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

The cheapest way to get from Slovakia to Cologne is to bus via Cologne Hbf which costs €40 - €70 and takes 14h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Slovakia to Cologne is to bus and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs €60 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Slovakia and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Slovakia to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Wien Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

How far is it from Slovakia to Cologne?

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

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

The best way to get from Slovakia to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 3m and costs €80 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Slovakia to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Slovakia to Cologne train from?

Slovakia to Cologne train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.

Train or bus from Slovakia to Cologne?

The best way to get from Slovakia to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 3m and costs €80 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 14h 20m.

Where does the Slovakia to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Slovakia to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Slovakia to Cologne is 941 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Slovakia to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1760+ hotels available in Cologne.

Slovakia to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car

There are 9 ways to get from Slovakia to Cologne by bus, plane, 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 Airport
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)VIE - CGN
4h 35m
€62–213
Bus via Cologne Hbf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bratislava Mlynske nivy to Cologne / Bonn Airport BusterminalUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3643 / ...
14h 55m
€41–70
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Hbf42 / ...
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
10h 3m
€84–263
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Cologne Airport CGNN61
14h 20m
€75–119
Drive 940.9 km
1. Drive from Bratislava to Cologne940.9 km
9h 1m
€139–201
Bus, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Bratislava to Vienna International Airport
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)VIE - DUS
5h 24m
€87–280
Bus, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Bratislava to Vienna International Airport
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)VIE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 10m
€91–276
Train
1. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Hbf2539 / ...
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Koeln SuedIce
10h 59m
€133–173
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bratislava to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
11h 11m
€165–1,095

Slovakia to Cologne by train

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10h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 820.1 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 10h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Cologne Airport CGN 3 times a week. Tickets cost €70–100 and the journey takes 14h 5m.

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