The average train between Cologne and Pilsen takes 8h 44m and the fastest train takes 7h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Pilsen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Pilsen. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Pilsen at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 8h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Pilsen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Pilsen. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Pilsen station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
Cologne to Pilsen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Pilsen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi station.
Book your Cologne to Pilsen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Die Länderbahn.
The distance between Cologne and Pilsen is 474.6 km. The road distance is 644 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi via Nürnberg Hbf and Schwandorf in around 7h 50m.