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

The cheapest way to get from Czechia to Cologne is to bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf which costs €30 - €95 and takes 9h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Czechia to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 4h 53m and costs €85 - €230.

Is there a direct train between Czechia and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Czechia to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Köln Hbf via S Südkreuz Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

How far is it from Czechia to Cologne?

The distance between Czechia and Cologne is 613 km. The road distance is 658 km.

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

The best way to get from Czechia to Cologne without a car is to train via Berlin which takes 9h 12m and costs €65 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Czechia to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Czechia to Cologne train from?

Czechia to Cologne train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Train or bus from Czechia to Cologne?

The best way to get from Czechia to Cologne is to train via Berlin which takes 9h 12m and costs €65 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, which costs €30 - €95 and takes 9h 55m.

Where does the Czechia to Cologne train arrive?

Czechia to Cologne train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Berlin Suedkreuz station.

Can I drive from Czechia to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Czechia to Cologne is 658 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Czechia to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Czechia to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly Václav Havel Airport Prague to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PRG - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
4h 53m
€87–248
Bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
9h 55m
€34–95
Train via Berlin
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Berlin Suedkreuztrain Rj
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
9h 12m
€67–204
Drive 658 km
1. Drive from Prague to Colognecar 658 km
6h 14m
€101–145
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Usti Nad Labem Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 8m
€105–404
Fly Václav Havel Airport Prague to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane PRG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 53m
€87–224
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Usti Nad Labem Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 17m
€175–380
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Brno Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VIE - CGN
5h 56m
€72–250
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brno Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 49m
€98–324
Train
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Frankfurt(Main)Suedtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 79 / ...
10h 53m
€138–225
Bus
1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Leverkusenbus 084 / ...
13h 59m
€62–112

Czechia to Cologne by train

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Distance: 613.4 km
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Czechia and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Köln Hbf via Berlin Suedkreuz and S Südkreuz Bhf in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Cologne Airport CGN every 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 9h 35m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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