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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Prague is to bus which costs 950 Kč - 2 000 Kč and takes 12h 45m.

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 52m and costs 1 700 Kč - 6 500 Kč.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Prague?

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 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 24m.

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 bus via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Cologne to Prague, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Prague bus from?

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

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 52m and costs 1 700 Kč - 6 500 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs and takes 9h 18m, you could also train, which costs 2 700 Kč - 4 400 Kč and takes 9h 24m.

Where does the Cologne to Prague bus arrive?

Cologne to Prague bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

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 13m to drive from Cologne to Prague.

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

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Cologne to Prague - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Prague by plane, bus, train, night train, or car

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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 52m
Kč 1,763–6,106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N23 / ...
12h 45m
Kč 969–1,934
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to Praha, Hlavní Nádražíbus RegioJet 540
9h 18m
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 2,695–4,404
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 3,481–6,336
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 28m
Kč 1,883–5,703
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 24m
Kč 2,144–5,340
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, bus
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 bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
5h 39m
Kč 2,045–9,413
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane BRU - PRG
6h 4m
Kč 2,288–5,113
Bus #2
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 2,387–3,447

Cologne to Prague by train

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9h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 543 km
Duration: 3h 52m

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 bus from Köln to Praha, Hlavní Nádraží via Frankfurt Central Train Station in around 9h 18m.

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