Cologne to Žilina trains

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The average train between Cologne and Žilina takes 14h 52m and the fastest train takes 12h 42m. 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.

14h 52m
Duration: 1,294 km
Distance: €241
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Salzburg

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Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain Re
Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilinatrain 505 / ...

12h 36m

€142–426

Cologne to Žilina train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Žilina. 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 Žilina at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 14h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:20 AM → 6:27 PM
13h 7m • 4 changes
7:45 AM → 8:27 PM
12h 42m • 4 changes
9:45 AM → 10:27 PM
12h 42m • 4 changes
3:30 PM → 6:27 AM
Arrives next day
14h 57m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:27 PM
13h 39m • 4 changes
7:45 AM → 8:27 PM
12h 42m • 4 changes
9:45 AM → 10:27 PM
12h 42m • 4 changes
3:30 PM → 6:27 AM
Arrives next day
14h 57m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:45 AM → 8:27 PM
12h 42m • 4 changes
9:45 AM → 10:27 PM
12h 42m • 4 changes
3:30 PM → 6:27 AM
Arrives next day
14h 57m • 4 changes
4:45 PM → 8:27 AM
Arrives next day
15h 42m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:20 AM → 6:27 PM
13h 7m • 4 changes
7:45 AM → 8:27 PM
12h 42m • 4 changes
9:45 AM → 10:27 PM
12h 42m • 4 changes
3:30 PM → 6:27 AM
Arrives next day
15h 57m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

5:39 AM → 7:27 PM
13h 48m • 4 changes
7:45 AM → 8:27 PM
12h 42m • 4 changes
9:45 AM → 10:27 PM
12h 42m • 4 changes
1:45 PM → 6:27 AM
Arrives next day
16h 42m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:20 AM → 7:27 PM
14h 7m • 4 changes
7:45 AM → 8:27 PM
12h 42m • 4 changes
9:45 AM → 10:27 PM
12h 42m • 4 changes
1:45 PM → 6:27 AM
Arrives next day
16h 42m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:26 AM → 6:27 PM
13h 1m • 4 changes
7:45 AM → 8:27 PM
12h 42m • 4 changes
9:45 AM → 10:27 PM
12h 42m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Žilina.

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Distance: 1,293.5 km
Duration: 14h 52m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Žilina, Slovakia?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Zilina via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Wien Hbf, and Bratislava Hlavna Stanica in around 12h 36m.

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