The average train between Cologne and Rijeka takes 23h 23m and the fastest train takes 23h 1m. 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 10:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Rijeka at 6:46 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 23h 23m. 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 Cologne station and arriving at Rijeka station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 23m.
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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Rijeka station.
Book your Cologne to Rijeka train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ÖBB Intercity and 5 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Rijeka is 834.5 km. The road distance is 1,131 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Rijeka via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Villach Hbf, and Ljubljana in around 15h 41m.