What is the cheapest way to get from Bratislava to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Bratislava to Cologne is to bus via Bratislava Mlynske nivy which costs €40 - €65 and takes 14h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bratislava to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Bratislava to Cologne is to bus and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs €55 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Bratislava and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bratislava to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bratislava-Petrzalka and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Wien Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.

How far is it from Bratislava to Cologne?

The distance between Bratislava and Cologne is 820 km. The road distance is 940.9 km.

How do I travel from Bratislava to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Bratislava to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 10h 7m and costs €75 - €250.

How long does it take to get from Bratislava to Cologne?

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Bratislava to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bratislava to Cologne train from?

Bratislava to Cologne train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Bratislava-Petrzalka station.

Train or bus from Bratislava to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bratislava to Cologne is to train which takes 10h 7m and costs €75 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 14h 25m.

Where does the Bratislava to Cologne train arrive?

Bratislava to Cologne train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bratislava to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bratislava to Cologne is 941 km. It takes approximately 8h 56m to drive from Bratislava to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Bratislava to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Bratislava to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Bratislava to Cologne by bus, plane, train, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Bratislava to Vienna International Airportbus
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VIE - CGN
4h 39m
€58–215
Bus via Bratislava Mlynske nivy
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bratislava Mlynske nivy to Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminalbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3643 / ...
14h 55m
€41–63
Train
1. Take the train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Wien Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
10h 7m
€79–244
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Cologne Airport CGNbus N61
14h 25m
€75–107
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Wien Hbftrain 7776 / ...
2. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
14h 22m
€79–304
Bus, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Bratislava to Vienna International Airportbus
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
5h 25m
€83–267
Bus, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Bratislava to Vienna International Airportbus
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VIE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 34m
€84–243
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bratislava to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
11h 13m
€165–1,095
Drive 940.9 km
1. Drive from Bratislava to Colognecar 940.9 km
8h 56m
€139–200

Bratislava to Cologne by train

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Distance: 820.1 km
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Bratislava, Slovakia and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Wien Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 10h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Cologne Airport CGN once daily. Tickets cost €70–100 and the journey takes 14h 5m. FlixBus-eu also services this route 3 times a week.

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