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

The cheapest way to get from Prague to Cologne is to bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf which costs €30 - €85 and takes 9h 55m.

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 6m and costs €70 - €260.

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 Hbf via S Südkreuz Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

How far is it from Prague to Cologne?

The distance between Prague and Cologne is 542 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 Berlin which takes 9h 12m and costs €75 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Prague to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prague to Cologne train from?

Prague to Cologne train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), 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 fly which takes 4h 6m and costs €70 - €260. Alternatively, you can train via Berlin, which costs €75 - €260 and takes 9h 12m, you could also bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, which costs €30 - €85 and takes 9h 55m.

Where does the Prague to Cologne train arrive?

Prague to Cologne train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Berlin Suedkreuz station.

Can I drive from Prague to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Cologne is 658 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m 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 1780+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 10 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 Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane PRG - CGN
4h 6m
€71–256
Bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
9h 55m
€34–85
Train via Berlin
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Berlin Suedkreuztrain Rj
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
9h 12m
€76–251
Drive 658 km
1. Drive from Prague to Colognecar 658 km
6h 14m
€101–145
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 48m
€86–248
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
6h 4m
€108–414
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
4h 53m
€85–234
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
€89–317
Train
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Frankfurt(Main)Suedtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 79 / ...
10h 53m
€137–225
Bus
1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Leverkusenbus 084 / ...
12h 50m
€43–107

Prague to Cologne by train

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9h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 541.7 km
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Prague, 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 Hbf via Berlin Suedkreuz and S Südkreuz Bhf in around 9h 12m.

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