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

The cheapest way to get from Pilsen to Cologne is to bus and train which costs €45 - €95 and takes 8h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pilsen to Cologne is to bus and fly which takes 4h 54m and costs €70 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Pilsen and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádraží and arriving at Köln. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 34m.

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 7h 45m.

How far is it from Pilsen to Cologne?

The distance between Pilsen and Cologne is 599 km. The road distance is 597.2 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 and train via Nuremberg which takes 6h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Pilsen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pilsen to Cologne bus from?

Pilsen to Cologne bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Pilsen Central Bus Station.

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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €270 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Pilsen to Cologne bus arrive?

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

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 4h 58m to drive from Pilsen to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Pilsen to Cologne - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 13 ways to get from Pilsen to Cologne by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the bus from Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádraží to Nürnbergbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
6h 13m
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plzeň to Frankfurt central train stationbus 084
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
8h 49m
€48–93
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Pilsen Central Bus Station to Frankfurt Central Train Stationbus : Amsterdam Central Sloterdijk Train Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 8m
Drive 597.2 km
1. Drive from Pilsen to Colognecar 597.2 km
4h 58m
€90–130
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Freisingtrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
6h 32m
€145–338
Train
1. Take the train from Plzen 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 / ...
7h 45m
€127–263
Train via Cheb
1. Take the train from Plzen-Jizni Predmesti to Chebtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Cheb to Nuernberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
7h 57m
€104–225
Bus
1. Take the bus from Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádraží to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
15h 34m
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Plzeň to Praguebus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PRG - DUS
5h 37m
€79–221
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Freisingtrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
7h 20m
€156–381
Bus to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádraží to Nürnbergbus
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 45m
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Plzeň to Praguebus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane PRG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 38m
€101–276
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the bus from Plzeň to Praguebus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane PRG - CGN
4h 54m
€73–238

Pilsen to Cologne by train

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7h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 598.9 km
Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Pilsen Central Bus Station to Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Schwandorf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 7h 45m.

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