What is the cheapest way to get from Köln Hbf to Prague?

The cheapest way to get from Köln Hbf to Prague is to bus which costs 1 000 Kč - 2 000 Kč and takes 10h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Köln Hbf to Prague?

The fastest way to get from Köln Hbf to Prague is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs 1 900 Kč - 6 500 Kč.

Is there a direct bus between Köln Hbf 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 Köln Hbf and Prague?

No, there is no direct train from Köln Hbf 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 31m.

How far is it from Köln Hbf to Prague?

The distance between Köln Hbf and Prague is 543 km. The road distance is 656.2 km.

How do I travel from Köln Hbf to Prague without a car?

The best way to get from Köln Hbf to Prague without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 9h 31m and costs 3 300 Kč - 7 500 Kč.

How long does it take to get from Köln Hbf to Prague?

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Köln Hbf to Prague, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Köln Hbf to Prague bus from?

Köln Hbf to Prague bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal station.

Where do I catch the Köln Hbf to Prague train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Köln Hbf to Prague?

The best way to get from Köln Hbf to Prague is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs 1 900 Kč - 6 500 Kč. Alternatively, you can train via Nuremberg, which costs 3 300 Kč - 7 500 Kč and takes 9h 31m, you could also bus, which costs 1 000 Kč - 2 000 Kč and takes 10h 27m.

Where does the Köln Hbf to Prague bus arrive?

Köln Hbf to Prague bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Prague Wilsonova Bus Station.

Where does the Köln Hbf to Prague train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Köln Hbf to Prague?

Yes, the driving distance between Köln Hbf to Prague is 656 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Köln Hbf to Prague.

How do I get a train ticket from Köln Hbf to Prague?

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Köln Hbf to Prague - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane CGN - PRG
3h 55m
Kč 1,916–6,310
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal to Prague Wilsonova Bus Stationbus : Amsterdam Central Sloterdijk Train Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
10h 27m
Kč 1,058–1,930
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 31m
Kč 3,329–7,309
Drive 656.2 km
1. Drive from Köln Hbf to Praguecar 656.2 km
6h 17m
Kč 2,516–3,634
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 2,053–5,340
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane FRA - PRG
4h 36m
Kč 1,809–4,289
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 54m
Kč 2,957–8,100
Bus via Praha, ÚAN Florenc
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N84 / ...
11h 4m
Kč 1,458–2,430
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurttrain 49 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Praha Hlavní nádražítrain Drf
12h 33m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Köln to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus Ivano-Frankivsk
18h 59m
Kč 3,300–3,600

Köln Hbf to Prague by foot and train

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9h 31mAverage Duration

Kč 3,329Cheapest Price

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Distance: 543 km
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Köln Hbf, Germany and Prague, Czechia?

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and Swiss fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Köln Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Schwandorf in around 9h 31m.

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