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The average train between Cologne and Žilina takes 15h 9m and the fastest train takes 12h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Žilina. 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 5 times a day between Cologne and Žilina. 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 Žilina at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 15h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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16h 55m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Žilina? 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 Žilina. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Zilina station via München Hbf station, Salzburg Hbf station, Wien Hbf station and Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 9m.
Cologne to Žilina train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Žilina train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Zilina station.
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The distance between Cologne and Žilina is 861.5 km. The road distance is 1045 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Zilina via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Salzburg Hbf, Wien Hbf, and Bratislava Hlavna Stanica in around 12h 31m.
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