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Trip Overview

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.

13h 14m
Duration
1,214 km
Distance
€202
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Žilina to Cologne train times

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.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 2m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 34m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 36m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 2m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 34m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 36m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 2m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 34m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 34m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 2m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 34m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 2m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 34m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 34m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 2m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 34m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 34m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 2m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 34m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 36m • 2 changes
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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 34m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 1,213.5 km
  • Duration: 13h 14m

What companies run services between Žilina, Slovakia and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Zilina to Koeln Hbf via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and Wien Hbf in around 12h 48m.

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