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Prague to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Prague and Cologne takes 12h 3m and the fastest train takes 9h 33m. 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.

12h 3m
Duration
853 km
Distance
€193
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Dresden

best
  1. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden-Neustadttrain train Rj
  2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Frankfurttrain train 50
  3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 41 / ...
9h 20m
€152–373

Prague to Cologne train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Prague and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prague is at 6:41 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and take an average of 12h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 853 km
  • Duration: 12h 3m

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

You can take a train from Praha-Holesovice to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and Frankfurt in around 9h 20m.

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