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The average train between Bratislava and Cologne takes 11h 57m 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.

11h 57m
Duration
983 km
Distance
€187
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bratislava to Cologne train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Bratislava and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bratislava is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Cologne at 1:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 11h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 28m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 28m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 28m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 28m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 28m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 982.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 57m

What companies run services between Bratislava, Slovakia and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Wien Hbf and Hanau Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 10m.

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