Cologne to Košice trains

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The average train between Cologne and Košice takes 18h 57m and the fastest train takes 16h 8m. 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.

18h 57m
Duration: 1,534 km
Distance: €254
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Munich

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Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
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 50m

€154–448

Cologne to Košice train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Košice. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Košice at 5:53 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 18h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

3:30 PM → 12:03 PM
Arrives next day
20h 33m • 4 changes
7:30 PM → 2:03 PM
Arrives next day
18h 33m • 4 changes
7:45 PM → 5:53 PM
Arrives next day
22h 8m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:53 PM
16h 33m • 4 changes
7:45 AM → 11:53 PM
16h 8m • 4 changes
9:45 AM → 5:12 AM
Arrives next day
19h 27m • 4 changes
3:30 PM → 10:03 AM
Arrives next day
18h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:48 AM → 10:53 PM
17h 5m • 4 changes
7:45 AM → 11:53 PM
16h 8m • 4 changes
9:45 AM → 5:12 AM
Arrives next day
19h 27m • 4 changes
3:30 PM → 10:03 AM
Arrives next day
18h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:53 PM
16h 8m • 4 changes
9:45 AM → 5:12 AM
Arrives next day
19h 27m • 4 changes
3:30 PM → 10:03 AM
Arrives next day
18h 33m • 4 changes
4:45 PM → 12:03 PM
Arrives next day
19h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:53 PM
16h 33m • 4 changes
7:45 AM → 11:53 PM
16h 8m • 4 changes
9:45 AM → 4:12 AM
Arrives next day
19h 27m • 4 changes
3:30 PM → 10:03 AM
Arrives next day
19h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

5:39 AM → 10:53 PM
17h 14m • 4 changes
7:45 AM → 11:53 PM
16h 8m • 4 changes
9:45 AM → 5:12 AM
Arrives next day
19h 27m • 4 changes
1:45 PM → 10:03 AM
Arrives next day
20h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:20 AM → 10:53 PM
17h 33m • 4 changes
7:45 AM → 11:53 PM
16h 8m • 4 changes
9:45 AM → 5:12 AM
Arrives next day
19h 27m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Košice.

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Distance: 1,534.2 km
Duration: 18h 57m

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, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Wien Hbf, and Bratislava Hlavna Stanica in around 15h 50m.

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