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Next departures from Prague to Cologne on 24 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn	18:31	Hlavní nádraží	11h 13m	05:44	Hbf	Cheapest
Ceske Drahy + DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn	13:35	Hlavní nádraží	8h 39m	22:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Nordost + DB Regio NRW	12:31	Hlavní nádraží	10h 1m	22:32	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Ceske Drahy + DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn	13:35	Hlavní nádraží	8h 39m	22:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Nordost + DB Regio NRW	12:31	Hlavní nádraží	10h 1m	22:32	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Ceske Drahy + DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn	13:35	Hlavní nádraží	8h 39m	22:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Nordost + DB Regio NRW	12:31	Hlavní nádraží	10h 1m	22:32	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Ceske Drahy + DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn	13:35	Hlavní nádraží	8h 39m	22:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Prague to Cologne on 25 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:00	Prague (Main Railway Station)	11h 56m	13:56	Hbf	Cheapest
Ceske Drahy + DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn	13:35	Hlavní nádraží	8h 39m	22:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	00:10	PRG Airport	13h 46m	13:56	Hbf	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn	12:31	Hlavní nádraží	8h 43m	21:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Ceske Drahy + DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	13:35	Hlavní nádraží	10h 43m	00:18	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	07:00	PRG Airport	14h 48m	21:48	Hbf	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn	12:31	Hlavní nádraží	8h 43m	21:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Ceske Drahy + DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	13:35	Hlavní nádraží	10h 43m	00:18	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Prague to Cologne on 26 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:00	Prague (Main Railway Station)	11h 56m	13:56	Hbf	Cheapest
Ceske Drahy + DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn	13:35	Hlavní nádraží	8h 39m	22:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	00:10	PRG Airport	13h 46m	13:56	Hbf	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn	12:31	Hlavní nádraží	8h 43m	21:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Ceske Drahy + DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	13:35	Hlavní nádraží	10h 43m	00:18	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	07:00	PRG Airport	14h 48m	21:48	Hbf	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn	12:31	Hlavní nádraží	8h 43m	21:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Ceske Drahy + DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	13:35	Hlavní nádraží	10h 43m	00:18	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Prague to Cologne on 29 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	07:00	PRG Airport	14h 48m	21:48	Hbf	Cheapest
Ceske Drahy + DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn	13:35	Hlavní nádraží	8h 39m	22:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	00:10	PRG Airport	13h 46m	13:56	Hbf	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn + HLB + DB Regio NRW	06:31	Hlavní nádraží	9h 1m	15:32	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	06:31	Hlavní nádraží	9h 3m	15:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:00	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	12h 31m	18:31	Hbf	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn + HLB + DB Regio NRW	06:31	Hlavní nádraží	9h 1m	15:32	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn + National Express	06:31	Hlavní nádraží	9h 3m	15:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Prague to Cologne on 30 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	00:10	PRG Airport	13h 46m	13:56	Hbf	Cheapest
Ceske Drahy + DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn	13:35	Hlavní nádraží	8h 39m	22:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	07:00	PRG Airport	15h 8m	22:08	Hbf	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn	06:31	Hlavní nádraží	9h 58m	16:29	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Ceske Drahy + DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	07:35	Hlavní nádraží	10h 44m	18:19	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:00	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	12h 31m	18:31	Hbf	No tags
Ceske Drahy + Deutsche Bahn	06:31	Hlavní nádraží	9h 58m	16:29	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Ceske Drahy + DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	07:35	Hlavní nádraží	10h 44m	18:19	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 HK$332, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29train per day

9h 8mAverage duration

333 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceHK$286 - HK$1,373	Average duration11h 50m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceHK$332 - HK$2,264	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 HK$2,359

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 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 Prague to Cologne?
The cheapest train tickets from Prague to Cologne start from HK$332. The average price for this train route is around HK$845. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Prague to Cologne?
The average train journey time from Prague to Cologne is 9h 8m, covering a distance of 333 miles. The fastest 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 run on 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 06:31. And the latest train departs at 18:47.