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

The cheapest way to get from Pilsen to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €90 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pilsen to Cologne is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct train between Pilsen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Pilsen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Schwandorf and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

How far is it from Pilsen to Cologne?

The distance between Pilsen and Cologne is 612 km. The road distance is 596.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Pilsen to Cologne without a car is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs €30 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Pilsen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pilsen to Cologne train from?

Pilsen to Cologne train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Train or bus from Pilsen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Pilsen to Cologne is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs €30 - €90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €190 and takes 8h 26m.

Where does the Pilsen to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pilsen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Pilsen to Cologne is 597 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Pilsen to Cologne.

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

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Pilsen to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Pilsen to Cologne by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Pilsen Central Bus Station to Cologne / Bonn Airport BusterminalRegioJet 540
8h 10m
€34–86
Train
1. Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to SchwandorfEc
2. Take the train from Schwandorf to Nürnberg Hbf
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
8h 26m
€94–189
Drive 596.9 km
1. Drive from Pilsen to Cologne596.9 km
5h 3m
€92–132
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Plzeň to Prague
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)PRG - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 25m
€89–254
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Plzeň to Frankfurt central train station084
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Cologne Airport CGNN280 / ...
10h 20m
€47–81
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Freising
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)MUC - CGN
6h 28m
€125–314
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Freising
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MUC - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
7h 9m
€138–355
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Plzeň to Prague
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Frankfurt (FRA)PRG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 27m
€92–241
Train, train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbf
3. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)DRS - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
8h 37m
€129–410

Pilsen to Cologne by bus, foot, and train

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8h 10mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 612 km
Duration: 8h 10m

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

RegioJet operates a bus from Pilsen Central Bus Station to Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal once daily. Tickets cost €29–65 and the journey takes 7h 45m. FlixBus also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Schwandorf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 8h 26m.

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