How to get from Warsaw to Cologne
- 983 km as the crow flies
- 8 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
17h 55m
direct
Bus
€69
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Warsaw to Cologne. The most useful door-to-door route takes 17h 55m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 983 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
983 km
Warsaw to Cologne: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Warszawa Wschodnia → Colognebus
FlixBus·17h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Warsaw to Cologne
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€60Departures from Warsaw to Cologne
FlixBus runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 11:10 and the last at 19:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 8 | 11:10 | 19:10 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Warsaw to Cologne works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Warszawa Wschodnia to Cologne, about 17h 55m. In total it's roughly €69 over 17h 55m, direct, no transfers.
Warsaw to Cologne: common questions
How long does it take to get from Warsaw to Cologne?
The most useful route takes about 17h 55m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Warsaw to Cologne?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 11:10 and the last at 19:10, from Warszawa Wschodnia, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Warsaw to Cologne?
8 a day with FlixBus, between 11:10 and 19:10.
Which station does the bus from Warsaw to Cologne leave from?
Warszawa Wschodnia with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Cologne from Warsaw?
About 983 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Warsaw to Cologne cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €69. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Warsaw to Cologne?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Warsaw to Cologne without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 10h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Warsaw to Cologne?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026