Žilina to Cologne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Žilina and Cologne takes 13h and the fastest train takes 11h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Žilina 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.

13h
Duration: 1,174 km
Distance: €217
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Nuremberg

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Take the train from Zilina to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain 526 / ...
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Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...

12h 57m

€173–374

Žilina to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Žilina and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 2:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Žilina is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Cologne at 2:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and take an average of 13h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:32 PM → 9:14 AM
Arrives next day
16h 42m • 3 changes
9:32 PM → 2:14 PM
Arrives next day
16h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

3:04 AM → 4:14 PM
13h 10m • 3 changes
5:32 AM → 5:14 PM
11h 42m • 3 changes
6:32 AM → 6:14 PM
11h 42m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 8:14 PM
11h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

3:04 AM → 4:14 PM
13h 10m • 3 changes
5:32 AM → 5:14 PM
11h 42m • 3 changes
6:32 AM → 6:14 PM
11h 42m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 8:14 PM
11h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

3:04 AM → 4:14 PM
13h 10m • 3 changes
5:32 AM → 5:14 PM
11h 42m • 3 changes
6:32 AM → 6:14 PM
11h 42m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 8:14 PM
11h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

2:04 AM → 3:14 PM
13h 10m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 7:14 PM
11h 42m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 8:14 PM
11h 41m • 3 changes
9:32 AM → 9:14 PM
11h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

3:04 AM → 3:14 PM
12h 10m • 3 changes
5:32 AM → 5:14 PM
11h 42m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 7:14 PM
11h 42m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 8:14 PM
11h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

3:04 AM → 3:14 PM
12h 10m • 3 changes
5:32 AM → 5:14 PM
11h 42m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 7:14 PM
11h 42m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 8:14 PM
11h 41m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Žilina 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.