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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 flight, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $40, while a train costs an average of $128.
Distance: 493 miles (795 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$128 Average price | $85 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 28m Average total duration 9h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 21m Average total duration 14h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cologne to Bratislava
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Bratislava, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Bratislava:
A flight is $45 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cologne to Bratislava costing on average $85.
A flight is $88 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Bratislava costing on average $128.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 28m.
Bus takes on average 15h 21m.
Tickets start at around $128 compared to roughly $32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$95. The journey takes 9h 58m versus 9h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- ICE 911 · EC 115 · RJX 161 · REX 77415:25 AM10h19Cologne Hbf3:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$481One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- ICE 911 · EC 115 · RJX 161 · REX 77415:25 AM10h19Cologne Hbf3:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$481One-way3 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 915 · ICE 119 · RJX 165 · Os 76299:34 AM10h10Cologne Messe/Deutz7:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$831One-way3 transfers
Other options
- ICE 911 · EC 1213 · REX 25225:25 AM10h45Cologne Hbf4:10 PMBratislava hlavná stanica$481One-way2 transfers
- ICE 511 · RJX 65 · Os 76235:48 AM10h56Cologne Hbf4:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$601One-way2 transfers
- ICE 217 · ICE 575 · ICE 565 · RJX 699:58 AM10h46Cologne Messe/Deutz8:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$831One-way4 transfers
(Amsterdam -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna) · RJ 1041 (Prague -> Bratislava)7:40 PM16h14Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)11:54 AMBratislava hlavná stanica$641One-way2 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:35 PM18h15Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)7:50 AMBratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)$671One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM16h00Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)3:35 PMBratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)$671One-way1 transfer
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FR 65927:05 AM17h00Cologne Bonn Airport12:05 AMBratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport$9281One-way3 transfers - LH95 · LH1380+LH5348+FR 65927:05 AM17h00Cologne Bonn Airport12:05 AMBratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport$9281One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Bratislava:
A flight is $45 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cologne to Bratislava costing on average $85.
A flight is $88 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Bratislava costing on average $128.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 28m.
Bus takes on average 15h 21m.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Bratislava-Petržalka.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic to go to Bratislava by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bratislava by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bratislava by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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