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How to travel from Kraków to Cologne

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from Kraków to Cologne

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Deutsche BahnTLK 38106 · EC 40 · ICE 1540
02:13PM16h02
Kraków Główny
06:15AMCologne Hbf
$931One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

Deutsche BahnTLK 38106 · EC 40 · ICE 1540
02:13PM16h02
Kraków Główny
06:15AMCologne Hbf
$931One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Austrian AirlinesOS684+Eurowings OS8913
07:00AM3h35
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
10:35AMCologne Bonn Airport
$7641One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 134 · IC 2174 · ICE 1154
09:55AM11h45
Kraków Główny
09:40PMCologne Hbf
$1391One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 58 · ICE 842 · ICE 209
11:50AM12h58
Kraków Główny
12:48AMCologne Hbf
$1241One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 58 · RJ 179 · EC 458+Hessische Landesbahn15160
11:50AM18h14
Kraków Główny
06:04AMCologne Hbf
$1081One-way
4 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:45PM20h00
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
11:45AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$1091One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
01:50AM18h30
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
08:20PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$981One-way
0 transfers
Sindbad0
04:15PM19h45
Kraków, Main Train Station
12:00PMKöln, ZOB
$1201One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH1623 · LH1984
01:20PM3h50
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
05:10PMCologne Bonn Airport
$7201One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH1627+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4050
06:00AM6h35
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
12:35PMCologne Bonn Airport
$7201One-way
1 transfer
Austrian AirlinesOS680+Eurowings OS8917
02:50PM7h10
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
10:00PMCologne Bonn Airport
$7641One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Kraków to Cologne

Travel to Cologne 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 Kraków to Cologne.

FAQs

You can get from Kraków to Cologne 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Cologne from Kraków is by taking a train, which costs on average $44 (€40).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Kraków to Cologne:

Taking a train costs $17 (€15) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $61 (€55).

Taking a train costs $79 (€72) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $124 (€112).

The fastest way to get to Cologne from Kraków is by flight with an average travel time of 3 h 45 min.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Getting to Cologne by bus takes 18 h 30 min on average.

Train takes 12 h 15 min on average.

The distance from Kraków to Cologne is approximately 572 miles (922 km).

The average frequency per day from Kraków to Cologne is:

  • 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Cologne from Kraków as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Kraków to Cologne:

    The following travel companies offer services from Kraków to Cologne:

    • Sindbad, FlixBus or Infobus can take you to Cologne by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Kraków to Cologne for $61 (€55).
    • Travel with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines or Lufthansa Cityline (2) for flights to Cologne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Austrian Airlines Kraków to Cologne tickets on Omio for $124 (€112).
    • Travel with Deutsche Bahn or PKP Intercity for trains to Cologne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Kraków to Cologne tickets on Omio for $44 (€40).

    Yes, there are direct services available from Kraków to Cologne with the following travel companies:

    • Direct bus with Sindbad, FlixBus or Infobus.
    • Direct services by plane with.
    • Direct train with.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cologne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Cologne from Kraków.

    Many of our customers traveling from Kraków to Cologne don't make Cologne their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Cologne are Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Brussels or Frankfurt am Main, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Cologne to any of these top destinations today!

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