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Cologne to Prague trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Prague takes 9h 57m and the fastest train takes 8h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Prague. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 57m
Duration
743 km
Distance
Kč 4,721
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Nuremberg

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  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbftrain train 41 / ...
  2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Schwandorftrain train
  3. Take the train from Schwandorf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain train Re
9h 22m
Kč 3,943–14,786

Cologne to Prague train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Prague. 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 Prague at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 9h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 742.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 57m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Prague, Czechia?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi via Nürnberg Hbf and Schwandorf in around 9h 22m.

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