- Must visit
National Museum
Prague’s main museum on Wenceslas Square, with major natural history, archaeology, and history collections in a landmark neo-Renaissance building.
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$67
Fastest journey
9 h 5 m
Average duration
9 h 35 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
536 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne 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 to Prague will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
Of the 19 buses that leave Cologne for Prague on Wed, May 27, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 536 km distance in an average of 9 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 5 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 10 h 20 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.
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(Amsterdam -> Prague)
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $138.
Distance: 333 miles (536 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$60 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price | $544 Average price | $143 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 53m Average total duration 9h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 54m Average total duration 9h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Prague:
A bus is $38 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Prague costing on average $97 (€78).
A bus is $484 (€390) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Prague costing on average $544 (€438).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 23m.
Train takes on average 9h 24m.
Tickets start at around $60 (€48) compared to roughly $143 (€115) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $83 (€67). The journey takes 9h 23m versus 7h 17m 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, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
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 02:20AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 04:48AM | Duration 9h08 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Prague buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 3:10 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 10h20 | 1:30 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 13h00 | 4:10 PM Praha, Černý Most | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 12h45 | 5:35 PM Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská) | 1 transfer | |
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 · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 11h30 | 12:25 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:55 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 9h25 | 10:20 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
(Amsterdam -> Prague) | 7:40 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 9h05 | 4:45 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 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 | |
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Buses from Cologne to Prague run on average 22 times per day, taking around 9h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 333 miles (536 km) distance in 9h 5m.
Distance 333 miles (536 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 9h 5m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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A baroque quarter of embassies, cobbled lanes, and scenic corners below Prague Castle, ideal for wandering.
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