Cologne to Košice trains

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The average train between Cologne and Košice takes 19h 22m and the fastest train takes 16h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Košice. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

19h 22m
Duration: 1,534 km
Distance: €244
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Munich

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Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Salzburg Hbftrain Re / ...
Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain Re
Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Kosicetrain 525 / ...

15h 46m

€149–392

Cologne to Košice train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Košice. 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 Košice at 5:53 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 19h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:30 PM → 5:53 PM
Arrives next day
22h 23m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:53 PM
16h 23m • 4 changes
9:31 AM → 5:12 AM
Arrives next day
19h 41m • 4 changes
3:30 PM → 10:03 AM
Arrives next day
18h 33m • 4 changes
7:30 PM → 2:03 PM
Arrives next day
18h 33m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:53 PM
16h 23m • 4 changes
9:31 AM → 5:12 AM
Arrives next day
19h 41m • 4 changes
3:30 PM → 10:03 AM
Arrives next day
18h 33m • 4 changes
5:32 PM → 2:03 PM
Arrives next day
20h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:53 PM
16h 23m • 4 changes
9:31 AM → 5:12 AM
Arrives next day
19h 41m • 4 changes
3:30 PM → 10:03 AM
Arrives next day
18h 33m • 4 changes
5:32 PM → 2:03 PM
Arrives next day
20h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:53 PM
16h 23m • 4 changes
9:31 AM → 5:12 AM
Arrives next day
19h 41m • 4 changes
3:30 PM → 10:03 AM
Arrives next day
18h 33m • 4 changes
3:45 PM → 12:03 PM
Arrives next day
20h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:53 PM
16h 23m • 4 changes
9:31 AM → 5:12 AM
Arrives next day
19h 41m • 4 changes
3:30 PM → 10:03 AM
Arrives next day
18h 33m • 4 changes
3:45 PM → 12:03 PM
Arrives next day
20h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

9:31 AM → 5:12 AM
Arrives next day
19h 41m • 4 changes
3:30 PM → 10:03 AM
Arrives next day
18h 33m • 4 changes
3:45 PM → 12:03 PM
Arrives next day
20h 18m • 4 changes
5:32 PM → 2:03 PM
Arrives next day
20h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:53 PM
16h 23m • 4 changes
9:31 AM → 5:12 AM
Arrives next day
19h 41m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Košice? 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.

Map of how to get from Cologne to Košice.

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Distance: 1,534 km
Duration: 19h 22m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Kosice via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Salzburg Hbf, Wien Hbf, and Bratislava Hlavna Stanica in around 15h 46m.

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