The average train between Prague and Köln Hbf takes 10h 2m and the fastest train takes 8h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Prague to Köln Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Prague and Köln Hbf. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prague is at 5:35 PM which arrives into Köln Hbf at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Schwandorf and take an average of 10h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Prague to Köln Hbf. However, there are services departing from Prague station and arriving at Köln Hbf station via Schwandorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
Prague to Köln Hbf train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.
Prague to Köln Hbf train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Prague to Köln Hbf train tickets online with ÖBB EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Prague and Köln Hbf is 535.9 km. The road distance is 744 km.
You can take a train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Köln Hbf via Schwandorf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 9h 36m.