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

The cheapest way to get from Czechia to Cologne is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 13h 4m.

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 48m and costs €80 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Czechia and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Czechia to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arriving at Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

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 Messe/Deutz Bf via Schwandorf and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

How far is it from Czechia to Cologne?

The distance between Czechia and Cologne is 607 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 Schwandorf which takes 9h 20m and costs €90 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Czechia to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Czechia to Cologne bus from?

Czechia to Cologne bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where do I catch the Czechia to Cologne train from?

Czechia to Cologne train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, 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 Schwandorf which takes 9h 20m and costs €90 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs and takes 9h 28m.

Where does the Czechia to Cologne bus arrive?

Czechia to Cologne bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Frankfurt Central Train Station.

Where does the Czechia to Cologne train arrive?

Czechia to Cologne train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Schwandorf station.

Can I drive from Czechia to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Czechia to Cologne is 658 km. It takes approximately 6h 13m 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 48m
€81–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Leverkusenbus N23 / ...
13h 4m
€37–62
Train via Schwandorf
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Schwandorftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Schwandorf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
9h 20m
€94–186
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Frankfurt Central Train Stationbus RegioJet 540
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 28m
Drive 658 km
1. Drive from Prague to Colognecar 658 km
6h 13m
€99–143
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
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
5h 2m
€111–386
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 57m
€87–214
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 21m
€162–372
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 50m
€64–242
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
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
6h 36m
€89–294
Train
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Frankfurt(Main)Suedtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 49 / ...
10h 58m
€137–215

Czechia to Cologne by train

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Distance: 606.8 km
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Czechia and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Schwandorf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 9h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 9h 28m.

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