The average train between Bratislava and Cologne takes 10h 26m and the fastest train takes 9h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Bratislava to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Bratislava and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Bratislava is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 10h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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9h 58m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bratislava to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bratislava to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bratislava station and arriving at Cologne station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
Bratislava to Cologne train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Bratislava-Petrzalka station.
Bratislava to Cologne train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Bratislava to Cologne train tickets online with Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Railjet.
The distance between Bratislava and Cologne is 794.8 km. The road distance is 983 km.
You can take a train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Wien Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 10h 37m.