Next available departures

Next departures for Prague to Cologne on September 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	6:31pm	Hlavní nádraží	12h 36m	7:07am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Cheapest
Ceske Drahy + DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn	7:35am	Hlavní nádraží	8h 39m	4:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:10am	PRG Airport	13h 32m	1:42pm	Hbf	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn	6:31am	Hlavní nádraží	8h 43m	3:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:31am	Hlavní nádraží	8h 55m	3:26pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	7:00am	PRG Airport	14h 55m	9:55pm	Hbf	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn	6:31am	Hlavní nádraží	8h 43m	3:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:31am	Hlavní nádraží	8h 55m	3:26pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Prague to Cologne on September 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:00am	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	11h 43m	5:43pm	Hbf	Cheapest
Ceske Drahy + DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn	7:35am	Hlavní nádraží	8h 39m	4:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:10am	PRG Airport	13h 31m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn + HLB	6:31am	Hlavní nádraží	8h 43m	3:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:31am	Hlavní nádraží	8h 55m	3:26pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	7:00am	PRG Airport	14h 55m	9:55pm	Hbf	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn + HLB	6:31am	Hlavní nádraží	8h 43m	3:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:31am	Hlavní nádraží	8h 55m	3:26pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Prague to Cologne on September 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	7:00am	PRG Airport	14h 55m	9:55pm	Hbf	Cheapest
Ceske Drahy + DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn	7:35am	Hlavní nádraží	8h 39m	4:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:10am	PRG Airport	13h 32m	1:42pm	Hbf	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn	6:31am	Hlavní nádraží	8h 43m	3:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:31am	Hlavní nádraží	8h 55m	3:26pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:00am	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	11h 43m	5:43pm	Hbf	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn	6:31am	Hlavní nádraží	8h 43m	3:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:31am	Hlavní nádraží	8h 55m	3:26pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Prague to Cologne on September 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:15am	PRG Airport	15h 40m	9:55pm	Hbf	Cheapest
Ceske Drahy + DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn	7:35am	Hlavní nádraží	8h 39m	4:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:10am	PRG Airport	13h 31m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn	6:31am	Hlavní nádraží	8h 43m	3:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:31am	Hlavní nádraží	8h 55m	3:26pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:00am	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	12h 55m	9:55pm	Hbf	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn	6:31am	Hlavní nádraží	8h 43m	3:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	6:31am	Hlavní nádraží	8h 55m	3:26pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Prague to Cologne on September 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	7:00am	PRG Airport	14h 55m	9:55pm	Hbf	Cheapest
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn	12:31pm	Hlavní nádraží	8h 43m	9:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:10am	PRG Airport	13h 31m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn	12:31pm	Hlavní nádraží	8h 43m	9:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	12:31pm	Hlavní nádraží	8h 55m	9:26pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:30am	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	12h 25m	9:55pm	Hbf	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn	12:31pm	Hlavní nádraží	8h 43m	9:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	12:31pm	Hlavní nádraží	8h 55m	9:26pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Prague to Cologne

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 11 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just DKK 235, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

40bus per day

11h 50mAverage Duration

326 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceDKK 235 - DKK 1,038	Average Duration11h 50m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceDKK 276 - DKK 1,889	Average Duration9h 34m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Prague and Cologne?

Prague

A
Hlavní nádraží
300/8 Wilsonova, 110 00 Praha, Czechia
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B
Praha hl.n
Prague Main Railway Station, 120 00 Praha-Praha 2, Czechia
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C
PRG Airport
Aviatická, 161 08, Praha 6, Czechia
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D
Holešovice
Praha-Holešovice, Partyzánská 1546/26, 170 00 Praha 7-Holešovice, Czechia
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E
Florenc
Křižíkova 2b, Nové Město, 186 00 Praha-Praha 8, Czech Republic
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F
Černý Most
Chlumecká, 198 00 Praha 20, Czech Republic
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Cologne

A
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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B
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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C
Köln-Blumenberg
Köln-Blumenberg, 50765 Köln, Germany
D
Köln-Dellbrück
Dellbrück, Diepeschrather Str., 51069 Köln, Germany
E
Köln-Holweide
Köln-Holweide, 51067 Köln, Germany
F
Köln Volkhovener Weg
Volkhovener Weg, 50767 Köln, Germany

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

3.9/511 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi2.8

Based on 11 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the wifi. Deutsche Bahn ticket prices on this trip start at DKK 1,935

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Deutsche Bahn Regio, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Prague to Cologne by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Prague to Cologne?
The cheapest train tickets from Prague to Cologne start from DKK 276. The average price for this train route is around DKK 747. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Prague to Cologne?
The average train ride duration from Prague to Cologne is 9h 34m, covering a distance of 333 miles (537 km). The quickest train can get you there in 8h 43m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Prague to Cologne route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 32 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Prague to Cologne?
The earliest train departs from Prague to Cologne at 6:31am. And the latest train departs at 8:47pm.