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Cologne to Ljubljana trains

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The average train between Cologne and Ljubljana takes 13h 2m and the fastest train takes 10h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Ljubljana. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 2m
Duration
1,000 km
Distance
€202
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Cologne to Ljubljana train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Cologne and Ljubljana. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Ljubljana at 2:14 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 13h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHRailjetÖBB Intercity14h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBBÖBB Intercity10h 39m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBBÖBB11h 5m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHRailjetÖBB Intercity14h 47m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB Intercity14h 19m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBBÖBB11h 5m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHRailjetÖBB Intercity14h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBBÖBB11h 5m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHRailjetÖBB Intercity14h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBBÖBB11h 5m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHRailjetÖBB Intercity14h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBBÖBB Intercity10h 39m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBBÖBB11h 5m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHRailjetÖBB Intercity14h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBBÖBB Intercity10h 39m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBBÖBB11h 5m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,000.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 2m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Ljubljana, Slovenia?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Ljubljana via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Villach Hbf in around 12h 2m.

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