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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Prague is to bus via Frankfurt am Main which costs 1 300 Kč - 2 000 Kč and takes 9h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Prague is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs 1 900 Kč - 6 500 Kč.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Prague?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Köln and arriving at Praha Hlavní nádraží. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Prague?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Prague. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi via Nürnberg Hbf and Schwandorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

How far is it from Cologne to Prague?

The distance between Cologne and Prague is 543 km. The road distance is 655.4 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Prague without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Prague without a car is to bus via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 18m and costs 1 300 Kč - 2 000 Kč.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Cologne to Prague, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Prague bus from?

Cologne to Prague bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Prague train from?

Cologne to Prague train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Prague?

The best way to get from Cologne to Prague is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs 1 900 Kč - 6 500 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs 1 300 Kč - 2 000 Kč and takes 9h 18m, you could also train via Nuremberg, which costs 3 300 Kč - 8 000 Kč and takes 9h 24m.

Where does the Cologne to Prague bus arrive?

Cologne to Prague bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Cologne to Prague train arrive?

Cologne to Prague train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Prague?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Prague is 655 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Cologne to Prague.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Prague?

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There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Prague by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane CGN - PRG
3h 56m
Kč 1,921–6,360
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to Prague Wilsonova Bus Stationbus : Amsterdam Central Sloterdijk Train Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
9h 18m
Kč 1,331–1,920
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Schwandorftrain
3. Take the train from Schwandorf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Re
9h 24m
Kč 3,307–7,699
Drive 655.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Praguecar 655.4 km
6h 16m
Kč 2,533–3,658
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane DUS - PRG
4h 44m
Kč 2,041–5,353
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane FRA - PRG
4h 26m
Kč 1,805–4,315
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane BRU - PRG
5h 55m
Kč 3,010–8,149
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N870 / ...
10h 42m
Kč 1,472–2,495
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Praha Hlavní nádražítrain Drf
12h 22m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Köln to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus Ivano-Frankivsk
18h 59m
Kč 3,300–3,600

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Distance: 543 km
Duration: 3h 56m

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

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Prague Wilsonova Bus Station via Frankfurt Central Train Station in around 9h 18m.

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