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Cologne to Prague by train
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First train04:12
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Last train23:55
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey7hr 48m
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Distance538 kilometres
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Trains per day37
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Avg. journey time12hr 44m
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Train operators
Travelling from Cologne to Prague by train
Want to know how to get from Cologne to Prague by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Cologne to Prague take around 7 hours and 48 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 538 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Cologne is scheduled to depart at around 04:13. The last departure is usually at around 23:55. On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Cologne at around 04:10, with the last train leaving at around 23:55. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 37 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 16 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £16.67.
We think any time is a great time to visit Prague, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Prague.
Is there a direct train from Cologne to Prague?
The journey between Cologne and Prague usually involves one change of train.
We usually find around 57 departures on this route every weekday, counting only those that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 64 departures.
How long does it take to travel from Cologne to Prague?
The Cologne to Prague train travel takes about 7 hours and 48 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Cologne to Prague train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Prague leaving Cologne at around 04:13 and the last train leaving at around 23:55. At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Cologne at around 04:10, with the final departure at 23:55.
How much is the train ticket from Cologne to Prague?
The cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Cologne to Prague are £16.67.
If you book 30 days in advance, tickets will cost around £38, while the price is around £63 if you book 7 days in advance. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it's worth booking ahead of time if you can, or check our special offers and deals.
When should you book your train tickets from Cologne to Prague?
Trains for this journey usually open for booking around 6 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your travel dates, you can set a booking alert and you'll receive an email as soon as the cheapest tickets are released for your train journey.
Which train companies operate between Cologne and Prague?
More than one train company operates on the route from Cologne to Prague, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- ALX
- Alex
- Alex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB
- EC
- Euro City
- Euro Night
- EuroNight
- Eurocity (EC)
- IC
- ICE
- Inter City
- Inter City Express
- InterCity
- Intercity
- Intercity-Express
- Intercity-Express (ICE)
- Intercités
- NJ
- Night train
- Nightjet
- RJ
- Railjet
- Regional-Express
- alex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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