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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Łódź
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Łódź among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of NOK 795 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of NOK 795, while a train costs an average of NOK 1,231.
Distance: 542 miles (873 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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NOK 1,231 Average price | NOK 884 Average price | NOK 795 Average price Cheapest | NOK 2,013 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 5m Average total duration 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 51m Average total duration 16h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cologne to Łódź
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Łódź, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Łódź:
A flight is NOK 89 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cologne to Łódź costing on average NOK 884.
A flight is NOK 436 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Łódź costing on average NOK 1,231.
Other travel options to Łódź take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 5m.
Bus takes on average 16h 51m.
Tickets start at around NOK 1,231 compared to roughly NOK 2,013 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about NOK 782. The journey takes 10h 35m versus 10h 33m 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.
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How to get from Cologne to Łódź by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Łódź is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:55 AM 18h45 Cologne 5:40 AM Łódź NOK 505 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
10:55 AM 18h45 Cologne 5:40 AM Łódź NOK 505 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:14 AM 16h06 Cologne 3:20 AM Łódź NOK 644 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:50 AM 19h35 Cologne 1:25 AM Łódź NOK 560 1 One-way 0 transfers6:50 AM 19h35 Cologne 2:25 AM Łódź NOK 646 1 One-way 0 transfers8:00 PM 18h20 Cologne 2:20 PM Łódź NOK 845 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Łódź:
A flight is NOK 89 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cologne to Łódź costing on average NOK 884.
A flight is NOK 436 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Łódź costing on average NOK 1,231.
Other travel options to Łódź take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 5m.
Bus takes on average 16h 51m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Lodz Wladyslaw Reymont Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Łódź Kaliska.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) and arrive in Łódź, Fabryczna.
- Travel with Malta Air to go to Łódź by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Łódź by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Łódź by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Sindbad.
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