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Cologne to Žilina trains

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The average train between Cologne and Žilina takes 14h 39m and the fastest train takes 12h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Žilina. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 39m
Duration
1,302 km
Distance
€265
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Salzburg

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  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain train 47 / ...
  2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train 90 / ...
  3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
  4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain train Re
  5. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilinatrain train 505 / ...
12h 14m
€191–799

Cologne to Žilina train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Žilina. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Žilina at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 14h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,302.1 km
  • Duration: 14h 39m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Žilina, Slovakia?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Zilina via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Wien Hbf, and Bratislava Hlavna Stanica in around 12h 14m.

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