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 via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf which costs €40 - €90 and takes 11h 7m.

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 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Prague 2 and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Praha Hlavní nádraží and arriving at Köln. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 59m.

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 608 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 €140 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m 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 GrandBus, depart from Praha Hlavní nádraží 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 train via Schwandorf which takes 9h 20m and costs €140 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 11h 7m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €230 and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the Prague 2 to Cologne bus arrive?

Prague 2 to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Köln 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, subway, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Prague 2 to Cologne by subway, 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.

Subway to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Take the subway from Náměstí Míru to Nádraží Veleslavínsubway
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PRG - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 55m
€74–203
Bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
11h 7m
€44–88
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
€141–286
Drive 660.5 km
1. Drive from Prague 2 to Colognecar 660.5 km
6h 16m
€102–147
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 16m
€109–400
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
€96–244
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
€93–253
Fly Václav Havel Airport Prague to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane PRG - CGN
4h 12m
€69–230
Fly Václav Havel Airport Prague to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane PRG - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 4m
€99–259
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
€169–314
Bus
1. Take the bus from Praha Hlavní nádraží to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
18h 59m

Prague 2 to Cologne by train

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9h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 607.7 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Prague 2, 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, FlixBus operates a bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Cologne Airport CGN every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–80 and the journey takes 9h 35m.

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