The average train between Žilina and Cologne takes 13h 14m and the fastest train takes 12h 34m. 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Žilina and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 3:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Žilina is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Cologne at 2:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and take an average of 13h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 34m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Žilina to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zilina station and arriving at Koeln Hbf station via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station and Wien Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.
Žilina to Cologne train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zilina station.
Žilina to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
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The distance between Žilina and Cologne is 861.5 km. The road distance is 1049 km.
You can take a train from Zilina to Koeln Hbf via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and Wien Hbf in around 12h 48m.