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The average train between Slovakia and Cologne takes 11h 27m and the fastest train takes 10h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Slovakia 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.

11h 27m
Duration
1,096 km
Distance
€231
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Hbftrain train
  2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to St.Poelten Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
  3. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train train Rjx
  4. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 47 / ...
10h 10m
€148–396

Slovakia to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Slovakia and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Slovakia is at 4:50 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 11h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityHungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 24m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 24m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 39m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 24m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 24m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 39m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 24m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 24m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 39m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 24m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 24m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 39m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 24m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 24m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 39m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 24m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 24m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 39m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 24m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 24m • 3 changes
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  • Distance: 1,095.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 27m

What companies run services between Slovakia and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Wien Hbf, St.Poelten Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and München Hbf in around 10h 10m.

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