Prague to Cologne Trains

Prague to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Prague and Cologne takes 10h 1m 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.

10h 1m
Duration: 744 km
Distance: €161
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Nuremberg

best

Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Schwandorftrain Ec
Take the train from Schwandorf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41

9h 36m

€134–291

Prague to Cologne train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Prague and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prague is at 5:35 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Schwandorf and take an average of 10h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:35 PM → 10:14 PM
8h 39m • 2 changes
5:35 PM → 9:14 AM
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15h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:35 AM → 2:14 PM
8h 39m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 4:14 PM
8h 39m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 6:14 PM
8h 39m • 2 changes
11:35 AM → 9:14 PM
9h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:35 AM → 2:14 PM
8h 39m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 4:14 PM
8h 39m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 6:14 PM
8h 39m • 2 changes
11:35 AM → 9:14 PM
9h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:35 AM → 2:14 PM
8h 39m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 4:14 PM
8h 39m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 6:14 PM
8h 39m • 2 changes
11:35 AM → 9:14 PM
9h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:35 AM → 2:14 PM
8h 39m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 4:14 PM
8h 39m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 6:14 PM
8h 39m • 2 changes
11:35 AM → 9:14 PM
9h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:35 AM → 2:14 PM
8h 39m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 4:14 PM
8h 39m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 6:14 PM
8h 39m • 2 changes
11:35 AM → 9:14 PM
9h 39m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

Trip Overview

Train via Nuremberg

Prague to Cologne train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:35 PM → 10:14 PM

5:35 PM → 9:14 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:35 AM → 2:14 PM

7:35 AM → 4:14 PM

9:35 AM → 6:14 PM

11:35 AM → 9:14 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:35 AM → 2:14 PM

7:35 AM → 4:14 PM

9:35 AM → 6:14 PM

11:35 AM → 9:14 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:35 AM → 2:14 PM

7:35 AM → 4:14 PM

9:35 AM → 6:14 PM

11:35 AM → 9:14 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:35 AM → 2:14 PM

7:35 AM → 4:14 PM

9:35 AM → 6:14 PM

11:35 AM → 9:14 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:35 AM → 2:14 PM

7:35 AM → 4:14 PM

9:35 AM → 6:14 PM

11:35 AM → 9:14 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Schwandorf

Prague to Cologne trains

Find Transport to Cologne

Trip Overview

Train via Nuremberg

Prague to Cologne train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:35 PM → 10:14 PM

5:35 PM → 9:14 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:35 AM → 2:14 PM

7:35 AM → 4:14 PM

9:35 AM → 6:14 PM

11:35 AM → 9:14 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:35 AM → 2:14 PM

7:35 AM → 4:14 PM

9:35 AM → 6:14 PM

11:35 AM → 9:14 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:35 AM → 2:14 PM

7:35 AM → 4:14 PM

9:35 AM → 6:14 PM

11:35 AM → 9:14 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:35 AM → 2:14 PM

7:35 AM → 4:14 PM

9:35 AM → 6:14 PM

11:35 AM → 9:14 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:35 AM → 2:14 PM

7:35 AM → 4:14 PM

9:35 AM → 6:14 PM

11:35 AM → 9:14 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Schwandorf

Where to next?

Train trips from Prague

Train trips to Cologne

Alternative transport options

5:35 PM → 9:14 AM
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