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

The average train ticket price from Prague to Cologne is $79. The best way to find train tickets from Prague to Cologne is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Prague to Cologne?

A train trip between Prague and Cologne is around 10h 4m, although the fastest train will take about 8h 39m. This is the time it takes to travel the 333 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Prague and Cologne?

The number of trains from Prague to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 32. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Prague to Cologne by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Prague to Cologne?

Trains traveling between Prague and Cologne leave from Hlavní nádraží or Florenc and arrive at Hbf, Cologne/Bonn Airport, Köln-Blumenberg.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Once in Cologne, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Köln Triangle Panorama, Twelve Romanesque churches, Cologne Zoo, Hohenzollern Bridge, Historic Town Hall.

Train Prague to Cologne from $35

Next departures

Next departures for Prague to Cologne on August 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	11:00pm	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	13h 58m	12:58pm	Hbf	Cheapest
EuroCity Train + Deutsche Bahn ICE	8:28pm	Hlavní nádraží	13h 10m	9:38am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
EuroCity Train + Deutsche Bahn ICE	8:28pm	Hlavní nádraží	13h 10m	9:38am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
EuroCity Train + Deutsche Bahn ICE	8:28pm	Hlavní nádraží	13h 10m	9:38am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
EuroCity Train + Deutsche Bahn ICE	8:28pm	Hlavní nádraží	13h 10m	9:38am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Prague to Cologne on August 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	11:00pm	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	13h 58m	12:58pm	Hbf	Cheapest
InterCity + Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE	4:35pm	Hlavní nádraží	8h 31m	1:06am	Hbf	Fastest
InterCity + Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn + Regionalbahn	6:35am	Hlavní nádraží	10h 19m	4:54pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
EuroCity Train + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:28am	Hlavní nádraží	9h 32m	4:00pm	Hbf	No tags
InterCity + Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	6:35am	Hlavní nádraží	10h 9m	4:44pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Prague to Cologne on August 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	1:45am	Prague (Main Railway Station)	12h	1:45pm	Hbf	Cheapest
EuroCity Train + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:28am	Hlavní nádraží	9h 31m	3:59pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	7:20am	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	12h 34m	7:54pm	Hbf	No tags
EuroCity Train + Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	6:28am	Hlavní nádraží	9h 41m	4:09pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
InterCity + Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn + Regionalbahn	6:35am	Hlavní nádraží	10h 19m	4:54pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Prague to Cologne on August 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
EuroCity Train + Deutsche Bahn ICE	8:28pm	Hlavní nádraží	13h 10m	9:38am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Cheapest
EuroCity Train + Deutsche Bahn ICE	12:33pm	Hlavní nádraží	9h 26m	9:59pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:00am	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	11h 46m	5:46pm	Hbf	No tags
EuroCity Train + Deutsche Bahn ICE	8:28am	Hlavní nádraží	10h 14m	6:42pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
EuroCity Train + Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	2:33pm	Hlavní nádraží	10h 16m	12:49am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Prague to Cologne on August 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
EuroCity Train + Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	6:28pm	Hlavní nádraží	11h 29m	5:57am	Hbf	Cheapest
EuroCity Train + Deutsche Bahn ICE	12:33pm	Hlavní nádraží	9h 7m	9:40pm	Hbf	Fastest
EuroCity Train + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	6:28am	Hlavní nádraží	9h 24m	3:52pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
EuroCity Train + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:28am	Hlavní nádraží	9h 12m	3:40pm	Hbf	No tags
EuroCity Train + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn	2:33pm	Hlavní nádraží	10h 35m	1:08am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Prague to Cologne.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $164	Average Duration11h 45m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$35 - $306	Average Duration10h 4m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool	Average Price$35 - $49	Average Duration7h 20m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Prague to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 7 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

7h 20mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest ticket

23kgCO₂ emissions

Train Prague to Cologne: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$79

Average train trip duration10h 4m

Number of daily trains32

Earliest train departure6:28am

Distance333 miles (536 km)

Latest train departure8:35pm

Prague to Cologne Train

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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Prague and Cologne?

Stops in Prague

A - Hlavní nádraží

B - Florenc

C - PRG Airport

D - Černý Most

E - Tomíčkova

F - Praha-Smichov

Stops in Cologne

A - Hbf

B - Cologne/Bonn Airport

C - Köln-Blumenberg

D - Köln-Dellbrück

E - Köln-Holweide

F - Köln Volkhovener Weg

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Cologne, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Prague and Cologne compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Did you know?

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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