What is the travel distance from Cologne to Warsaw?

About 609 miles (982 km) separate Cologne and Warsaw.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Warsaw?

The majority of buses traveling from Cologne to Warsaw start their journey at Cologne/Bonn Airport and wind up at Zachodnia. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Warsaw?

Once in Warsaw, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews, Łazienki Royal Park, The National Museum, Palace of Culture and Science and Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanów.

Bus Cologne to Warsaw from $55 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cologne to Warsaw on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40pm	Terminál 2	22h 40m	6:20pm	Dworzec Centralny 04	Cheapest
Bus	6:20pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	17h 5m	11:25am	Zachodnia	Fastest
Bus	4:00pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	20h	12:00pm	Zachodnia	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	21h 55m	8:30am	Warsaw Chopin Airport	No tags
Bus	11:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	22h	9:35am	Warsaw Chopin Airport	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Warsaw on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40pm	Terminál 2	22h 40m	6:20pm	Dworzec Centralny 04	Cheapest
Bus	6:20pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	17h 5m	11:25am	Zachodnia	Fastest
Bus	4:00pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	20h	12:00pm	Zachodnia	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Gummersbacher Str.	21h 40m	6:05am	Zachodnia	No tags
Bus	2:15am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	20h 10m	10:25pm	Warsaw Chopin Airport	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Warsaw

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Warsaw. The journey takes about 10 hours 36 minutes and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day

10h 36mAverage Duration

608 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$59 - $192	Average Duration21h 20m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$59 - $300	Average Duration10h 36m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$65 - $131	Average Duration12h	CO₂ emissions 41kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

RegioJet

4/51,057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

Ecolines

4/5147 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi3.3

Sindbad

3.5/51,204 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.5

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Visit-Tour

4.5/53 reviews

Eurolines Madeltrans-Visit Tour

PL bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Warsaw?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Gummersbacher Str.

C - Hbf

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Warsaw

A - Zachodnia

B - Warsaw Chopin Airport

C - Warszawa Zachodnia

D - Centralna

E - Centalny

F - Wschodnia

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Warsaw by bus

What is the travel distance from Cologne to Warsaw?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Warsaw?
What are the best sights and things to do in Warsaw?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$74

11/17

$63

Today

$65

11/19

$64

11/20

$75

11/21

$61

11/22

$63

11/23

$60

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Warsaw was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $60

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Warsaw, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $60 to $168 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Warsaw based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $60 which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually Sindbad will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Warsaw?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time21h 20m	Avg Price$100	Daily Departures43
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time10h 36m	Avg Price$101	Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time12h	Avg Price$103	Daily Departures3