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 €45 - €80 and takes 9h 38m.

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 8m and costs €75 - €250.

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 35m.

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 Schwandorf which takes 9h 35m and costs €130 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m 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 Prague Florenc Central Bus 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 fly which takes 4h 8m and costs €75 - €250. Alternatively, you can train via Schwandorf, which costs €130 - €200 and takes 9h 35m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 38m.

Where does the Prague to Cologne bus arrive?

Prague to Cologne bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal 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 15m 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?

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There are 11 ways to get from Prague to Cologne by plane, train, bus, car, or subway

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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 8m
€79–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminalbus : Amsterdam Central Sloterdijk Train Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
9h 38m
€47–77
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 35m
€138–198
Drive 658 km
1. Drive from Prague to Colognecar 658 km
6h 15m
€119–171
Subway to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the subway from Staroměstská 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 Hbftrain
4h 37m
€78–232
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 3m
€137–429
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 11m
€83–174
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Berlin Suedkreuztrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
6h 38m
€108–320
Bus via Koeln Messe/Deutz
1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
9h 52m
€63–95
Train
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Hanau Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Hanau Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
12h 23m
€205–245
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Praha Hlavní nádraží to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
18h 59m
€135–150

Prague to Cologne by train

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Distance: 541.7 km
Duration: 4h 8m

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

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Schwandorf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 9h 35m.

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