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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, and a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 493 miles (795 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$144 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 55m Average total duration Fastest 10h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 18m Average total duration 13h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Bratislava:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Bratislava costing on average $144 (€117).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 48m.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Bratislava
How to get from Cologne to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Bratislava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus7:35 PM14h05Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)9:40 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$741One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:35 PM14h05Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)9:40 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$741One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 103 · ICE 2583 · RJX 67 · REX 77938:54 AM9h50Cologne Hbf6:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$1731One-way3 transfers
Other options
- IC 2013 · ICE 517 · RJX 261 · Os 763510:53 AM11h51Cologne Hbf10:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$1231One-way3 transfers
- ICE 225 · ICE 211 · RJX 16711:18 AM10h08Cologne Hbf9:26 PMBratislava-Petržalka$1481One-way2 transfers
- ICE 219 · ICE 575 · ICE 565 · RJX 699:58 AM10h46Cologne Messe/Deutz8:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$1481One-way4 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 AM19h45Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)10:55 PMBratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)$761One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM16h00Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)3:35 PMBratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)$761One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 AM17h35Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)7:55 PMBratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)$761One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Bratislava:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Bratislava costing on average $144 (€117).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 48m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Bratislava as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Bratislava-Petržalka.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bratislava by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Bratislava by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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