The cheapest and fastest buses from Cologne to Warsaw
Cheapest price
€80
Average price
€93
Fastest journey
15 h 26 m
Average duration
17 h 18 m
Buses per day
33
Distance
981 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne to Warsaw is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Warsaw will cost around €93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €80.
Of the 33 buses that leave Cologne for Warsaw on Fri, Jan 16, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 16 the direct buses cover the 981 km distance in an average of 17 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 26 m .
On Fri, Jan 16 the slowest buses will take 18 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare bus, train, and flight for Cologne to Warsaw
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Warsaw 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 31m. 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 €257.
Distance: 981 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€70 Average price Cheapest | €139 Average price | €459 Average price |
19h 35m Average total duration 19h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 27m Average total duration 12h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Cologne to Warsaw bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Warsaw buses for today, Thursday, January 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:25 AM Köln, Deutz Gummersbacher Straße | 21h40 | 5:05 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 22h50 | 6:25 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 21h55 | 7:30 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 3:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 17h16 | 8:30 AM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 3:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 13h56 | 5:10 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 20h20 | 11:35 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:45 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 17h40 | 10:25 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 23h10 | 7:10 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 17h40 | 2:25 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 18h15 | 3:00 PM Warszawa, Stadion Narodowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 24h05 | 9:25 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 19h35 | 8:55 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 22h25 | 11:45 PM Warszawa, Aleje Jerozolimskie (Dworzec Centralny 06) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 20h05 | 9:25 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cologne to Warsaw
Buses from Cologne to Warsaw run on average 34 times per day, taking around 19h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €52 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 981 km distance in 17h 40m.
Distance 981 km |
Average bus duration 19h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €52 |
Buses per day 34 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 17h 40m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Sindbad, FlixBus, Ecolines, Infobus, Euroticket, BlaBlaCar from Cologne to WarsawYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Warsaw with Sindbad, FlixBus, Ecolines, Infobus, Euroticket, BlaBlaCar for as low as €52. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cologne to Warsaw
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Warsaw by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Warsaw, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Cologne, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle) and Köln, ZOB. When arriving in Warsaw, you can end your journey in coach stations like Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy, Warszawa, Warsaw Modlin Airport A1-A2 and Warsaw, West Bus Station.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle), which is located around 3.2 miles (5.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy, located 5.2 miles (8.4 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cologne to Warsaw
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Terminal (in the station)
- Bistro Chopin (in the station)
- Pierogi Place (0.5 km).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 175, 188, 148 Train: S2, S3
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Polska (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Bistro Warszawa (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 127, 158, 517, 523 Train: KM, S1, S2
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