Next available departures

Next departures for Cologne to Prague on August 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Mitte + DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy	8:18pm	Hbf	12h 52m	9:10am	Hlavní nádraží	Cheapest
	6:53pm	Hbf	10h 32m	5:25am	Hlavní nádraží	Fastest
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:41pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	10h 44m	5:25am	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
	6:45pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	10h 40m	5:25am	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy	7:45pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	13h 25m	9:10am	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:41pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	10h 44m	5:25am	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
	6:45pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	10h 40m	5:25am	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy	7:45pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	13h 25m	9:10am	Hlavní nádraží	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Prague on August 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:54pm	Hbf	11h 31m	9:25am	Hlavní nádraží	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	7:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 36m	4:21pm	Hlavní nádraží	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:07pm	Hbf	12h 28m	4:35am	PRG Airport	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:41am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	10h 44m	5:25pm	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	7:41am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	10h 40m	6:21pm	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	7:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 36m	4:21pm	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
	8:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 40m	5:25pm	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:07pm	Hbf	11h 23m	3:30am	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Prague on August 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:54pm	Hbf	11h 31m	9:25am	Hlavní nádraží	Cheapest
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	7:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 36m	4:21pm	Hlavní nádraží	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	14h 56m	11:10pm	PRG Airport	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	6:41am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	10h 44m	5:25pm	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	7:41am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	10h 40m	6:21pm	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	7:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 36m	4:21pm	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
	8:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 40m	5:25pm	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	11h 26m	7:40pm	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Prague on August 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy	8:34pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	12h 36m	9:10am	Hlavní nádraží	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	7:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 36m	4:21pm	Hlavní nádraží	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	14h 56m	11:10pm	PRG Airport	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Nordost + Ceske Drahy	6:41am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	10h 44m	5:25pm	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Ceske Drahy	6:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	9h 25m	4:10pm	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
	12:45pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 40m	9:25pm	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	9:19pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	12h 6m	9:25am	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:07pm	Hbf	12h 28m	4:35am	PRG Airport	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Prague on August 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:07pm	Hbf	11h 23m	3:30am	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + alex - Die Länderbahn	1:45pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 37m	10:22pm	Hlavní nádraží	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	14h 56m	11:10pm	PRG Airport	No tags
	12:45pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 40m	9:25pm	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn	12:53pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	10h 38m	11:31pm	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:07pm	Hbf	12h 28m	4:35am	PRG Airport	No tags
	12:45pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	8h 40m	9:25pm	Hlavní nádraží	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn	12:53pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	10h 38m	11:31pm	Hlavní nádraží	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go 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 ₪106, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

43bus per day

11h 55mAverage Duration

326 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price₪106 - ₪694	Average Duration11h 55m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price₪127 - ₪1,037	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

Wifi2.8

Based on 11 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the wifi. Deutsche Bahn ticket prices on this trip start at ₪144

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Prague by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Cologne to Prague?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Prague start from ₪127. The average price for this train route is around ₪316. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cologne to Prague?
The average train ride duration from Cologne to Prague is 10h 4m, covering a distance of 333 miles (537 km). The quickest train can get you there in 8h 40m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Cologne to Prague route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 31 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Cologne to Prague?
The earliest train departs from Cologne to Prague at 6:05am. And the latest train departs at 11:54pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

08/12

₪380

08/13

₪215

Today

₪323

08/15

₪288

08/16

₪216

08/17

₪215

08/18

₪322

08/19

No data

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Prague was searched and found on Aug 13, 2026 with a price of ₪215

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 ₪215 to ₪929 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 ₪215 which is on 2026-08-17.