The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Gdańsk
Cheapest price
€181
Average price
€190
Fastest journey
10 h 57 m
Average duration
11 h 16 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
875 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Gdańsk is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Gdańsk will cost around €190 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €181.
It's difficult to get from Cologne to Gdańsk without transferring at least once.
ICE 545 · EC 49 · IC 262
ICE 759 · EC 249 · IC 260
ICE 847 · EC 231
ICE 847 · EC 231
ICE 545 · EC 49 · IC 262
ICE 759 · EC 249 · IC 260Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Gdańsk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €43, and a flight costs an average of €146.
Distance: 875 km
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€123 Average price | €75 Average price Cheapest | €371 Average price |
13h 0m Average total duration 12h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 41m Average total duration 17h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Cologne to Gdańsk train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 545 · EC 49 · IC 262 | On time 7:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 11h02 | 6:27 PM Gdańsk Główny | 2 transfers | |
ICE 847 · EC 231 | On time 8:26 AM Cologne Hbf | 10h57 | 7:23 PM Gdańsk Główny | 1 transfer | |
ICE 759 · EC 249 · IC 260 | On time 10:37 AM Cologne Hbf | 11h50 | 10:27 PM Gdańsk Główny | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne to Gdańsk
Distance 875 km |
Average train duration 12h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €45 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 10h 38m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:50 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Gdańsk trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Cologne and Gdańsk from €43. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Trains from Cologne to Gdańsk

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne to Gdańsk
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
- I Siciliani-Dolce&Salato
- Burger King
- Café Franck
- Eichendorf
- Kölnotel
- Black Hotels
- Monday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 13:30 - 13:00 16:00
- Sunday: 12:00 16:00 - 15:30 20:00
- Café Bistro Leysieffer
- Mishba
- Ständige Vertretung
- Kamps
- Subway
- Ganesha
- Magnus
- Borsalino
- Hotel Chelsea
- Hotel Mado
- Elite Hotel
- Blacksheep Hostel
- Weiler Kebap
- Başak Grill
- Le'zzet
- Seniorencafé Treffpunkt
- Haus Wester
- Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Podwale Grodzkie.
- Pierogarnia Mandu Centrum
- Restauracja Gvara
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- PLN 2
- Hotel Mercure Gdańsk Stare Miasto
- Scandic Gdańsk
- Hotel Wolne Miasto
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-9 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Hall 3: shops and restaurants
- Tram: Line 2, Line 3, Line 6, Line 9, Line 11, Line 12
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several parking lots in the vicinity.
- Pierogarnia Mandu Gdańsk Oliwa
- Restauracja Oliwa do Ognia
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- PLN 2
- Hampton by Hilton Gdansk Oliwa
- Hotel Oliwski
- Dwór Oliwski City Hotel & SPA
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for regional and SKM trains
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- SKM: Szybka Kolej Miejska
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 3 Grunwaldzka Avenue.
- Pobitegary
- Avocado Vegan Bistro
- Outside the main entrance.
- Restrooms.
- PLN 2
- Hotel Szydlowski
- Villa Vrest
- Smart Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for regional and SKM trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 9, Line 11, Line 12
- Bus: Several lines available
- SKM: Szybka Kolej Miejska
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