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POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
Award-winning museum tracing 1,000 years of Jewish life in Poland through immersive multimedia exhibitions on the former Warsaw Ghetto site.
Cheapest price
$149
Average price
$205
Fastest journey
10 h 12 m
Average duration
10 h 30 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
981 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $205 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $149.
It's difficult to get from Cologne to Warsaw without transferring at least once.
ICE 543 · EC 47
ICE 545 · EC 49
ICE 847 · EC 231 · EIC 8104
ICE 643 · 3358 · Bus RB66 · IC 8331
ICE 943 · 73783 · EC 431
IC 2204 · ICE 1547 · EC 231 · EIC 8104
ICE 847 · EC 231 · EIC 8104
ICE 549 · EC 249
ICE 545 · EC 49
ICE 543 · EC 47Omio 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 $60. 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 $60, and a flight costs an average of $309.
Distance: 609 miles (981 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$191 Average price | $92 Average price Cheapest | $747 Average price | $245 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 46m Average total duration 14h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 47m Average total duration 17h 17m 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) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 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 $191 (€153).
A bus is $655 (€528) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Warsaw costing on average $747 (€602).
Other travel options to Warsaw take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 16m.
Bus takes on average 17h 17m.
Tickets start at around $191 (€153) compared to roughly $245 (€197) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $55 (€44). The journey takes 14h 16m versus 11h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Warsaw trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 618 · ICE 543 · EC 47 | Delayed 4:11 AM 6:27 AMCologne Hbf | 10h33 | 5:00 PM Warsaw Central | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
ICE 543 · EC 47 | On time 6:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 10h35 | 5:00 PM Warsaw Central | 1 transfer | |
ICE 545 · EC 49 | On time 8:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 10h35 | 7:00 PM Warsaw Central | 1 transfer | |
ICE 847 · EC 231 · EIC 8104 | On time 9:26 AM Cologne Hbf | 10h32 | 7:58 PM Warsaw Central | 2 transfers | |
IC 2204 · ICE 1547 · EC 231 · EIC 8104 | On time 9:46 AM Cologne Hbf | 10h12 | 7:58 PM Warsaw Central | 3 transfers | |
ICE 547 · EC 247 | On time 10:24 AM Cologne Hbf | 10h36 | 9:00 PM Warsaw Central | 1 transfer | |
ICE 549 · EC 249 | On time 12:26 PM Cologne Hbf | 10h34 | 11:00 PM Warsaw Central | 1 transfer | |
ICE 943 · 73783 · EC 431 | On time 3:28 PM Cologne Hbf | 14h32 | 6:00 AM Warsaw Central | 2 transfers | |
ICE 643 · 3358 · Bus RB66 · IC 8331 | On time 4:26 PM Cologne Hbf | 16h34 | 9:00 AM Warsaw Central | 4 transfers | |
ICE 643 · 3358 · Bus RB66 · EIC 8100 | On time 4:26 PM Cologne Hbf | 17h33 | 9:59 AM Warsaw Central | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Cologne to Warsaw run on average 13 times per day, taking around 14h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $73 (€59) but you can travel from only $60 (€48) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 609 miles (981 km) distance in 10h 31m.
Distance 609 miles (981 km) |
Average train duration 14h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $73 (€59) |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 10h 31m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Best time to book 84 days |
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Award-winning museum tracing 1,000 years of Jewish life in Poland through immersive multimedia exhibitions on the former Warsaw Ghetto site.
One of Warsaw’s most important museums, presenting the 1944 uprising with powerful artifacts, films, and interactive displays.
Major national collection with Polish and European painting, decorative arts, antiquities, and temporary exhibitions.
UNESCO-listed historic center with colorful facades, market square, city walls, and the city’s most atmospheric streets.
Ceremonial historic route linking major palaces, churches, and squares, ideal for a classic first walk through Warsaw.
Warsaw’s most famous park with palaces, peacocks, monuments, and landscaped grounds popular with locals and visitors alike.
Poland’s iconic dumplings, commonly filled with potato and cheese, meat, or seasonal fruit. In Warsaw, they are a staple comfort food served boiled or pan-fried.
A tangy rye sour soup traditionally served with sausage and egg, often in a bread bowl. It is one of the most recognizable Polish soups in Warsaw.
Breaded pork cutlet, usually served with potatoes and cooked cabbage or beetroot. It is a classic Polish home-style main dish popular in Warsaw.
A respected classic restaurant known for refined Polish cuisine, old-world interiors, and specialties such as schabowy, tartare, and seasonal dishes.
A long-running central Warsaw restaurant focused on regional Polish dishes, with a cozy interior and a broad menu of soups, dumplings, and meat dishes.
A well-known casual Polish chain in Warsaw, famous for pierogi, żurek, and other classic comfort dishes in a traditional setting.
Moderate for Europe: public transport and casual meals are good value, while central hotels and upscale dining cost more.
Service is often included only in higher-end places. In restaurants, 10% is appreciated for good service. Round up taxis slightly; tipping in cafés and bars is optional.
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