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 1 300 Kč - 2 200 Kč and takes 12h 24m.

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 56m and costs 1 800 Kč - 4 900 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 13m.

How far is it from Cologne to Prague?

The distance between Cologne and Prague is 543 km. The road distance is 657 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 via Nuremberg which takes 9h 13m and costs 3 900 Kč - 14 000 Kč.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m 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 56m and costs 1 800 Kč - 4 900 Kč. Alternatively, you can train via Nuremberg, which costs 3 900 Kč - 14 000 Kč and takes 9h 13m, you could also bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs and takes 9h 18m.

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 657 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m 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 car

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Prague by plane, train, bus, 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 56m
Kč 1,826–4,808
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus 020 / ...
12h 24m
Kč 1,300–2,200
Train via Nuremberg
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 13m
Kč 3,968–13,743
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 : Amsterdam Central Sloterdijk Train Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
9h 18m
Drive 657 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Praguecar 657 km
6h 16m
Kč 2,476–3,576
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 26m
Kč 2,030–5,177
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 1,909–6,909
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-Neustadt to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain
6h 38m
Kč 4,222–11,672
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 51 / ...
2. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj
10h 34m
Kč 4,120–12,092
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Köln to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus Ivano-Frankivsk
18h 59m

Cologne to Prague by train

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9h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 543 km
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Prague, 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 13m.

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