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Next departures from Cologne to Prague on 17 October
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Wifi Toilet Power outlets	23:35	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	12h 35m	12:10	Prague (Main Railway Station)	Cheapest
Wifi Toilet Power outlets	23:35	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	10h 30m	10:05	Prague (Na Knížecí)	Fastest
Wifi Toilet Power outlets	23:35	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	14h 10m	13:45	PRG Airport	No tags
Wifi Toilet Power outlets	22:45	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	15h	13:45	PRG Airport	No tags
Wifi Toilet Power outlets	22:20	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	13h 10m	11:30	Prague (Main Station - parking)	No tags
Wifi Toilet Power outlets	22:45	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	11h 25m	10:10	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	No tags
Wifi Toilet Power outlets	22:45	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	12h 45m	11:30	Prague (Main Station - parking)	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
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	03:10	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	10h 20m	13:30	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	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
	Toilet Power outlets	19:40	Terminál 2	9h 8m	04:48	Florenc	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus		08:14	Hbf	14h 56m	23:10	PRG Airport	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	03:10	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	12h 15m	15:25	PRG Airport	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
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + Ceske Drahy		07:38	Hbf	8h 43m	16:21	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	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	13:25	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	9h 25m	22:50	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + Ceske Drahy		09:50	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 31m	18:21	Hlavní nádraží	Fastest
	Toilet Power outlets	19:40	Terminál 2	9h 8m	04:48	Florenc	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus		08:14	Hbf	15h 11m	23:25	PRG Airport	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	03:10	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	12h 15m	15:25	PRG Airport	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + HLB + DB Regio Bayern + Ceske Drahy		06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	11h 40m	18:21	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
Flixtrain + Flixbus		12:14	Hbf	16h 21m	04:35	PRG Airport	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Prague on 20 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Toilet Power outlets	19:40	Terminál 2	9h 8m	04:48	Florenc	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	15h 51m	00:05	PRG Airport	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	03:10	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	12h 15m	15:25	PRG Airport	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + Ceske Drahy		07:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	10h 40m	18:21	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
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	04:50	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	15h 55m	20:45	PRG Airport	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 21 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:05	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	9h 25m	21:30	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	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
	Toilet Power outlets	19:40	Terminál 2	9h 8m	04:48	Florenc	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus		08:14	Hbf	14h 56m	23:10	PRG Airport	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	03:10	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	12h 15m	15:25	PRG Airport	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + Ceske Drahy		07:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	10h 40m	18:21	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
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	04:50	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	15h 55m	20:45	PRG Airport	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Prague on 22 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	10:35	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	10h 55m	21:30	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	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
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	03:10	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	12h 15m	15:25	PRG Airport	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + Ceske Drahy		07:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	10h 40m	18:21	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
Flixtrain + Flixbus		12:14	Hbf	16h 21m	04:35	PRG Airport	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	04:50	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	15h 55m	20:45	PRG Airport	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Prague on 24 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Toilet Power outlets	19:40	Terminál 2	10h 8m	04:48	Florenc	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
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	03:10	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	12h 15m	15:25	PRG Airport	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + Ceske Drahy		13:50	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 32m	22:22	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + Ceske Drahy		13:41	Hbf	8h 41m	22:22	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus		12:14	Hbf	16h 21m	03:35	PRG Airport	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	04:50	Cologne Airport CGN (Terminal 2)	15h 25m	20:15	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 R 630, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38bus per day

11h 55mAverage duration

526 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 630 - R 2 573	Average duration11h 55m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 683 - R 5 589	Average duration10h 21m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Cologne and Prague

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Stops in Prague

A
Zličín
Drahoňovského, 163 00 Praha 17, Czech Republic
B
Florenc
Křižíkova 2b, Nové Město, 186 00 Praha-Praha 8, Czech Republic
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C
PRG Airport
Aviatická, 161 08, Praha 6, Czechia
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D
Černý Most
Chlumecká, 198 00 Praha 20, Czech Republic
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E
Tomíčkova
Tomíčkova 2234, Chodov, 148 00 Praha-Praha 11, Czechia
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F
Hlavní nádraží
300/8 Wilsonova, 110 00 Praha, Czechia
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Compare companies

FlixBus

3.5/516 284 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

RegioJet

4.1/51 116 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.7/513 028 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.7

CZ bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Deutsche Bahn, Sindbad, MarinoBus, Ecolines

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Prague by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Prague?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Prague start at R 630. The average price for this route is around R 886. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Cologne to Prague?
The average bus journey time from Cologne to Prague is 11h 55m, covering a distance of 526 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 9h 8m and is operated by RegioJet.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Prague route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 38 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, RegioJet, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cologne to Prague?
The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Prague at 00:45. And the latest bus departs at 23:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Prague?
A bus trip from Cologne to Prague produces an estimated 13.125950000000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Cologne to Prague?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1116 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Prague?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company RegioJet has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Cologne to Prague?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is RegioJet, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cologne to Prague?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/10

R 1 188

17/10

R 935

Today

R 935

19/10

R 799

20/10

R 680

21/10

R 740

22/10

R 682

23/10

R 677

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Prague was searched and found on 23 Oct 2026 with a price of R 677

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

You can expect to pay from R 677 to R 2 892 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Prague based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 677, which is on 2026-10-23.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Prague?

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time11h 55m	Avg priceR 886	Daily departures38
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time10h 21m	Avg priceR 1 688	Daily departures35
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time7h 10m	Avg priceR 1 099	Daily departures1