How much does a train ticket cost from Cologne to Prague?

The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Prague start from €34. The average price for this train route is around €94. 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 9h 58m, covering a distance of 537 km. 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 26 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 06:08. And the latest train departs at 23:54.

Train Cologne to Prague from €32 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Cologne to Prague on 4 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	21:54	Hbf	11h 31m	09:25	Hlavní nádraží	Cheapest
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	07:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	8h 36m	16:21	Hlavní nádraží	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	14h 56m	23:10	PRG Airport	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	10h 29m	17:10	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	07:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	8h 36m	16:21	Hlavní nádraží	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Prague on 5 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	10h 1m	02:15	Prague (Main Station - parking)	Cheapest
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	07:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	8h 36m	16:21	Hlavní nádraží	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	14h 56m	23:10	PRG Airport	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	10h 29m	17:10	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	07:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	8h 36m	16:21	Hlavní nádraží	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Prague on 6 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	11h 26m	19:40	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	Cheapest
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	07:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	8h 36m	16:21	Hlavní nádraží	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	14h 56m	23:10	PRG Airport	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	10h 29m	17:10	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	07:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	8h 36m	16:21	Hlavní nádraží	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Prague on 7 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nordost	21:17	Cologne Messe/Deutz	12h 8m	09:25	Hlavní nádraží	Cheapest
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	13:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	8h 37m	22:22	Hlavní nádraží	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	14h 56m	23:10	PRG Airport	No tags
	12:18	Cologne Messe/Deutz	9h 7m	21:25	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	13:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	8h 37m	22:22	Hlavní nádraží	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Prague on 8 June
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
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	07:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	8h 36m	16:21	Hlavní nádraží	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	15h 11m	23:25	PRG Airport	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy	06:11	Cologne Messe/Deutz	10h 59m	17:10	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + Ceske Drahy	07:17	Cologne Messe/Deutz	10h 8m	17:25	Hlavní nádraží	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Prague on 9 June
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
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	07:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	8h 36m	16:21	Hlavní nádraží	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	15h 51m	00:05	PRG Airport	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	10h 29m	17:10	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	07:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	8h 36m	16:21	Hlavní nádraží	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Prague on 10 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	14h 56m	23:10	PRG Airport	Cheapest
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	07:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	8h 36m	16:21	Hlavní nádraží	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	11h 26m	19:40	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	10h 29m	17:10	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	07:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	8h 36m	16:21	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 €33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

42bus per day

11h 55mAverage duration

525 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price€33 - €168	Average duration11h 55m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€34 - €295	Average duration9h 58m	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
Černý Most
Chlumecká, 198 00 Praha 20, Czech Republic
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F
Holešovice
Praha-Holešovice, Partyzánská 1546/26, 170 00 Praha 7-Holešovice, Czechia
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

3.8/510 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Based on 10 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 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 €34

CZ train companies: Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet, FlixTrain, 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 €34. The average price for this train route is around €94. 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 9h 58m, covering a distance of 537 km. 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 26 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 06:08. 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

01/06

No data

02/06

€106

Today

€148

04/06

€64

05/06

€64

06/06

€95

07/06

€127

08/06

€48

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Prague was searched and found on 8 Jun 2026 with a price of €48

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 €48 to €282 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 €48, which is on 2026-06-08.