The average train between Cologne and Rijeka takes 23h 53m and the fastest train takes 18h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Rijeka. 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 twice daily between Cologne and Rijeka. The earliest departure is at 9:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Rijeka at 6:46 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 23h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Rijeka. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Rijeka station via München Hbf station, Salzburg Hbf station, Villach Hbf station and Ljubljana station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 53m.
Cologne to Rijeka train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Rijeka train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), arrive at Rijeka station.
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The distance between Cologne and Rijeka is 834.5 km. The road distance is 1077 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Rijeka via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, Villach Hbf, and Ljubljana in around 16h 3m.