The average train between Cologne and Bratislava Station takes 11h 51m and the fastest train takes 10h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Bratislava Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Bratislava Station. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Bratislava Station at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 11h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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10h 14m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Bratislava Station? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bratislava Station. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station via München Hbf station, Salzburg Hbf station and Wien Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
Cologne to Bratislava Station train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Bratislava Station train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.
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The distance between Cologne and Bratislava Station is 794.8 km. The road distance is 942 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bratislava Station via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Salzburg Hbf, Wien Hbf, and Bratislava Hlavna Stanica in around 10h 29m.