
Service is often included only in some places. Tip 10% in restaurants for good service, round up taxis, and small tips are optional in cafes and bars.
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Warsaw Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy -> Warszawa Centralna
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