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

The cheapest way to get from Slovakia to Cologne is to bus which costs €85 - €130 and takes 14h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Slovakia to Cologne is to bus and fly which takes 4h 47m and costs €60 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Slovakia and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Slovakia 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 30m.

Is there a direct train between Slovakia and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Slovakia to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Wien Hbf and Hanau Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.

How far is it from Slovakia to Cologne?

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

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

The best way to get from Slovakia to Cologne without a car is to train via Großauheim which takes 10h 7m and costs €140 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Slovakia to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Slovakia to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Slovakia to Cologne train from?

Slovakia to Cologne train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.

Train, bus or fly from Slovakia to Cologne?

The best way to get from Slovakia to Cologne is to train via Großauheim which takes 10h 7m and costs €140 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 14h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €380 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Slovakia to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Slovakia to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Slovakia to Cologne?

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

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Slovakia to Cologne by bus, plane, train, car, or car train

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Bus to Vienna International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Take the bus from Bratislava Most SNP to Vienna Airportbus
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VIE - CGN
4h 47m
€61–229
Train via Großauheim
1. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Hanau Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Hanau Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
10h 7m
€143–293
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Cologne Airport CGNbus N361 / ...
14h 30m
€86–129
Drive 940.9 km
1. Drive from Bratislava to Colognecar 940.9 km
8h 51m
€170–245
Bus to Vienna International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Bratislava Most SNP to Vienna Airportbus
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
5h 16m
€95–291
Fly Košice International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Košice International Airport (KSC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane KSC - CGN
6h 19m
€103–378
Bus to Vienna International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Bratislava Most SNP to Vienna 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 50m
€95–213
Train
1. Take the train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Wien Hbftrain 7772 / ...
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
10h 51m
€154–306
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
€195–272
Bus via Bratislava hlavná stanica
1. Take the bus from Bratislava hlavná stanica to Köln Airportbus
18h

Slovakia to Cologne by train

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Distance: 820 km
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Slovakia and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Wien Hbf and Hanau Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 7m. 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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