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The average train between Bratislava and Cologne takes 10h 56m and the fastest train takes 9h 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.

10h 56m
Duration
983 km
Distance
€197
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bratislava to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bratislava and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bratislava is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Cologne at 1:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 10h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 58m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 28m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 28m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 28m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 28m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 28m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 28m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 28m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 28m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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    RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 42m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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    RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 42m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 983 km
  • Duration: 10h 56m

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 37m.

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