The average train between Cologne and Maribor takes 14h 10m and the fastest train takes 11h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Maribor. 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 Cologne and Maribor. 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 Maribor at 3:26 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 14h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Maribor? 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 Cologne to Maribor. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Maribor station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.
Cologne to Maribor train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Maribor train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Maribor station.
Book your Cologne to Maribor train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ÖBB Intercity and 7 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Maribor is 801.4 km. The road distance is 1,137 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Maribor via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Villach Hbf, and Graz Hbf in around 12h 42m.