The average train between Lake Bled and Cologne takes 14h 37m and the fastest train takes 11h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Lake Bled to Cologne. 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 5 times a day between Lake Bled and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lake Bled is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Cologne at 4:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Jesenice and take an average of 14h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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19h 23m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lake Bled to Cologne? 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 Lake Bled to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lake Bled station and arriving at Cologne station via Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.
Lake Bled to Cologne train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), depart from Villach Hbf station.
Lake Bled to Cologne train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Lake Bled to Cologne train tickets online with Slovenske železnice (SŽ), ÖBB EuroCity and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lake Bled and Cologne is 730 km. The road distance is 949 km.
You can take a train from Bled Jezero to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Jesenice, Villach Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, and München Hbf in around 11h 9m.