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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Ljubljana. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Ljubljana station via München Hbf station, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station and Villach Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.
Cologne to Ljubljana train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Ljubljana train services, operated by ÖBB Intercity, arrive at Ljubljana station.
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The distance between Cologne and Ljubljana is 776.9 km. The road distance is 968 km.
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.