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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Ptuj takes 20h 25m and the fastest train takes 19h 53m. There is at least one train per day from Cologne to Ptuj. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

20h 25m
Duration
1,173 km
Distance
€212
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Cologne to Ptuj train times

Trains run once daily between Cologne and Ptuj. The earliest departure is at 9:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Ptuj at 3:23 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 20h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB IntercitySlovenske železnice (SŽ)19h 53m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB IntercitySlovenske železnice (SŽ)19h 53m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB IntercitySlovenske železnice (SŽ)19h 53m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB IntercitySlovenske železnice (SŽ)22h 17m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB IntercitySlovenske železnice (SŽ)19h 53m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB IntercitySlovenske železnice (SŽ)19h 53m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB IntercitySlovenske železnice (SŽ)22h 17m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB IntercitySlovenske železnice (SŽ)19h 53m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Ptuj? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,172.6 km
  • Duration: 20h 25m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Ptuj, Slovenia?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Ptuj via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Salzburg Hbf, Graz Hbf, and Maribor in around 14h 17m.

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