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Next departures from Cologne to Prague on 13 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus		08:14	Hbf	15h 51m	00:05	PRG Airport	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn		13:50	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 32m	22:22	Hlavní nádraží	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		08:14	Hbf	12h 56m	21:10	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy		06:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	10h 36m	17:10	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		07:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	9h 51m	17:25	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn		07:48	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 33m	16:21	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:49	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 36m	21:25	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus		16:14	Hbf	12h 26m	04:40	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Prague on 14 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus		08:14	Hbf	12h 56m	21:10	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn		13:50	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 32m	22:22	Hlavní nádraží	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		08:14	Hbf	14h 56m	23:10	PRG Airport	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy		06:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	10h 36m	17:10	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		07:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	9h 51m	17:25	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn		07:48	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 33m	16:21	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:49	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 36m	21:25	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus		16:14	Hbf	12h 26m	04:40	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Prague on 15 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus		08:14	Hbf	14h 56m	23:10	PRG Airport	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn		13:50	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 32m	22:22	Hlavní nádraží	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		12:14	Hbf	16h 21m	04:35	PRG Airport	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy		06:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	10h 36m	17:10	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		07:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	9h 51m	17:25	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn		07:48	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 33m	16:21	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:49	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 36m	21:25	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus		08:14	Hbf	12h 56m	21:10	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Prague on 16 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn + HLB + DB Regio Bayern + Ceske Drahy		06:53	Hbf	11h 28m	18:21	Hlavní nádraží	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + Ceske Drahy		07:48	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 33m	16:21	Hlavní nádraží	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		08:14	Hbf	14h 56m	23:10	PRG Airport	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy		06:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	10h 36m	17:10	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		07:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	9h 51m	17:25	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + Ceske Drahy		07:48	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 33m	16:21	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:48	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	9h 37m	17:25	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus		12:14	Hbf	16h 21m	04:35	PRG Airport	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Prague on 17 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus		16:14	Hbf	12h 26m	04:40	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + Ceske Drahy		07:48	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 33m	16:21	Hlavní nádraží	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		08:14	Hbf	14h 56m	23:10	PRG Airport	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy		06:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	10h 36m	17:10	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		07:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	9h 51m	17:25	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + Ceske Drahy		07:48	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 33m	16:21	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:48	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	9h 37m	17:25	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus		12:14	Hbf	16h 21m	04:35	PRG Airport	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Prague on 18 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn + HLB + DB Regio Bayern + Ceske Drahy		06:53	Hbf	11h 28m	18:21	Hlavní nádraží	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + Ceske Drahy		13:50	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 32m	22:22	Hlavní nádraží	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		08:14	Hbf	14h 56m	23:10	PRG Airport	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy		06:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	10h 36m	17:10	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn		07:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	9h 51m	17:25	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + Ceske Drahy		07:48	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 33m	16:21	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:48	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	9h 37m	17:25	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus		12:14	Hbf	16h 21m	04:35	PRG Airport	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Prague on 19 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14	Hbf	16h 21m	04:35	PRG Airport	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	12h 26m	04:40	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	15h 11m	23:25	PRG Airport	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy	18:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	14h 29m	09:10	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	12h 56m	21:10	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy	18:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	14h 29m	09:10	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:01	Hbf	12h 39m	21:40	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy	18:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	14h 29m	09:10	Hlavní nádraží	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 MAD 366, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

36bus per day

11h 55mAverage duration

526 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceMAD 366 - MAD 1,291	Average duration11h 55m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceMAD 409 - MAD 3,192	Average duration10h 13m	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
Holešovice
Praha-Holešovice, Partyzánská 1546/26, 170 00 Praha 7-Holešovice, Czechia
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E
Florenc
Křižíkova 2b, Nové Město, 186 00 Praha-Praha 8, Czech Republic
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F
Černý Most
Chlumecká, 198 00 Praha 20, Czech Republic
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

4.0/514 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi3.1

Based on 14 reviews, the company was rated 4 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 MAD 437

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

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 MAD 409. The average price for this train route is around MAD 1,030. 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 13m, covering a distance of 537 km. The fastest train gets you there in 8h 36m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Prague route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 34 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 06:01. And the latest train departs at 23:27.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/10

MAD 1,208

12/10

MAD 1,595

Today

MAD 794

14/10

MAD 681

15/10

MAD 798

16/10

MAD 910

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MAD 798

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MAD 1,596

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Prague was searched and found on 14 Oct 2026 with a price of MAD 681

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 MAD 681 to MAD 3,019 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 MAD 681, which is on 2026-10-14.