The cheapest and fastest buses from Warsaw to Cologne
Cheapest price
$99
Average price
$140
Fastest journey
17 h 50 m
Average duration
18 h 20 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
981 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Warsaw to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Warsaw to Cologne will cost around $140 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
Of the 19 buses that leave Warsaw for Cologne on Wed, Nov 05, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 981 km distance in an average of 18 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 50 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 18 h 55 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 Warsaw to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Cologne 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 38m. 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 €247.
Distance: 609 miles (981 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€73 Average price Cheapest | €122 Average price | €495 Average price |
17h 55m Average total duration 17h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 25m Average total duration 11h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Warsaw to Cologne Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $190 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 21h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $176 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 26h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator Regiojet | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 24h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 12:58PM | Duration 21h13 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 12:58PM | Duration 19h53 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 12:58PM | Duration 19h18 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 21h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:23PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 23h17 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 05:46PM | Duration 21h56 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 23h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 23h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 22h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 21h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $109 |
Live departures
Warsaw to Cologne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Warsaw to Cologne buses for today, Tuesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:55 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 19h30 | 6:25 PM Köln, Deutz Gummersbacher Straße | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:55 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 17h51 | 4:46 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 23h00 | 10:45 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, November 5 | |||||
(Warsaw -> Prague) · (Prague -> Amsterdam) | 7:00 AM Warszawa, al. Jana Pawła II (Dworzec Centralny) | 24h05 | 7:05 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 19h25 | 2:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 18h55 | 2:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Warszawa, Metro Stadion Narodowy 01 | 18h25 | 7:10 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:20 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 17h50 | 7:10 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 3:00 PM Warszawa | 20h00 | 11:00 AM Köln, ZOB | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:40 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 20h05 | 12:45 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 19h00 | 11:40 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 6:10 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 18h35 | 12:45 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 17h55 | 12:05 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:23 PM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 23h17 | 5:40 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 6:50 PM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 23h06 | 5:56 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 24h30 | 7:20 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:20 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 22h20 | 5:40 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 PM Warszawa, Metro Stadion Narodowy 01 | 23h55 | 7:20 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Warsaw to Cologne
Distance 609 miles (981 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 (€52) |
Buses per day 32 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 17h 40m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Warsaw to Cologne start from as low as $64 (€52) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $89 (€73) depending on the train type and class.
Bus providers: Sindbad, FlixBus, Infobus, Ecolines, BlaBlaCar from Warsaw to CologneYou can travel by bus between Warsaw to Cologne with Sindbad, FlixBus, Infobus, Ecolines, BlaBlaCar for as low as $54 (€44). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Warsaw to Cologne

- Sindbad
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and iconic Gothic masterpiece with twin spires
- Museum Ludwig, renowned for its extensive collection of modern art including works by Picasso and Warhol
- Hohenzollern Bridge, famous for its thousands of love locks and panoramic views of the Rhine River
- Old Town (Altstadt), a charming area with narrow streets, historic buildings, and traditional beer halls
- Cologne Zoo, one of the oldest and most diverse zoos in Germany, home to a wide variety of animal species.
- Cologne Chocolate Museum, an interactive museum dedicated to the history and production of chocolate
- Rhine River Cruise, a scenic boat tour offering views of Cologne's skyline and iconic landmarks
- Visit the Botanical Gardens Flora, a beautiful park with diverse plant species and stunning floral displays
- Explore the Belgian Quarter, known for its trendy boutiques, cafes, and vibrant street art
- Attend a concert at the Cologne Philharmonic Hall, renowned for its exceptional acoustics and diverse musical performances.
- 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.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
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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).
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Sindbad
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Sindbad
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require prior arrangement.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Warsaw to Cologne
- 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
- 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
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- 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
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
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