What is the cheapest way to get from Prague 2 to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Prague 2 to Cologne is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 13h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Prague 2 to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Prague 2 to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs €65 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Prague 2 and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Prague 2 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 Prague 2 and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Prague 2 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 Prague 2 to Cologne?

The distance between Prague 2 and Cologne is 544 km. The road distance is 660.5 km.

How do I travel from Prague 2 to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Prague 2 to Cologne without a car is to train via Schwandorf which takes 9h 20m and costs €120 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Prague 2 to Cologne?

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Prague 2 to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prague 2 to Cologne bus from?

Prague 2 to Cologne bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where do I catch the Prague 2 to Cologne train from?

Prague 2 to Cologne train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Train, bus or fly from Prague 2 to Cologne?

The best way to get from Prague 2 to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs €65 - €250. Alternatively, you can train via Schwandorf, which costs €120 - €170 and takes 9h 20m, you could also bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs and takes 9h 28m.

Where does the Prague 2 to Cologne bus arrive?

Prague 2 to Cologne bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Frankfurt Central Train Station.

Where does the Prague 2 to Cologne train arrive?

Prague 2 to Cologne train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Schwandorf station.

Can I drive from Prague 2 to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Prague 2 to Cologne is 660 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Prague 2 to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Prague 2 to Cologne?

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Prague 2 to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Prague 2 to Cologne by plane, train, bus, or car

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

Fly Václav Havel Airport Prague to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane PRG - CGN
4h 12m
€66–246
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Prague to Leverkusenbus 084
13h 45m
€52–92
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
€129–161
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 660.5 km
1. Drive from Prague 2 to Colognecar 660.5 km
6h 16m
€101–146
Fly Václav Havel Airport Prague to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
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 52m
€81–238
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
6h 13m
€140–414
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
5h 2m
€105–217
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Flughafen Bertrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
6h 25m
€80–245
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
€159–199

Prague 2 to Cologne by train

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9h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 543.7 km
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Prague 2, Czechia and Cologne, Germany?

Eurowings and Lufthansa fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Schwandorf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 9h 20m.

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