How to get to Cologne from Opole

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Compare coach, train and flight for Opole to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Opole to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £72, while a flight costs an average of £456.

Distance: 771 km

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£456

Average Price

£140

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£72

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Cheapest

£125

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4h 57m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 57m

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2h 0m

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10h 30m

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30m

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16h 54m

Average total duration

16h 24m

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30m

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8h 49m

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2.3 - 4.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.7kg

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0.8 - 1.9kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Opole to Cologne is a coach with an average price of £72.

This is compared to other travel options from Opole to Cologne:

A coach is £69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Opole to Cologne costing on average £140.

A coach is £384 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Opole to Cologne costing on average £456.

The fastest way to travel from Opole to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 57m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 30m.

Coach takes on average 16h 54m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Opole and Cologne including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 5h 52m sooner (2h 57m by flight vs 8h 49m by car). Tickets start at around £456 compared to roughly £125 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Opole to Cologne

How to get to Cologne from Opole by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Opole to Cologne is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    13:0519h00
    Opole, Główny Dworzec Autobusowy
    8:05Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    £391One-way
    2 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    13:0519h00
    Opole, Główny Dworzec Autobusowy
    8:05Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    £391One-way
    2 changes

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1635+EurowingsLH5349
    6:103h45
    Wrocław–Copernicus Airport
    9:55Cologne Bonn Airport
    £3571One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnR 46203 · IC 132 · ICE 1558 · ICE 516
    8:179h48
    Opole Główne
    18:05Cologne Hbf
    £721One-way
    3 changes
  • Deutsche BahnIC 132 · ICE 1558 · ICE 516
    8:099h56
    Opole Główne
    18:05Cologne Hbf
    £721One-way
    2 changes
  • Deutsche BahnR 46203 · IC 132 · IC 2036 · ICE 556
    8:1710h58
    Opole Główne
    19:15Cologne Hbf
    £721One-way
    3 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    15:5017h15
    Opole, Główny Dworzec Autobusowy
    9:05Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    £391One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    5:3516h20
    Opole, Główny Dworzec Autobusowy
    21:55Cologne Hbf
    £391One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    23:3514h06
    Opole, Główny Dworzec Autobusowy
    13:41Cologne Hbf
    £561One-way
    1 change
  • LufthansaLH1631 · LH1984
    13:106h20
    Wrocław–Copernicus Airport
    19:30Cologne Bonn Airport
    £1841One-way
    1 change
  • Air DolomitiLH9575+LufthansaLH112+EurowingsLH5357
    10:307h45
    Wrocław–Copernicus Airport
    18:15Cologne Bonn Airport
    £2611One-way
    2 changes
  • Air DolomitiLH1375+LufthansaLH116+EurowingsLH5351
    14:357h15
    Wrocław–Copernicus Airport
    21:50Cologne Bonn Airport
    £3051One-way
    2 changes

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FAQs: Opole to Cologne

Travel to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Opole to Cologne.

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There are 3 options to travel between Opole and Cologne including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Opole to Cologne is a coach with an average price of £72.

This is compared to other travel options from Opole to Cologne:

A coach is £69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Opole to Cologne costing on average £140.

A coach is £384 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Opole to Cologne costing on average £456.

The fastest way to travel from Opole to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 57m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 30m.

Coach takes on average 16h 54m.

The Opole to Cologne distance is approximately 771 km.
The average frequency per day from Opole to Cologne is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 4 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Opole and Cologne as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Opole to Cologne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Wrocław–Copernicus Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Opole Główne and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Opole, Główny Dworzec Autobusowy and arrive in Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Opole to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Cologne by coach.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti to go to Cologne by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Opole to Cologne:
  • 2 direct coaches per day with Sindbad.
Omio customers who travel from Opole to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Opole to Cologne, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
In Cologne, visitors can explore the Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with impressive Gothic architecture, and visit the Museum Ludwig for modern art by artists like Picasso and Warhol. A Rhine River Cruise offers scenic views of the city's skyline and landmarks, while the Hohenzollern Bridge is known for love locks and panoramic river views. The Old Town (Altstadt) charms with historic streets and traditional beer halls. Families might enjoy the Cologne Zoo, which is rich in diverse animal species. For culture and entertainment, attend a concert at the Cologne Philharmonic Hall, or discover the Belgian Quarter’s trendy boutiques and cafes. The Cologne Chocolate Museum provides an interactive experience about chocolate history, and the Botanical Gardens Flora showcases beautiful plant species and floral displays.
To fully enjoy Cologne's main attractions, including the Cologne Cathedral, museums, and Rhine River cruises, plan to spend about 2 to 3 days.

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