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Zakopane to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zakopane and Cologne takes 18h 34m and the fastest train takes 15h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Zakopane 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.

18h 34m
Duration
1,298 km
Distance
€203
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Zakopane to Cologne train times

Trains run twice daily between Zakopane and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zakopane is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Cologne at 6:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Krakow Glowny and take an average of 18h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    PKP IntercityPKP IntercityPKP IntercityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    PKP IntercityPKP IntercityPKP IntercityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 17m • 4 changes
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    PKP IntercityPKP IntercityPKP IntercityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    PKP IntercityPKP IntercityPKP IntercityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 17m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    PKP IntercityPKP IntercityPKP IntercityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    PKP IntercityPKP IntercityPKP IntercityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 17m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    PKP IntercityPKP IntercityPKP IntercityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    PKP IntercityPKP IntercityPKP IntercityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 17m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    PKP IntercityPKP IntercityPKP IntercityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    PKP IntercityPKP IntercityPKP IntercityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)24h 17m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    PKP IntercityPKP IntercityPKP IntercityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 22m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,298.3 km
  • Duration: 18h 34m

What companies run services between Zakopane, Poland and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Zakopane to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Krakow Glowny, Wroclaw Glowny, Leipzig Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 15h 24m.

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