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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Prague is to bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf which costs 800 Kč - 2 000 Kč and takes 10h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Prague is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs 1 900 Kč - 6 000 Kč.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Prague?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Prague. 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 27m.

How far is it from Cologne to Prague?

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

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Prague without a car is to train which takes 9h 27m and costs 3 000 Kč - 5 500 Kč.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Cologne to Prague, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Prague train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Prague?

The best way to get from Cologne to Prague is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs 1 900 Kč - 6 000 Kč. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 3 000 Kč - 5 500 Kč and takes 9h 27m, you could also bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, which costs 800 Kč - 2 000 Kč and takes 10h 13m.

Where does the Cologne to Prague train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Prague?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Prague?

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Cologne to Prague - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Prague 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 from Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)CGN - PRG
3h 55m
Kč 1,935–5,779
Bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal to Praha, Hlavní NádražíRegioJet 540
10h 13m
Kč 800–1,922
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Schwandorf
3. Take the train from Schwandorf to Praha Hlavni NadraziRe
9h 27m
Kč 3,067–5,165
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof55 / ...
2. Take the night train from Mainz Hbf to Praha Hlavni NadraziEn
11h 46m
Kč 3,606–6,789
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)DUS - PRG
4h 30m
Kč 1,955–5,661
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)FRA - PRG
4h 27m
Kč 2,137–5,550
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)BRU - PRG
5h 56m
Kč 2,307–6,109
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Eindhoven
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)EIN - PRG
6h 18m
Kč 2,475–7,856
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Praha, ÚAN Florenc084 / ...
12h 55m
Kč 1,068–2,733
Drive 655.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Prague655.4 km
6h 11m
Kč 2,395–3,460

Cologne to Prague by train

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9h 27mAverage Duration

Kč 3,067Cheapest Price

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Distance: 543 km
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Prague, 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 27m.

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