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 1 200 Kč - 2 400 Kč and takes 12h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Prague is to train and fly which takes 3h 15m and costs 2 400 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 589 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 15m 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 bus via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs 4 000 Kč - 10 000 Kč and takes 9h 24m, you could also fly, which costs 1 700 Kč - 6 000 Kč and takes 3h 53m.

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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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 train, plane, 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.

Train to Frankfurt, fly
best
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
3h 15m
Kč 2,439–6,102
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus 020 / ...
12h 30m
Kč 1,292–2,329
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 4,082–9,999
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 4,607–9,103
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane CGN - PRG
3h 53m
Kč 1,728–5,735
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
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 1,938–5,155
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
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 7m
Kč 2,540–6,331
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 2,454–3,545

Cologne to Prague by train

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9h 24mAverage Duration

Kč 4,082Cheapest Price

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Distance: 588.8 km
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Prague, Czechia?

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