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Compare bus, train, and flight for Warsaw to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Warsaw 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 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €52, and a flight costs an average of €247.
Distance: 609 miles (981 km)
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€122 Average price | €73 Average price Cheapest | €495 Average price |
12h 25m Average total duration 11h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 55m Average total duration 17h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 2.9 - 5.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Warsaw to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Warsaw to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Warsaw 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 Warsaw to Cologne.
There are 3 options to travel between Warsaw and Cologne including taking a bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Warsaw to Cologne is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $44 (€40) compared to other travel options to Cologne:
Taking a train costs $16 (€14) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $60 (€54) for the same trip.
Taking a train costs $421 (€380) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $465 (€420) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Warsaw to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 3 h 40 min.
There are alternative travel options to Cologne that take longer:
Getting to Cologne by bus takes 17 h 30 min on average.
Getting to Cologne by train takes 10 h 26 min on average.
Cologne is approximately 608 miles (980 km) away from Warsaw.
The average frequency per day from Warsaw to Cologne is:
- 1 bus a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Warsaw and Cologne as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Warsaw to Cologne:
- Flights from Warsaw to Cologne most often leave from Warsaw Modlin Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Warsaw to Cologne:
- Travel with Sindbad, FlixBus, Infobus or Ecolines for buses to Cologne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Ecolines Warsaw to Cologne tickets on Omio for $60 (€54).
- Ryanair, Lufthansa Cityline (2), LOT Polish Airlines, Austrian Airlines or CityJet can take you to Cologne by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Ryanair from Warsaw to Cologne for $193 (€174).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn for trains to Cologne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Warsaw to Cologne tickets on Omio for $44 (€40).
Yes, there are direct services available from Warsaw to Cologne with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with Sindbad, FlixBus, Infobus or Ecolines 1 direct bus per day.
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 between Warsaw and Cologne.
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