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Next departures for Prague to Cologne on August 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn	6:31pm	Hlavní nádraží	11h 13m	5:44am	Hbf	Cheapest
Ceske Drahy + DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn	1:35pm	Hlavní nádraží	8h 39m	10:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Nordost + DB Regio NRW	12:31pm	Hlavní nádraží	10h 1m	10:32pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Ceske Drahy + DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn	1:35pm	Hlavní nádraží	8h 39m	10:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Nordost + DB Regio NRW	12:31pm	Hlavní nádraží	10h 1m	10:32pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Ceske Drahy + DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn	1:35pm	Hlavní nádraží	8h 39m	10:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Nordost + DB Regio NRW	12:31pm	Hlavní nádraží	10h 1m	10:32pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Ceske Drahy + DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn	1:35pm	Hlavní nádraží	8h 39m	10:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Prague to Cologne on August 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:00am	Prague (Main Railway Station)	11h 56m	1:56pm	Hbf	Cheapest
Ceske Drahy + DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn	1:35pm	Hlavní nádraží	8h 39m	10:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:10am	PRG Airport	13h 46m	1:56pm	Hbf	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn	12:31pm	Hlavní nádraží	8h 43m	9:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Ceske Drahy + DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	1:35pm	Hlavní nádraží	10h 43m	12:18am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	7:00am	PRG Airport	14h 48m	9:48pm	Hbf	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn	12:31pm	Hlavní nádraží	8h 43m	9:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Ceske Drahy + DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	1:35pm	Hlavní nádraží	10h 43m	12:18am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Prague to Cologne on August 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:00am	Prague (Main Railway Station)	11h 56m	1:56pm	Hbf	Cheapest
Ceske Drahy + DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn	1:35pm	Hlavní nádraží	8h 39m	10:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:10am	PRG Airport	13h 46m	1:56pm	Hbf	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn	12:31pm	Hlavní nádraží	8h 43m	9:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Ceske Drahy + DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	1:35pm	Hlavní nádraží	10h 43m	12:18am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	7:00am	PRG Airport	14h 48m	9:48pm	Hbf	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn	12:31pm	Hlavní nádraží	8h 43m	9:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Ceske Drahy + DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	1:35pm	Hlavní nádraží	10h 43m	12:18am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Prague to Cologne on August 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	7:00am	PRG Airport	14h 48m	9:48pm	Hbf	Cheapest
Ceske Drahy + DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn	1:35pm	Hlavní nádraží	8h 39m	10:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:10am	PRG Airport	13h 46m	1:56pm	Hbf	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn + HLB + DB Regio NRW	6:31am	Hlavní nádraží	9h 1m	3:32pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	6:31am	Hlavní nádraží	9h 3m	3:34pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:00am	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	12h 31m	6:31pm	Hbf	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn + HLB + DB Regio NRW	6:31am	Hlavní nádraží	9h 1m	3:32pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	6:31am	Hlavní nádraží	9h 3m	3:34pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Prague to Cologne on August 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:10am	PRG Airport	13h 46m	1:56pm	Hbf	Cheapest
Ceske Drahy + DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn	1:35pm	Hlavní nádraží	8h 39m	10:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	7:00am	PRG Airport	15h 8m	10:08pm	Hbf	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn	6:31am	Hlavní nádraží	9h 58m	4:29pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Ceske Drahy + DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	7:35am	Hlavní nádraží	10h 44m	6:19pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:00am	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	12h 31m	6:31pm	Hbf	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn	6:31am	Hlavní nádraží	9h 58m	4:29pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Ceske Drahy + DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	7:35am	Hlavní nádraží	10h 44m	6:19pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Prague to Cologne

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 9 hours 8 minutes, and with fares starting at just NZ$71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29train per day

9h 8mAverage Duration

537 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceNZ$62 - NZ$294	Average Duration11h 50m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceNZ$71 - NZ$484	Average Duration9h 8m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Prague and Cologne?

Prague

A
Hlavní nádraží
300/8 Wilsonova, 110 00 Praha, Czechia
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B
Praha hl.n
Prague Main Railway Station, 120 00 Praha-Praha 2, Czechia
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C
PRG Airport
Aviatická, 161 08, Praha 6, Czechia
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D
Florenc
Křižíkova 2b, Nové Město, 186 00 Praha-Praha 8, Czech Republic
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E
Holešovice
Praha-Holešovice, Partyzánská 1546/26, 170 00 Praha 7-Holešovice, Czechia
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F
Černý Most
Chlumecká, 198 00 Praha 20, Czech Republic
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Cologne

A
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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B
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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C
Köln-Blumenberg
Köln-Blumenberg, 50765 Köln, Germany
D
Köln-Dellbrück
Dellbrück, Diepeschrather Str., 51069 Köln, Germany
E
Köln-Holweide
Köln-Holweide, 51067 Köln, Germany
F
Köln Volkhovener Weg
Volkhovener Weg, 50767 Köln, Germany

Train companies

Deutsche Bahn

3.9/511 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.5

Wi‑Fi2.8

Based on 11 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Deutsche Bahn ticket prices on this trip start at NZ$505

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Deutsche Bahn Regio, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Prague to Cologne by train

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 train ticket from Prague to Cologne?
The cheapest train tickets from Prague to Cologne start at NZ$71. The average price for this train route is around NZ$181. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Prague to Cologne?
The average train trip from Prague to Cologne takes 9h 8m and covers 537 km. The quickest train gets you there in 8h 43m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Prague to Cologne route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 29 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Prague to Cologne?
The earliest train from Prague to Cologne departs at 6:31am. The latest train departs at 6:47pm.