The average train between Cologne and Poprad takes 19h 18m and the fastest train takes 14h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Poprad. 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 3 times a day between Cologne and Poprad. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Poprad at 8:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Ulm Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 19h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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24h 56m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Poprad? 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 Poprad. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Poprad station via Ulm Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 18m.
Cologne to Poprad train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Poprad train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Poprad-Tatry station.
Book your Cologne to Poprad train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), WESTbahn Gmbh and 4 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Poprad is 975.1 km. The road distance is 1,443 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Poprad-Tatry via Ulm Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Wien Hbf, and Bratislava Hlavna Stanica in around 15h 7m.