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Next departures from Cologne to Prague on 20 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	11h 16m	03:30	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	Cheapest
	14:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 46m	23:31	Hlavní nádraží	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	12h 21m	04:35	PRG Airport	No tags
	14:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 46m	23:31	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn	19:35	Cologne Messe/Deutz	9h 50m	05:25	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy	19:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	13h 25m	09:10	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	21:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	11h 44m	09:25	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	10h 1m	02:15	Prague (Main Station - parking)	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Prague on 21 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn + HLB + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	06:53	Hbf	11h 28m	18:21	Hlavní nádraží	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	07:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 36m	16:21	Hlavní nádraží	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	14h 56m	23:10	PRG Airport	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	07:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 36m	16:21	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
	12:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 40m	21:25	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy	19:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	13h 25m	09:10	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	20:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	12h 44m	09:25	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	12h 21m	04:35	PRG Airport	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Prague on 22 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn + HLB + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	06:53	Hbf	11h 28m	18:21	Hlavní nádraží	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	07:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 36m	16:21	Hlavní nádraží	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	07:48	Hbf	15h 22m	23:10	PRG Airport	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	07:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 36m	16:21	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
	08:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 40m	17:25	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	12:23	Cologne Messe/Deutz	9h 2m	21:25	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	15:35	Hbf	13h	04:35	PRG Airport	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	07:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 36m	16:21	Hlavní nádraží	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Prague on 23 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn + HLB + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	06:53	Hbf	11h 28m	18:21	Hlavní nádraží	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	07:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 36m	16:21	Hlavní nádraží	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	07:48	Hbf	15h 22m	23:10	PRG Airport	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	07:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 36m	16:21	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
	08:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 40m	17:25	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy	07:54	Hbf	9h 16m	17:10	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	12:23	Cologne Messe/Deutz	9h 2m	21:25	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	07:48	Hbf	11h 52m	19:40	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Prague on 24 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy	20:13	Cologne Messe/Deutz	12h 57m	09:10	Hlavní nádraží	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	07:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 36m	16:21	Hlavní nádraží	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	07:48	Hbf	15h 22m	23:10	PRG Airport	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	06:05	Cologne Messe/Deutz	10h 16m	16:21	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Ceske Drahy	06:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	9h 25m	16:10	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	12:23	Cologne Messe/Deutz	9h 2m	21:25	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
	13:30	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	10h 1m	23:31	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	07:48	Hbf	11h 52m	19:40	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Prague on 27 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:35	Hbf	12h	23:35	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	13:35	Hbf	8h 47m	22:22	Hlavní nádraží	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	07:48	Hbf	15h 22m	23:10	PRG Airport	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	12:23	Cologne Messe/Deutz	9h 2m	21:25	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn	12:24	Cologne Messe/Deutz	9h 1m	21:25	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
	13:30	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	10h 1m	23:31	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy	19:30	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	13h 40m	09:10	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	15:35	Hbf	13h	04:35	PRG Airport	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Cologne to Prague

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Prague. The journey takes about 11 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just DKK 229, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

42bus per day

11h 55mAverage duration

326 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceDKK 229 - DKK 1,418	Average duration11h 55m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceDKK 274 - DKK 2,094	Average duration10h 4m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

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

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

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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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 DKK 312

CZ train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, Deutsche Bahn ICE, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Swiss Federal Railways, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Prague by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Cologne to Prague?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Prague start from DKK 274. The average price for this train route is around DKK 660. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cologne to Prague?
The average train journey time from Cologne to Prague is 10h 4m, covering a distance of 333 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 8h 40m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Prague route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 31 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Prague?
The earliest train from Cologne to Prague departs at 06:05. And the latest train departs at 23:54.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

18/08

DKK 702

19/08

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Today

DKK 471

21/08

DKK 629

22/08

DKK 550

23/08

DKK 390

24/08

DKK 390

25/08

DKK 350

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Prague was searched and found on 25 Aug 2026 with a price of DKK 350

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

You can expect to pay from DKK 350 to DKK 2,039 for a train ticket from Cologne to Prague based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at DKK 350, which is on 2026-08-25.