The average train between Žilina and Cologne takes 14h 26m and the fastest train takes 12h 42m. 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 every 4 hours 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 2:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and take an average of 14h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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12h 57m • 4 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 Žilina station and arriving at Cologne station via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 26m.
Žilina to Cologne train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zilina station.
Žilina to Cologne train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Žilina to Cologne train tickets online with Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), Railjet and 5 other operators.
The distance between Žilina and Cologne is 861.5 km. The road distance is 1,296 km.
You can take a train from Zilina to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica, Wien Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, and München Hbf in around 12h 15m.