The average train between Zakopane and Cologne takes 23h 6m and the fastest train takes 21h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Zakopane 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 twice daily between Zakopane and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zakopane is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Cologne at 7:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Krakow Glowny and take an average of 23h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zakopane to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zakopane station and arriving at Cologne station via Krakow Glowny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 6m.
Zakopane to Cologne train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Zakopane station.
Zakopane to Cologne train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Zakopane to Cologne train tickets online with PKP Intercity and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Zakopane and Cologne is 943.2 km. The road distance is 1,298 km.
You can take a train from Zakopane to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Krakow Glowny, Wroclaw Glowny, Leipzig Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 15h 29m.