Cologne to Bratislava trains

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The average train between Cologne and Bratislava takes 10h 56m 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.

10h 56m
Duration: 1,102 km
Distance: €237
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
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 / ...

10h 21m

€174–482

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 11:54 PM which arrives into Bratislava at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 10h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

7:45 PM → 11:44 AM
Arrives next day
15h 59m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

5:20 AM → 3:44 PM
10h 24m • 3 changes
6:45 AM → 4:44 PM
9h 59m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 5:44 PM
9h 59m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 6:44 PM
9h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

5:20 AM → 3:44 PM
10h 24m • 3 changes
6:45 AM → 4:44 PM
9h 59m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 5:44 PM
9h 59m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 6:44 PM
9h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

5:20 AM → 3:44 PM
10h 24m • 3 changes
6:45 AM → 4:44 PM
9h 59m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 5:44 PM
9h 59m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 6:44 PM
9h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

5:20 AM → 3:44 PM
10h 24m • 3 changes
6:45 AM → 4:44 PM
9h 59m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 5:44 PM
9h 59m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 6:44 PM
9h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

5:20 AM → 3:44 PM
10h 24m • 3 changes
6:45 AM → 4:44 PM
9h 59m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 5:44 PM
9h 59m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 6:44 PM
9h 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: 1,102.4 km
Duration: 10h 56m

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 10h 21m.

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