The average train between Cologne and Velenje takes 20h 12m and the fastest train takes 17h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Velenje. 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 twice daily between Cologne and Velenje. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Velenje at 5:37 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 20h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Velenje. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Velenje station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 12m.
Cologne to Velenje train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Velenje train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Celje station.
The distance between Cologne and Velenje is 785.4 km. The road distance is 1,250 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Velenje via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Graz Hbf, and Celje in around 15h 10m.