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The average train between Bratislava and Cologne takes 11h 52m and the fastest train takes 10h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Bratislava 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.

11h 52m
Duration
1,105 km
Distance
€236
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Wien Hbftrain train
  2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to St.Poelten Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
  3. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train train Rjx
  4. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 47 / ...
10h 13m
€149–418

Bratislava to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bratislava and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Bratislava is at 4:16 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 11h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityHungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 13m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 28m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 43m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 28m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 28m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 43m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 28m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 28m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 43m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 28m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 58m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 13m • 3 changes

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    RailjetÖBB IntercityRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 42m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 58m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 13m • 3 changes

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    RailjetÖBB IntercityRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 42m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 28m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 28m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 58m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB IntercityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 13m • 3 changes
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  • Distance: 1,104.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 52m

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, St.Poelten Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and München Hbf in around 10h 13m.

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