The average train between Cologne and Slovenia takes 15h 4m and the fastest train takes 12h. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Slovenia. 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 4 times a day between Cologne and Slovenia. 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 Slovenia at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 15h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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17h 58m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Slovenia? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Slovenia. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Maribor station via München Hbf station, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station, Villach Hbf station and Graz Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 4m.
Cologne to Slovenia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Slovenia train services, operated by ÖBB Intercity, arrive at Maribor station.
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The distance between Cologne and Slovenia is 795.2 km. The road distance is 962 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Maribor via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Villach Hbf, and Graz Hbf in around 12h 59m.