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Compare train, bus, and flight for Poznan to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poznan to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 38m. 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 $52, and a flight costs an average of $227.
Distance: 439 miles (707 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$119 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $736 Average price | $166 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 46m Average total duration 9h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 46m Average total duration 13h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Poznan to Cologne:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poznan to Cologne costing on average $119 (€96).
A bus is $662 (€535) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Poznan to Cologne costing on average $736 (€594).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 16m.
Bus takes on average 13h 16m.
Travel optionsfrom Poznan to Cologne
How to get from Poznan to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Poznan to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:15 PM13h50Poznań, Bus Station1:05 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$691One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:15 PM13h50Poznań, Bus Station1:05 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$691One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus+
EW92:20 PM7h10Poznań, Bus Station9:30 PMCologne Bonn Airport$2831One-way1 transfer
Other options
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FlixTrain12:10 AM13h31Poznań, Bus Station1:41 PMCologne Hbf$901One-way1 transfer - EC 230 · ICE 84810:27 AM8h06Poznań Główny6:33 PMCologne Hbf$1731One-way1 transfer
- EC 246 · ICE 5489:27 AM8h08Poznań Główny5:35 PMCologne Hbf$1731One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus5:40 PM14h40Poznań, Bus Station8:20 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$761One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM14h20Poznań, Bus Station8:20 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$891One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+FlixTrain9:05 AM12h35Poznań, Bus Station9:40 PMCologne Hbf$901One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+EW75:00 AM12h55Poznań, Bus Station5:55 PMCologne Bonn Airport$2801One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+EW79:55 AM8h00Poznań, Bus Station5:55 PMCologne Bonn Airport$2831One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+EW79:05 AM8h50Poznań, Bus Station5:55 PMCologne Bonn Airport$2831One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Poznan to Cologne:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poznan to Cologne costing on average $119 (€96).
A bus is $662 (€535) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Poznan to Cologne costing on average $736 (€594).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 16m.
Bus takes on average 13h 16m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poznan and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Poznan Lawica Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Poznań Główny and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Poznań, Bus Station and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lot Polish Airlines to go to Cologne by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus, BlaBlaCar to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, PKP Intercity to go to Cologne by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
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