How much is the bus ticket from Prague to Cologne?

The cheapest bus tickets from Prague to Cologne start from $55. The average price for this route is around $77. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Prague to Cologne?

The average bus travel time from Prague to Cologne is 12h, covering a distance of 526 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 5m and is operated by RegioJet .

Which bus companies service the Prague to Cologne route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 36 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , RegioJet , BlaBlaCar Bus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Prague to Cologne?

The earliest bus departs from Prague to Cologne at 3:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Prague to Cologne?

A bus trip from Prague to Cologne generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Prague to Cologne?

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 1057 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Prague to Cologne?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Prague to Cologne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is RegioJet , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Prague to Cologne?

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.

Bus Prague to Cologne from $51 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Prague to Cologne on December 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:00pm	Florenc	9h 5m	8:05am	Terminál 2	CheapestFastest
11:20am	PRG Airport	15h 35m	2:55am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
6:50pm	PRG Airport	11h 30m	6:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
10:45pm	PRG Airport	12h	10:45am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
6:50pm	PRG Airport	12h 35m	7:25am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures for Prague to Cologne on December 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:00pm	Florenc	9h 5m	8:05am	Terminál 2	CheapestFastest
7:05am	PRG Airport	13h 30m	8:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
11:20am	PRG Airport	15h 35m	2:55am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
6:50pm	PRG Airport	11h 30m	6:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
10:45pm	PRG Airport	12h	10:45am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Prague to Cologne on December 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:00pm	Florenc	9h 5m	8:05am	Terminál 2	CheapestFastest
	7:05am	PRG Airport	14h 25m	9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:55am	Prague (Main Railway Station)	15h 18m	6:13pm	Hbf	No tags
	11:20am	PRG Airport	15h 35m	2:55am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	6:50pm	PRG Airport	13h 15m	8:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Prague to Cologne on December 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:00pm	Florenc	9h 5m	8:05am	Terminál 2	CheapestFastest
	7:05am	PRG Airport	13h 30m	8:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	7:20am	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	12h 34m	7:54pm	Hbf	No tags
	8:50am	PRG Airport	12h 40m	9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	9:15am	PRG Airport	12h 15m	9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Prague to Cologne on December 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:25pm	Zličín	13h 40m	12:05pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Cheapest
	11:00pm	Florenc	9h 5m	8:05am	Terminál 2	Fastest
	7:05am	PRG Airport	13h 30m	8:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:00am	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	12h 13m	6:13pm	Hbf	No tags
	8:50am	PRG Airport	12h 40m	9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Prague to Cologne on December 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:00pm	Florenc	9h 5m	8:05am	Terminál 2	CheapestFastest
7:05am	PRG Airport	13h 30m	8:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
11:20am	PRG Airport	15h 35m	2:55am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
6:50pm	PRG Airport	11h 30m	6:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
10:45pm	PRG Airport	12h	10:45am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:34 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Prague to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 7 hours, and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

7hAverage Duration

537 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$55 - $192	Average Duration12h	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$54 - $452	Average Duration11h 12m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$46 - $68	Average Duration7h	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Prague and Cologne?

Stops in Prague

A
PRG Airport
Aviatická, 161 08, Praha 6, Czechia
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B
Florenc
Křižíkova 2b, Nové Město, 186 00 Praha-Praha 8, Czech Republic
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C
Černý Most
Chlumecká, 198 00 Praha 20, Czech Republic
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D
Zličín
Drahoňovského, 163 00 Praha 17, Czech Republic
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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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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,502 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

RegioJet

4/51,058 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

Based on 1058 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the value for money but often complained with the WiFi. RegioJet ticket prices on this trip start at $55

RegioJet Prague Cologne recent customer reviews

The bus good and comfortable and depart and arrive on places on time.

Pradeep Kumar K.

January 11, 2020

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,187 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

DE Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Prague to Cologne by bus

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 bus ticket from Prague to Cologne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Prague to Cologne start from $55. The average price for this route is around $77. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Prague to Cologne?
The average bus travel time from Prague to Cologne is 12h, covering a distance of 526 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 5m and is operated by RegioJet.
Which bus companies service the Prague to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 36 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, RegioJet, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Prague to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Prague to Cologne at 3:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Prague to Cologne?
A bus trip from Prague to Cologne generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Prague to Cologne?
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 1057 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Prague to Cologne?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Prague to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is RegioJet, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Prague to Cologne?
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

12-01

$60

12-02

$60

Today

$51

12-04

$52

12-05

$77

12-06

$68

12-07

$88

12-08

$51

The cheapest trip from Prague to Cologne was searched and found on Dec 8, 2025 with a price of $51

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

You can expect to pay from $51 to $176 for a bus ticket from Prague to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2025-12-08.

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.