What is the cheapest way to get from Prague 2 to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Prague 2 to Cologne is to bus via Koeln/Bonn Flughafen which costs €40 - €80 and takes 11h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Prague 2 to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Prague 2 to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs €75 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Prague 2 and Cologne?

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

Is there a direct train between Prague 2 and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Prague 2 to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Schwandorf and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

How far is it from Prague 2 to Cologne?

The distance between Prague 2 and Cologne is 544 km. The road distance is 660.5 km.

How do I travel from Prague 2 to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Prague 2 to Cologne without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 9h 36m and costs €140 - €300.

How long does it take to get from Prague 2 to Cologne?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Prague 2 to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prague 2 to Cologne bus from?

Prague 2 to Cologne bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Prague 2 to Cologne train from?

Prague 2 to Cologne train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Train, bus or fly from Prague 2 to Cologne?

The best way to get from Prague 2 to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs €75 - €250. Alternatively, you can train via Nuremberg, which costs €140 - €300 and takes 9h 36m, you could also bus via Koeln/Bonn Flughafen, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 11h 6m.

Where does the Prague 2 to Cologne bus arrive?

Prague 2 to Cologne bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal station.

Where does the Prague 2 to Cologne train arrive?

Prague 2 to Cologne train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Schwandorf station.

Can I drive from Prague 2 to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Prague 2 to Cologne is 660 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Prague 2 to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Prague 2 to Cologne?

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There are 9 ways to get from Prague 2 to Cologne by plane, train, bus, car, or subway

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Fly Václav Havel Airport Prague to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane PRG - CGN
4h 13m
€79–246
Bus via Koeln/Bonn Flughafen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminalbus : Amsterdam Central Sloterdijk Train Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
11h 6m
€43–78
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Schwandorftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Schwandorf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
9h 36m
€140–300
Drive 660.5 km
1. Drive from Prague 2 to Colognecar 660.5 km
6h 17m
€105–152
Subway to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the subway from Náměstí Míru to Nádraží Veleslavínsubway
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PRG - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
4h 45m
€77–226
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Flughafen Bertrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
6h 33m
€105–279
Fly Václav Havel Airport Prague to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane PRG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 26m
€85–179
Train
1. Take the train from Praha-Vrsovice to Frankfurttrain Drf
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 79 / ...
10h 48m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Praha Hlavní nádraží to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
18h 59m
€135–150

Prague 2 to Cologne by train

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Distance: 543.7 km
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Prague 2, Czechia and Cologne, Germany?

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Schwandorf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 9h 36m.

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