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Trnava to Cologne trains

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The average train between Trnava and Cologne takes 12h 58m and the fastest train takes 11h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Trnava to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 58m
Duration
1,142 km
Distance
€226
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Trnava to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain train 526 / ...
  2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Hbftrain train
  3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train train Rjx
  4. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 47 / ...
10h 58m
€150–406

Trnava to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Trnava and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Trnava is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Cologne at 3:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and take an average of 12h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 23m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)PKP IntercityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 8m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 30m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 17m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 8m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 30m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 17m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 8m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 30m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 17m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 8m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 30m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 17m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 8m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 30m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 17m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 8m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 30m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 17m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)ÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 8m • 3 changes

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 8m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Trnava to Cologne? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,141.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 58m

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

You can take a train from Trnava to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica, Wien Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and München Hbf in around 10h 58m.

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