How much is the bus ticket from Prague to Cologne?

The cheapest bus tickets from Prague to Cologne start from $55. The average price for this route is around $90. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Prague to Cologne?

The average bus travel time from Prague to Cologne is 11h 55m, covering a distance of 516 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 5m and is operated by RegioJet .

Which bus companies service the Prague to Cologne route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 35 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , RegioJet , BlaBlaCar Bus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Prague to Cologne?

The earliest bus departs from Prague to Cologne at 12:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Prague to Cologne?

A bus trip from Prague to Cologne generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Prague to Cologne?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1066 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Prague to Cologne?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Prague to Cologne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is RegioJet , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Prague to Cologne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet , with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Bus Prague to Cologne from $49 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Prague to Cologne on January 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:00pm	Florenc	9h 5m	8:05am	Terminál 2	CheapestFastest
11:20am	PRG Airport	15h 35m	2:55am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
6:50pm	PRG Airport	13h 15m	8:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
10:45pm	PRG Airport	12h	10:45am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
6:50pm	PRG Airport	12h 35m	7:25am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures for Prague to Cologne on January 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:45pm	PRG Airport	12h	10:45am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	11:00pm	Florenc	9h 5m	8:05am	Terminál 2	Fastest
	7:05am	PRG Airport	13h 20m	8:25pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:00am	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	11h 49m	5:49pm	Hbf	No tags
	8:50am	PRG Airport	12h 40m	9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Prague to Cologne on January 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:50am	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	9h 35m	7:25pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	11:00pm	Florenc	9h 5m	8:05am	Terminál 2	Fastest
	7:05am	PRG Airport	12h 20m	7:25pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:00am	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	11h 49m	5:49pm	Hbf	No tags
	8:50am	PRG Airport	12h 40m	9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Prague to Cologne on January 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:00pm	Florenc	9h 5m	8:05am	Terminál 2	CheapestFastest
	7:00am	PRG Airport	12h 25m	7:25pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:00am	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	11h 49m	5:49pm	Hbf	No tags
	11:20am	PRG Airport	15h 35m	2:55am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	1:00am	Prague (Main Railway Station)	12h 49m	1:49pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Prague to Cologne on January 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:00pm	Florenc	9h 5m	8:05am	Terminál 2	CheapestFastest
	11:20am	PRG Airport	15h 35m	2:55am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:00am	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	11h 49m	5:49pm	Hbf	No tags
	11:20am	PRG Airport	18h 35m	5:55am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:50am	Prague (Main Railway Station)	11h 59m	5:49pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Prague to Cologne on January 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:00pm	Florenc	9h 5m	8:05am	Terminál 2	CheapestFastest
	11:20am	PRG Airport	15h 35m	2:55am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:00am	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	11h 49m	5:49pm	Hbf	No tags
	10:45pm	PRG Airport	12h	10:45am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:50am	Prague (Main Railway Station)	11h 59m	5:49pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Prague to Cologne on January 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:00pm	Florenc	9h 5m	8:05am	Terminál 2	CheapestFastest
	11:20am	PRG Airport	15h 35m	2:55am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	8:00am	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	13h 50m	9:50pm	Hbf	No tags
	10:45pm	PRG Airport	12h	10:45am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	10:45pm	PRG Airport	13h 20m	12:05pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures for Prague to Cologne on January 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:00pm	Florenc	9h 5m	8:05am	Terminál 2	CheapestFastest
	7:00am	PRG Airport	12h 25m	7:25pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:00am	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	11h 49m	5:49pm	Hbf	No tags
	11:20am	PRG Airport	15h 35m	2:55am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	8:00am	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	13h 50m	9:50pm	Hbf	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Prague to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 7 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

7h 30mAverage Duration

537 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$55 - $215	Average Duration11h 55m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$63 - $454	Average Duration11h 26m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$51 - $74	Average Duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Prague and Cologne?

Stops in Prague

A
Zličín
Drahoňovského, 163 00 Praha 17, Czech Republic
B
Tomíčkova
Tomíčkova 2234, Chodov, 148 00 Praha-Praha 11, Czechia
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C
PRG Airport
Aviatická, 161 08, Praha 6, Czechia
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D
Černý Most
Chlumecká, 198 00 Praha 20, Czech Republic
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E
Florenc
Křižíkova 2b, Nové Město, 186 00 Praha-Praha 8, Czech Republic
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F
Hlavní nádraží
300/8 Wilsonova, 110 00 Praha, Czechia
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Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,973 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

RegioJet

4/51,066 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,361 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

DE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Prague to Cologne by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Prague to Cologne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Prague to Cologne start from $55. The average price for this route is around $90. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Prague to Cologne?
The average bus travel time from Prague to Cologne is 11h 55m, covering a distance of 516 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 5m and is operated by RegioJet.
Which bus companies service the Prague to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 35 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, RegioJet, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Prague to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Prague to Cologne at 12:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Prague to Cologne?
A bus trip from Prague to Cologne generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Prague to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1066 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Prague to Cologne?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Prague to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is RegioJet, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Prague to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01-07

$84

01-08

$77

Today

$68

01-10

$75

01-11

$79

01-12

$51

01-13

$51

01-14

$51

The cheapest trip from Prague to Cologne was searched and found on Jan 12, 2026 with a price of $51

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Prague to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $51 to $113 for a bus ticket from Prague to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2026-01-12.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.