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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Slovakia is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 15h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Slovakia is to fly and bus which takes 4h 49m and costs €60 - €230.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Slovakia?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Slovakia. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 47m.

How far is it from Cologne to Slovakia?

The distance between Cologne and Slovakia is 822 km. The road distance is 941.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Slovakia without a car is to bus which takes 15h 8m and costs €35 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Cologne to Slovakia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Slovakia train from?

Cologne to Slovakia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Slovakia?

The best way to get from Cologne to Slovakia is to bus which takes 15h 8m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €75 - €360 and takes 7h 17m, you could also train, which costs €75 - €280 and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Cologne to Slovakia train arrive?

Cologne to Slovakia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Slovakia?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Slovakia is 942 km. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Cologne to Slovakia.

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

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Where can I stay near Slovakia?

There are 1985+ hotels available in Slovakia.

Cologne to Slovakia - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Slovakia by plane, bus, car, car train, night train, or train

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

Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Vienna International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane CGN - VIE
2. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus
4h 49m
€61–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal to Bratislava Mlynske nivybus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3644 / ...
15h 8m
€39–65
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Bratislavacar
10h 29m
€166–1,098
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain Re
13h 47m
€90–302
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane DUS - VIE
3. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus
5h 20m
€81–290
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Košice International Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Košice International Airport (KSC)plane CGN - KSC
7h 17m
€75–354
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Vienna International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane FRA - VIE
3. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus
5h 21m
€92–261
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Salzburg Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain Re
10h 35m
€75–271
Bus via Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus N61
15h 13m
€74–110
Drive 941.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Bratislavacar 941.6 km
9h 4m
€141–203

Cologne to Slovakia by train and bus

2Weekly Services

15h 8mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 821.7 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Slovakia?

Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal to Bratislava Mlynske nivy twice a week. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 14h. Alternatively, Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Košice International Airport (KSC) twice daily.

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