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Compare bus, train, and flight for Cologne to Wrocław

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Wrocław among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €42, and a flight costs an average of €141.

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Wrocław among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a flight costs an average of €22.

Distance: 438 miles (705 km)

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Driving

€70

Average price

€56

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Cheapest

€285

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€126

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

9h 56m

Average total duration

9h 26m

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30m

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13h 48m

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13h 18m

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4h 45m

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1h 45m

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3h 0m

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8h 47m

Average total duration

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.7 - 1.8kg

CO2 emissions

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Lufthansa Cityline

Most popular airline

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€115

Average price

€72

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Cheapest

€426

Average price

€126

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

9h 35m

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9h 5m

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30m

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14h 43m

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14h 13m

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5h 43m

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Fastest

2h 43m

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3h 0m

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8h 47m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.7 - 1.8kg

CO2 emissions

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Air Dolomiti

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Wrocław is a bus with an average price of €56.

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

A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Wrocław costing on average €70.

A bus is €229 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Wrocław costing on average €285.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Wrocław is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Wrocław take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 26m.

Bus takes on average 13h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Cologne and Wrocław including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne to Wrocław among Omio's users.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Wrocław is a bus with an average price of €72.

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

A bus is €43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Wrocław costing on average €115.

A bus is €355 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Wrocław costing on average €426.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Wrocław is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 43m.

Other travel options to Wrocław take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 5m.

Bus takes on average 14h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Cologne and Wrocław including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne to Wrocław among Omio's users.

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from Cologne to Wrocław

How to get from Cologne to Wrocław by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Cologne to Wrocław is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    4:14 PM12h06
    Cologne Hbf
    4:20 AMWrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny
    491One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    4:14 PM12h06
    Cologne Hbf
    4:20 AMWrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny
    491One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1985 · LH1634
    8:10 PM3h10
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    11:20 PMWrocław–Copernicus Airport
    1621One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    3:35 PM12h45
    Cologne Hbf
    4:20 AMWrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny
    491One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    7:48 AM11h17
    Cologne Hbf
    7:05 PMWrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny
    591One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 217 · ICE 1559 · EC 133
    9:58 AM8h32
    Cologne Messe/Deutz
    6:30 PMWrocław Główny
    701One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:55 PM15h40
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    9:35 AMWrocław, Plac Grunwaldzki (Specjalny Ośrodek Szkolno-Wychowawczy nr 1)
    491One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:55 PM15h40
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    6:35 AMWrocław, Plac Grunwaldzki (Specjalny Ośrodek Szkolno-Wychowawczy nr 1)
    491One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:55 PM15h55
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    4:50 AMWrocław, Plac Grunwaldzki (Specjalny Ośrodek Szkolno-Wychowawczy nr 1)
    491One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+SmartwingsEW8
    6:20 PM7h50
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    2:10 AMWrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny
    761One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW6+FlixBusFlixBus
    5:10 PM9h00
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    2:10 AMWrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny
    761One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW2+FlixBusFlixBus
    7:00 AM9h35
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    4:35 PMWrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny
    761One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Wrocław

Travel to Wrocław easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Wrocław.

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There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Wrocław including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Wrocław is a bus with an average price of €56.

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

A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Wrocław costing on average €70.

A bus is €229 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Wrocław costing on average €285.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Wrocław is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Wrocław take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 26m.

Bus takes on average 13h 18m.

The distance from Cologne to Wrocław is approximately 438 miles (705 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Wrocław is:
  • Around 23 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Wrocław:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Wrocław–Copernicus Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Wrocław Główny.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Wrocław, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Wizz Air, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Wrocław by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar, RVK Regionalverkehr Köln GmbH NL Berg.Gladb, Wupsi, RVK Regionalverkehr Köln GmbH NL Wermelsk. to go to Wrocław by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Wrocław by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Wrocław:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Wrocław often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Berlin, Warsaw, Vienna, Kraków. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Wrocław and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Wrocław to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Wrocław, you can explore the vibrant street art scene with murals scattered throughout the city and take a relaxing boat tour along the Oder River for unique views of the architecture. Visit the Hydropolis, an interactive museum about water, and enjoy a performance at the Wrocław Opera House. For tranquility, discover the Japanese Garden. Notable sights include the colorful Market Square with its historic Town Hall, the Gothic architecture of Ostrów Tumski, the UNESCO-listed Centennial Hall, the expansive Wrocław Zoo, and the Panorama of the Battle of Racławice.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Wrocław is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Market Square, Ostrow Tumski, and the Panorama of the Battle of Racławice, while also allowing for some leisure time.

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