What is the cheapest way to get from Bratislava to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Bratislava to Cologne is to bus which costs €85 - €130 and takes 14h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bratislava to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Bratislava to Cologne is to bus and fly which takes 4h 40m and costs €60 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Bratislava and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bratislava to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bratislava and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bratislava to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bratislava-Petrzalka and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Wien Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

How far is it from Bratislava to Cologne?

The distance between Bratislava and Cologne is 820 km. The road distance is 940.9 km.

How do I travel from Bratislava to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Bratislava to Cologne without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 10h 37m and costs €150 - €390.

How long does it take to get from Bratislava to Cologne?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Bratislava to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bratislava to Cologne bus from?

Bratislava to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station.

Where do I catch the Bratislava to Cologne train from?

Bratislava to Cologne train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Bratislava-Petrzalka station.

Train or bus from Bratislava to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bratislava to Cologne is to train via Nuremberg which takes 10h 37m and costs €150 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 14h 45m.

Where does the Bratislava to Cologne bus arrive?

Bratislava to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Bratislava to Cologne train arrive?

Bratislava to Cologne train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bratislava to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bratislava to Cologne is 941 km. It takes approximately 8h 51m to drive from Bratislava to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Bratislava to Cologne?

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Bratislava to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Bratislava to Cologne by bus, plane, train, car, or car train

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Bus, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Take the bus from Bratislava centre to Vienna International Airportbus
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VIE - CGN
4h 40m
€61–235
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Wien Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
10h 37m
€154–384
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Cologne Airport CGNbus N361 / ...
14h 45m
€86–129
Drive 940.9 km
1. Drive from Bratislava to Colognecar 940.9 km
8h 51m
€147–212
Bus, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Bratislava centre to Vienna International Airportbus
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
5h 12m
€89–295
Bus, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Bratislava centre to Vienna International Airportbus
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VIE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 54m
€97–228
Train
1. Take the train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Wien Hbftrain 7772 / ...
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
10h 52m
€164–384
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bratislava to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf ARZ to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
15h 47m
€193–266
Bus via Bratislava hlavná stanica
1. Take the bus from Bratislava hlavná stanica to Köln Airportbus
18h 10m

Bratislava to Cologne by train

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Distance: 820.1 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Wien Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 10h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Cologne Airport CGN 6 times a week. Tickets cost €80–130 and the journey takes 14h 5m.

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