The average train between Prague and Köln Hbf takes 10h 14m 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 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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9h 39m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Prague to Köln Hbf? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Prague to Köln Hbf. However, there are services departing from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station via Schwandorf station and Nürnberg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
Prague to Köln Hbf train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.
Prague to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
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The distance between Prague and Köln Hbf is 535.9 km. The road distance is 659 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 52m.