How to travel from Cologne to Łódź

There are 2 options to travel between Cologne and Łódź including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Łódź is a bus with an average price of $81 (€66).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Łódź:

A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Łódź costing on average $106 (€87).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Łódź is by train with an average journey time of 10h 55m.

Other travel options to Łódź take longer:

Bus takes on average 17h 45m.

The distance from Cologne to Łódź is approximately 542 miles (873 km).

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Łódź is:

• Around 10 buses per day.
• Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Łódź as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Łódź:

• Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Łódź Kaliska.
• Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Łódź, Fabryczna.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Łódź, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Łódź by train.
• Travel with Sindbad, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Łódź by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Łódź:

• 1 direct buses per day with Sindbad, Infobus.

Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Łódź often also extend their vacation to go to Warsaw, Berlin, Prague, Kraków, Gdańsk. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Łódź and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Łódź to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Łódź, explore the vibrant street art scene with its murals and installations, visit the Central Museum of Textiles to appreciate the city's textile history, and enjoy performances at the Grand Theatre. Relax at the Palm House, a lush botanical garden, and uncover Jewish heritage at the Jewish Cemetery and Radegast Station memorial. Stroll along Piotrkowska Street, shop at Manufaktura, and discover film history at the Łódź Film School. Visit EC1 Łódź for science exhibits and admire the 19th-century architecture in Księży Młyn.

To explore the main attractions in Łódź, including Piotrkowska Street, Manufaktura, and the various museums, a stay of 2 to 3 days is generally sufficient.