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

The cheapest way to get from Prague to Cologne is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prague to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs €70 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Prague 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 and Cologne?

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

The distance between Prague and Cologne is 607 km. The road distance is 658 km.

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

The best way to get from Prague to Cologne without a car is to train via Schwandorf which takes 9h 20m and costs €150 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Prague to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prague to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Prague to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Prague to Cologne?

The best way to get from Prague to Cologne is to train via Schwandorf which takes 9h 20m and costs €150 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs and takes 9h 28m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €230 and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Prague to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Prague to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Prague to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Cologne is 658 km. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Prague to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1829+ hotels available in Cologne.

Prague to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Prague 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 Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
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 47m
€77–219
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Leverkusenbus 264 / ...
11h 45m
€55–93
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
€153–304
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc 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
9h 28m
Drive 658 km
1. Drive from Prague to Colognecar 658 km
6h 13m
€101–145
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 7m
€74–221
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
4h 48m
€92–269
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
€109–281
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 Airport-Zaventem to Köln Hbftrain
6h 52m
€112–269
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
€190–340
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Praha Hlavní nádraží to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
18h 59m

Prague to Cologne by train

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9h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 606.8 km
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Prague, 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, you can take a bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 9h 28m.

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