Cologne to Bratislava trains

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The average train between Cologne and Bratislava takes 11h 10m and the fastest train takes 9h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Bratislava. 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 10m
Duration: 1,111 km
Distance: €239
Average price: Every 2 hours
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Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 47 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalkatrain Re / ...

9h 52m

€176–753

Cologne to Bratislava train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cologne and Bratislava. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Bratislava at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 11h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, July 26, 2026

1:30 PM → 11:44 PM
10h 14m • 3 changes
1:45 PM → 12:44 AM
Arrives next day
10h 59m • 3 changes
3:30 PM → 2:01 AM
Arrives next day
10h 31m • 3 changes
4:45 PM → 4:26 AM
Arrives next day
11h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, July 27, 2026

5:20 AM → 3:44 PM
10h 24m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 5:44 PM
9h 59m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 7:44 PM
10h 13m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 8:44 PM
10h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, July 28, 2026

5:20 AM → 3:44 PM
10h 24m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 5:44 PM
9h 59m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 7:44 PM
10h 13m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 8:44 PM
10h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, July 29, 2026

5:32 AM → 4:44 PM
11h 12m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 5:44 PM
9h 59m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 7:44 PM
10h 13m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 8:44 PM
10h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, July 30, 2026

5:25 AM → 3:44 PM
10h 19m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 5:44 PM
9h 59m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 7:44 PM
10h 13m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 8:44 PM
10h 59m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Bratislava? 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.

Map of how to get from Cologne to Bratislava.

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Distance: 1,110.9 km
Duration: 11h 10m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bratislava-Petrzalka via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 9h 52m.

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