The average train between Prague and Cologne takes 9h 47m 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 twice daily 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 9h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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 Schwandorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
Prague to Cologne train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.
Prague to Cologne train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Prague to Cologne train tickets online with ÖBB EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Prague and Cologne is 536.3 km. The road distance is 744 km.
You can take a train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Schwandorf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 9h 20m.
#/media/File:ICE_4_Berlin_Hauptbahnhof_(3).jpg "ICE 4 Berlin Hauptbahnhof")
