Trains tickets from Cologne to Bratislava

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from US$139
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Next departures to Bratislava

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 9 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: August 10 at
    Destination city: Bratislava
    Destination location: Hlavná stanica
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + EuroCity Train
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + EuroCity Train
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 9 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Arrival time: August 10 at
    Destination city: Bratislava
    Destination location: Hlavná stanica
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express + EuroCity Train
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express + EuroCity Train
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 9 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: August 10 at
    Destination city: Bratislava
    Destination location: Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 9 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Arrival time: August 10 at
    Destination city: Bratislava
    Destination location: Hlavná stanica
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + EuroCity Train
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + EuroCity Train
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 9 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Arrival time: August 10 at
    Destination city: Bratislava
    Destination location: Hlavná stanica
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express + EuroCity Train
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express + EuroCity Train
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Bratislava

Bus
Average PriceUS$59 - US$149Average Duration17h 45m
20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$51 - US$80Average Duration10h
33kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Bratislava

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bratislava. The journey takes about 10 hours, and with fares starting at just US$51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
10hAverage Duration
US$51Cheapest ticket
33kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Bratislava

  1. What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Cologne to Bratislava?

    Trains travelling between Cologne and Bratislava leave from Hbf or Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive at Nové Mesto, Bratislava Airport, Most SNP.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Cologne and Bratislava is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Bratislava.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Bratislava, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Cologne and Bratislava compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Cologne to Bratislava, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Will you be returning to Cologne by train?

Train from Bratislava to Cologne

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