The average train between Cologne and Zakopane takes 23h 25m and the fastest train takes 21h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Zakopane. 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 Zakopane. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Zakopane at 9:21 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 23h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Zakopane. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Zakopane station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 25m.
Cologne to Zakopane train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Zakopane train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zakopane station.
Book your Cologne to Zakopane train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Railjet and 4 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Zakopane is 943.2 km. The road distance is 1,616 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Zakopane via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Wien Hbf, and Krakow Glowny in around 17h 32m.