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The average train between Cologne and Slovakia takes 11h 48m and the fastest train takes 10h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Slovakia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 48m
Duration
1,093 km
Distance
€242
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain train 41 / ...
  2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train 90 / ...
  3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
  4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain train Re
10h 12m
€178–380

Cologne to Slovakia train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Slovakia. 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 Slovakia at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 11h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHRailjetÖBB13h 25m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBB EuroCityÖBB12h 40m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB16h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB10h 50m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB10h 25m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB10h 25m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB11h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB10h 50m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB10h 25m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB10h 25m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB11h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB10h 50m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB10h 25m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB10h 25m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetRailjet11h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB10h 50m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB10h 25m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB10h 25m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetRailjet11h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB10h 50m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB10h 25m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB10h 25m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetRailjet11h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB10h 50m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,093.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 48m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Slovakia?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 10h 12m.

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