The average train between Bratislava and Cologne takes 14h 22m and the fastest train takes 9h 58m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Bratislava and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 8:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bratislava is at 4:16 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 14h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 14h 22m.
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.
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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 and Aschaffenburg Hbf in around 10h 14m.