- Must visit
National Museum
Major museum of Czech history and natural sciences in a monumental Neo-Renaissance building overlooking Wenceslas Square.
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
9 h 55 m
Average duration
10 h 20 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
524 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Prague will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 5 buses that leave Cologne Bonn Airport for Prague on Sun, Jul 19, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 19 the direct buses cover the 524 km distance in an average of 10 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 55 m .
On Sun, Jul 19 the slowest buses will take 10 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cologne Bonn Airport to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $106.
Distance: 325 miles (524 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$52 Average price Cheapest | $340 Average price | $102 Average price | $139 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 17m Average total duration 9h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Bonn Airport to Prague:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Prague costing on average $102 (€84).
A bus is $288 (€236) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Prague costing on average $340 (€279).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 12m.
Bus takes on average 9h 47m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€42) compared to roughly $139 (€114) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $88 (€72). The journey takes 9h 47m versus 6h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator RegioJet | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $66 |
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Bonn Airport to Prague buses for today, Saturday, July 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 10h35 | 7:10 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 11h00 | 7:35 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 11h50 | 9:10 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 10h55 | 9:30 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 10h35 | 9:10 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 9h25 | 9:15 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 12h55 | 12:45 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 13h05 | 7:00 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 11h55 | 7:30 AM Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 12h55 | 8:30 AM Praha, Zličín | 2 transfers | |
(Amsterdam -> Prague) | 7:40 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 9h08 | 4:48 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 11h55 | 8:55 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 9h55 | 6:55 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 13h10 | 11:30 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 10h30 | 10:05 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 11h45 | 11:20 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, July 19 | |||||
![]() | 1:10 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 10h20 | 11:30 AM Prague | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Cologne Bonn Airport to Prague run on average 19 times per day, taking around 9h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $36 (€30) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:10, the last at 20:00. The fastest bus covers the 325 miles (524 km) distance in 9h 5m.
Distance 325 miles (524 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€30) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 9h 5m |
First bus 1:10 AM |
Last bus 8:00 PM |
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Major museum of Czech history and natural sciences in a monumental Neo-Renaissance building overlooking Wenceslas Square.
Well-curated Jewish history museum across several historic sites. Important for understanding Prague's Jewish heritage and resilience.
Leading Czech art museum with medieval to modern works in a grand historic palace. Essential for fine art and decorative arts lovers.
Historic square at Prague's core, surrounded by Gothic and Baroque landmarks. A must for first-time visitors and classic city views.
Lively boulevard of Czech modern history, lined with shops and major buildings. Worth visiting for atmosphere and historic significance.
Romantic quarter of palaces, lanes, and church domes beneath Prague Castle. Ideal for wandering, photography, and quieter historic charm.
Slow-braised beef in a creamy root-vegetable sauce, usually served with bread dumplings. A classic Czech Sunday dish strongly linked to Bohemian home cooking.
Crisp roasted pork knuckle, often served with mustard, horseradish, and pickles. A hearty pub staple popular with Czech beer culture.
Roast pork with sauerkraut and dumplings. This iconic Czech combination is a cornerstone of traditional pub and family meals.
Traditional Czech restaurant and brewery by Prague Castle, praised for roast meats, dumplings, and polished historic interiors.
Upscale restaurant focused on Czech ingredients and game, with sophisticated service in an Art Nouveau municipal house setting.
Elegant Michelin-starred restaurant known for modern Czech tasting menus in a refined setting near the Vltava.
Moderate for Europe: transit is cheap, casual meals are reasonable, and hotels in the center can raise daily costs in peak season.
Service is often not included. Tip about 5-10% in restaurants, round up for cafes, and round up or add about 10% for taxis if service is good.
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