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

The cheapest way to get from Slovakia to Cologne is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 14h 25m.

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 40m and costs €65 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Slovakia and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Slovakia to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.

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, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

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 Vienna which takes 10h 4m and costs €140 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Slovakia to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Slovakia to Cologne bus from?

Slovakia to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station.

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, bus or fly from Slovakia to Cologne?

The best way to get from Slovakia to Cologne is to train via Vienna which takes 10h 4m and costs €140 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 14h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €350 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Slovakia to Cologne bus arrive?

Slovakia to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

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 8h 51m to drive from Slovakia to Cologne.

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

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There are 11 ways to get from Slovakia to Cologne by bus, plane, train, night train, car, or car train

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Bus to Vienna International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Bratislava centre to Vienna International Airportbus
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VIE - CGN
4h 40m
€66–210
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Hbftrain 2501 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
13h 57m
€59–164
Train via Vienna
1. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx / ...
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
10h 4m
€149–458
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Cologne Airport CGNbus N61 / ...
14h 25m
€79–128
Bus to Vienna International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Bratislava centre to Vienna International Airportbus
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
5h 17m
€91–253
Fly Košice International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Košice International Airport (KSC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane KSC - CGN
6h 9m
€83–349
Bus to Vienna International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Bratislava centre 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 12m
€99–223
Train
1. Take the train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
10h 57m
€172–391
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bratislava to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
16h 1m
€192–265
Bus via Bratislava hlavná stanica
1. Take the bus from Bratislava hlavná stanica to Köln Airportbus
18h
Drive 940.9 km
1. Drive from Bratislava to Colognecar 940.9 km
8h 51m
€144–208

Slovakia to Cologne by train

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Distance: 820.1 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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, Salzburg Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, and München Hbf in around 10h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Cologne Airport CGN once daily. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 14h 5m.

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