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How to Travel from

Bratislava to Cologne

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Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$52.23–$382.16

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.31–$560.50
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$509.54
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$1,082.78

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$369.42
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$369.42

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$509.54
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$509.54
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$1,082.78

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$700.62

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.73–$496.81

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bratislava to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.92–$12.74
Bus from Bratislava to Vienna,
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.83–$15.29
Bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Leverkusen
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$121.02

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Viena to Köln
Ave. Duration:
12h 57m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$17.83–$22.93

Slovak Lines

Phone:
+421 2 55 422 734
Website:
slovaklines.sk/sk/
Bus from Bratislava to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.28–$10.19
Bus from Bratislava to Vienna,
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.92–$11.46

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$24.20–$61.15

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.57–$70.06

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
6h 23m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$152.86
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$48.41–$53.50
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$28.02–$31.85
Train from Wien Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
9h 3m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$152.86–$178.34

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Wien
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$28.02

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from Bratislava to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$4.20–$6.37
Bus from Bratislava to Vienna,
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$5.60–$8.92

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.10–$17.83

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
13h 39m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$121.02–$1,210.17

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)

Phone:
+421 24 48 58 188
Website:
zssk.sk/en/
Train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Wien
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.46–$5.35

Questions and Answers

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 $23.91 - $45.65 and takes 15h 49m.

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 $47.83 - $271.74 .

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 and arriving at Köln via Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz, Laxenburger Str./Raxstr. and Viena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 49m.

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 Hbf via Wien Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

How far is it from Bratislava to Cologne?

The distance between Bratislava and Cologne is 824 km. The road distance is 981.5 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 Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 13m and costs $130.43 - $206.52 .

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 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 Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 13m and costs $130.43 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23.91 - $45.65 and takes 15h 49m.

Where does the Bratislava to Cologne bus arrive?

Bratislava to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

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 981 km. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Bratislava to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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