There currently is one option to travel by night train from Žilina (Slovakia) to Cologne (Germany), taking between approximately 5 and 6 hours: Namely the LE 1250 operated by Leo Express.

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Leo Express

The Czech operator Leo Express runs a couchette train between Frankfurt and Przemyśl several times a week, calling at Erfurt, Leipzig, Dresden, Prague, Ostrava and Kraków. Its overnight trains between Prague and Warsaw and from Prešov to Prague are seating-only, and a night bus links Lviv and Kraków.

What does the couchette car offer?

The Economy Sleeper is a berth in a mixed 4-person couchette compartment. Women and women travelling with children under 10 can choose the Economy Sleeper Lady compartment instead. A small breakfast and a kit with two bottles of water, earplugs and an eye mask are included.

What seat classes are available?

You can choose between Economy, the basic class with Wi-Fi and a table at every seat, Economy Plus with leather seats and some drinks included, Business in a separate section with refreshments, and Premium – a quiet six-seat compartment with reclining leather seats.

For the next 7 dates with connections, the cheapest offer starts at 5 EUR. Check our connection pages below for all availabilities!

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