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

The cheapest way to get from Pilsen to Cologne is to bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 30m.

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 and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Pilsen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Pilsen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Pilsen and arriving at Köln Hbf via Frankfurt am Main. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.

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 52m.

How far is it from Pilsen to Cologne?

The distance between Pilsen and Cologne is 644 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 train which takes 7h 52m and costs €75 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m 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 SARVALTEH AUTO, depart from Pilsen 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 train which takes 7h 52m and costs €75 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Pilsen to Cologne bus arrive?

Pilsen to Cologne bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, arrive at Frankfurt am Main 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 5h to drive from Pilsen to Cologne.

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

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Pilsen to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Pilsen to Cologne by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
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 52m
€79–186
Train via Cheb
cheapest
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 / ...
8h 5m
€44–151
Bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
1. Take the bus from Pilsen Central Bus Station to Frankfurt Central Train Stationbus RegioJet 540
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus 084 / ...
8h 30m
€45–77
Drive 596.9 km
1. Drive from Pilsen to Colognecar 596.9 km
5h
€91–131
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 28m
€126–315
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pilsen to Frankfurt am Mainbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Köln Hbfbus
10h 53m
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Plzeň to Praguebus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PRG - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 40m
€92–254
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 24m
€147–339
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 39m
€92–230
Train, train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain
3. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 40m
€126–417

Pilsen to Cologne by train

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Distance: 643.7 km
Duration: 7h 52m

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

You can take a train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Schwandorf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pilsen Central Bus Station to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt central train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 8h 30m.

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