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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Czechia is to bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf which costs 1 100 Kč - 2 200 Kč and takes 10h 33m.

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 53m and costs 1 700 Kč - 6 000 Kč.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Czechia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Köln and arriving at Praha Hlavní nádraží. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 59m.

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 24m.

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 24m and costs 3 900 Kč - 11 000 Kč.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Cologne to Czechia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Czechia bus from?

Cologne to Czechia bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

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 53m and costs 1 700 Kč - 6 000 Kč. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 3 900 Kč - 11 000 Kč and takes 9h 24m, you could also bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, which costs 1 100 Kč - 2 200 Kč and takes 10h 33m.

Where does the Cologne to Czechia bus arrive?

Cologne to Czechia bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Praha Hlavní nádraží station.

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 13m 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 53m
Kč 1,726–5,729
Bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N870 / ...
10h 33m
Kč 1,187–2,137
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 24m
Kč 3,960–10,351
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the night train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazinighttrain En
11h 4m
Kč 4,454–8,492
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 24m
Kč 1,929–5,129
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 25m
Kč 2,409–6,040
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 52m
Kč 2,660–10,179
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus Ivano-Frankivsk
18h 59m
Drive 655.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Praguecar 655.4 km
6h 13m
Kč 2,478–3,579

Cologne to Czechia by train

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9h 24mAverage Duration

Kč 3,960Cheapest Price

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Distance: 543 km
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Czechia?

Eurowings and Lufthansa 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 24m.

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