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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Prague takes 10h 18m 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.

10h 18m
Duration
744 km
Distance
Kč 4,996
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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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 24m
Kč 4,109–10,705

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 10h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 743.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 18m

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 24m.

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