The average train between Prague and Cologne takes 10h 40m and the fastest train takes 8h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Prague to Cologne. 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 Prague and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prague is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Cologne at 1:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi and take an average of 10h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Prague to Cologne? 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 Prague to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Prague station and arriving at Cologne station via Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
Prague to Cologne train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.
Prague to Cologne train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Prague to Cologne train tickets online with České dráhy (ČD) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Prague and Cologne is 536.3 km. The road distance is 758 km.
You can take a train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi, Cheb, Nuernberg Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 10h 1m.