What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Czechia?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Czechia is to bus which costs 800 Kč - 1 700 Kč and takes 10h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Czechia?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Czechia is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs 1 800 Kč - 6 000 Kč.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Czechia?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Czechia. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi via Nürnberg Hbf and Schwandorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

How far is it from Cologne to Czechia?

The distance between Cologne and Czechia is 543 km. The road distance is 655.4 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Czechia without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Czechia without a car is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs 2 800 Kč - 5 500 Kč.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Czechia?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Cologne to Czechia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Czechia train from?

Cologne to Czechia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Czechia?

The best way to get from Cologne to Czechia is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs 1 800 Kč - 6 000 Kč. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 2 800 Kč - 5 500 Kč and takes 9h 25m, you could also bus, which costs 800 Kč - 1 700 Kč and takes 10h 13m.

Where does the Cologne to Czechia train arrive?

Cologne to Czechia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Czechia?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Czechia is 655 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Cologne to Czechia.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Czechia?

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Cologne to Czechia - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Czechia by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Václav Havel Airport Prague
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane CGN - PRG
3h 54m
Kč 1,834–5,779
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal to Praha, Hlavní Nádražíbus RegioJet 540
10h 13m
Kč 799–1,634
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Schwandorftrain
3. Take the train from Schwandorf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Re
9h 25m
Kč 2,861–5,057
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurttrain 78 / ...
2. Take the night train from Frankfurt(Main)Sued to Praha Hlavni Nadrazinighttrain En
11h 22m
Kč 3,624–6,574
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane DUS - PRG
4h 30m
Kč 1,854–5,756
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane FRA - PRG
4h 26m
Kč 2,055–5,224
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Děčín hlavní nádražítrain
5h 48m
Kč 2,359–9,786
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Praguebus N870
10h 33m
Kč 1,299–2,034
Drive 655.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Praguecar 655.4 km
6h 11m
Kč 2,399–3,465

Cologne to Czechia by train

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9h 25mAverage Duration

Kč 2,861Cheapest Price

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Distance: 543 km
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Czechia?

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and Lufthansa City fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi via Nürnberg Hbf and Schwandorf in around 9h 25m.

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