RailcardsBusiness

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

What customers say about Trainline

Read real reviews from real users

Trains to Warszawa-Centralna from Cologne (Germany)

Want to travel from Cologne (Germany) to Warszawa-Centralna by train? Start your journey with us.

It takes an average of 12 hours 52 minutes to travel from Cologne (Germany) to Warszawa-Centralna by train. You'll find on average 19 trains per day running on this route.

Trains are direct, so once you’re on board you can sit back and relax.

Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.

See our Journey Planner for up-to-date times and prices.

Trains to Warszawa-Centralna from Cologne (Germany)

First train

03:57

Last train

22:18

Departure stationCologne (Germany)
Arrival stationWarszawa-Centralna
Journey time

From 10h 14m

Distance

608 miles (979 km)

Frequency

19 trains per day

Changes

Direct trains available

Train and bus operators

Ecolines, Flixbus, Sindbad

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Cologne (Germany) to Warszawa-Centralna?

Want to know more about your journey from Cologne (Germany) to Warszawa-Centralna? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Warszawa-Centralna from Cologne (Germany)?

To travel to Warszawa-Centralna from Cologne (Germany), you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 12 hours and 52 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 10 hours and 14 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Cologne (Germany) to Warszawa-Centralna?

Trains from Cologne (Germany) to Warszawa-Centralna take an average of 12 hours and 52 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 10 hours and 14 minutes. You'll usually find 19 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Cologne (Germany) and Warszawa-Centralna by train?

The quickest journey time between Cologne (Germany) and Warszawa-Centralna by train is 10 hours and 14 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Cologne (Germany) to Warszawa-Centralna?

Yes, there are direct trains running from Cologne (Germany) to Warszawa-Centralna, you’ll usually find around 1 per day travelling on this route.

What are the train times from Cologne (Germany) to Warszawa-Centralna?

Check out the next trains departing from Cologne (Germany) to Warszawa-Centralna for Tuesday 18th August 2026. For the full train timetable/schedule, or to search for a later time or date, click here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
07:1418:0410h 50m, 3 changes
08:4518:5910h 14m, 4 changes
08:4520:0411h 19m, 1 change
08:4620:0411h 18m, 4 changes
10:4522:0411h 19m, 1 change
11:2422:0410h 40m, 4 changes
12:4504:2015h 35m, 8 changes
12:4504:5216h 7m, 7 changes
13:1504:2015h 5m, 5 changes
13:1504:5215h 37m, 4 changes

How do I find cheap train tickets from Cologne (Germany) to Warszawa-Centralna?

If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.

1. Be flexible with your travel times

If you can, consider travelling outside of 'peak hours' (generally between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays) as many train companies increase their ticket prices during these commuter times.

2. Buy a rail pass

If you're visiting multiple locations on your trip, buying a rail pass can be cheaper than buying individual tickets. We're official retailers of Interrail Passes that are valid for travel within one country or multiple countries across Europe.

3. Choose a slower or connecting train

On some busier routes, you might have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have some extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare.

4. Look out for train ticket sales and discounts

Many train companies in Europe will often run sales on tickets throughout the year or offer discounts to senior/youth/group travellers, so keep an eye out!

5. Take a night train

Save on accommodation and use the night to travel by sleeper train to your next destination.

For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.

§Some train companies may not offer any Advance ticket types or cheaper deals for early bookings. On rare occasions, train companies may choose to release special offers closer to the date on last-minute or late-release tickets. This is dependent on the individual train operating company you travel with.

Looking for more ideas?

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.