Cologne to Slagelse by train

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Overview: trains from Cologne to Slagelse

Find the key information for travelling by train from Cologne to Slagelse, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 02:07 View journey
Last train 23:15 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 8hr 26m View journey
Distance (km) 576
Trains / day 13 View all
Cheapest journey €322.70 View journey
Avg journey time 17hr 23m
Train operators 14

Taking the train from Cologne to Slagelse

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Cost of train travel from Cologne to Slagelse

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Cologne to Slagelse:

  • Cheapest ticket: €322.70

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Cologne to Slagelse departure frequency and train timetable

With 13 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 58 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 02:07 and the last one is at 21:13. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 02:09, with the last one at 23:15.

Travel time and distance between Cologne and Slagelse

The route’s fastest journey takes 8 hours and 26 minutes, covering a total of 576 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Cologne and Slagelse

Tickets for travel between Cologne and Slagelse can be booked 3 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Cologne to Slagelse by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Slagelse.

FAQs about the train journey from Cologne to Slagelse

Want to know more about your journey from Cologne to Slagelse? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Cologne and Slagelse by train is 576 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.