The average train between Zagreb and Cologne takes 19h 41m and the fastest train takes 13h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Zagreb 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Zagreb and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zagreb is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Cologne at 4:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Ljubljana and take an average of 19h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zagreb to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zagreb station and arriving at Cologne station via Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 41m.
Zagreb to Cologne train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
Zagreb to Cologne train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Zagreb to Cologne train tickets online with HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), Slovenske železnice (SŽ) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Zagreb and Cologne is 875.6 km. The road distance is 1,144 km.
You can take a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Ljubljana, Villach Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, and München Hbf in around 14h 25m.