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The cheapest and fastest buses from Prague to Cologne

Showing times and prices for Jul 19

Cheapest price

$93

Average price

$106

Fastest journey

9 h 5 m

Average duration

9 h 50 m

Buses per day

22

Distance

536 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Prague to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Prague to Cologne will cost around $106 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $93.

Fast buses

Of the 22 buses that leave Prague for Cologne on Sat, Jul 19, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Jul 19 the direct buses cover the 536 km distance in an average of 9 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 5 m .

On Sat, Jul 19 the slowest buses will take 10 h 35 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.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:10AM11h25
Praha, Na Knížecí
08:35PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$931One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:50AM11h45
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
08:35PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$931One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM11h00
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
09:30PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$961One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:55AM10h35
Praha, Na Knížecí
09:30PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$961One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:05PM10h00
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
09:05AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$1001One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Prague to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. 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 €35, and a flight costs an average of €72.

Distance: 333 miles (536 km)

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Flight

€48

Average price

Cheapest

€110

Average price

€288

Average price

10h 10m

Average total duration

9h 40m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

10h 51m

Average total duration

10h 21m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 40m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 40m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.6 - 3.2kg

CO2 emissions

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

Eurowings

Most popular airline

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Prague to Cologne Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
01:45AM
Arrival Time
02:15PM
Duration
12h30
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$67
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
03:50AM
Arrival Time
03:05PM
Duration
11h15
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$56
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
04:10AM
Arrival Time
03:05PM
Duration
10h55
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$56
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:50AM
Arrival Time
08:35PM
Duration
11h45
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$58
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
09:10AM
Arrival Time
08:35PM
Duration
11h25
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$58
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
09:30AM
Arrival Time
10:56PM
Duration
13h26
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$56
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
09:55AM
Arrival Time
09:30PM
Duration
11h35
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$56
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:30AM
Arrival Time
09:30PM
Duration
11h00
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$57
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:55AM
Arrival Time
09:30PM
Duration
10h35
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$57
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
12:40PM
Arrival Time
07:20PM
Duration
6h40
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$48
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
12:55PM
Arrival Time
02:55AM
Duration
14h00
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$130
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
02:30PM
Arrival Time
02:55AM
Duration
12h25
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$55
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
02:45PM
Arrival Time
03:35AM
Duration
12h50
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$111
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
03:05PM
Arrival Time
02:55AM
Duration
11h50
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$58
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
04:15PM
Arrival Time
02:55AM
Duration
10h40
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$62
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
05:15PM
Arrival Time
03:35AM
Duration
10h20
Departure days
Mon, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$68
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
05:45PM
Arrival Time
03:35AM
Duration
9h50
Departure days
Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$98
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
06:45PM
Arrival Time
08:05AM
Duration
13h20
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$56
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
07:05PM
Arrival Time
06:20AM
Duration
11h15
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$56
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
07:25PM
Arrival Time
09:05AM
Duration
13h40
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$103
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:00PM
Arrival Time
08:05AM
Duration
12h05
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$68
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:25PM
Arrival Time
09:05AM
Duration
12h40
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$98
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:40PM
Arrival Time
06:20AM
Duration
9h40
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$55
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
09:50PM
Arrival Time
09:05AM
Duration
11h15
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun
Cheapest price
$55
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:15PM
Arrival Time
10:45AM
Duration
12h30
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$55
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:25PM
Arrival Time
10:45AM
Duration
12h20
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$104
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
11:00PM
Arrival Time
12:58PM
Duration
13h58
Departure days
Thu, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$67
Operator
Regiojet
Departure Time
11:00PM
Arrival Time
08:05AM
Duration
9h05
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$56
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
11:05PM
Arrival Time
09:05AM
Duration
10h00
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$62

Live departures

Prague to Cologne bus times

Showing buses for today, Friday, July 18
Last updated at 3:04 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus3:15 PM Praha, Na Knížecí
10h20
1:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus3:45 PM Praha, Na Knížecí
12h35
4:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus4:45 PM Prague, Central Train Station
13h20
6:05 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM Prague, Central Train Station
11h15
4:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
12h05
6:05 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:25 PM Praha, Zličín
12h40
7:05 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM Praha, Na Knížecí
11h45
6:25 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM Praha, Na Knížecí
10h50
7:05 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus+flixbus_flixtrainFlixTrain9:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
13h58
10:58 AM Cologne Hbf1 transfer
studentagencyconnect_regio_jet(Prague -> Amsterdam)9:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
9h05
6:05 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:05 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
10h00
7:05 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)0 transfersDirect
Saturday, July 19
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus1:50 AM Prague, Central Train Station
11h15
1:05 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus2:10 AM Praha, Na Knížecí
10h55
1:05 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:50 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
11h45
6:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:10 AM Praha, Na Knížecí
11h25
6:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:30 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
12h00
7:30 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus+flixbus_flixtrainFlixTrain7:30 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
13h33
9:03 PM Cologne Hbf1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus7:55 AM Praha, Zličín
11h35
7:30 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:30 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
11h00
7:30 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:55 AM Praha, Na Knížecí
10h35
7:30 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM Praha, Černý Most
12h25
12:55 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:45 PM Prague, Central Train Station
12h50
1:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 PM Praha, Zličín
11h50
12:55 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:15 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
10h40
12:55 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Prague to Cologne

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Buses from Prague to Cologne run on average 23 times per day, taking around 9h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
333 miles (536 km)
Average bus duration
9h 40m
Cheapest ticket price
$43 (€35)
Buses per day
23
Direct buses
8
Fastest bus
9h 5m
First bus
00:45
Last bus
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus companies: FlixBus and Infobus from Prague to Cologne

You can travel by bus from Prague to Cologne with FlixBus and Infobus for as low as $53 (€43). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Prague to Cologne bus information with FlixBus:

  • Average Duration: 9 h 40 min
  • Cheapest Price: $53

Buses from Prague to Cologne

There are numerous daily buses from Prague to Cologne, with both direct and indirect options available. Indirect buses usually stopover 1 to 3 times in main stations along the way, including but not limited to Nurnburg, Frankfurt Main, Frankfurt Airport, and Mannheim. Buses take between 7 hours and 9 minutes and 15 hours and 10 minutes to travel the 384-mile journey. 

Which bus companies travel from Prague to Cologne?

Deutsche Bahn, Flixbus, Eurolines Switzerland and Eurolines France have direct and indirect buses along this route. Deutsche Bahn tends to have the fastest few bus options, whereas Flixbus offers more frequent direct buses. Eurolines France and Switzerland have several overnight Prague to Cologne options each day.

How long is the bus from Prague to Cologne?

The bus from Prague to Cologne has a travel time of between 7 hours and 9 minutes to 15 hours and 10 minutes. The fastest few buses are operated by Deutsche Bahn, and are indirect. Buses with a travel time over 8 hours tend to be overnight routes, with direct and indirect options available. Flixbus tends to have the most direct overnight buses.

How many buses are there from Prague to Cologne?

There are typically 24 to 30 daily buses from Prague to Cologne. Sunday tends to offer the most late evening and night options, whereas during the week, there are more morning and daytime buses to choose from. The direct buses are usually scheduled in the early morning and late at night. 

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

Departure station: Trains depart from either Prague Uan Florenc or Prague Hlavni Nadrazi. Florenc is just under a mile from central Prague, and is serviced by Metro lines B and C. Prague Hlvani is Prague's main station, and serves as a railway and bus station. Buses depart from Autobusova St. Wilsonova, the station's bus stop. Both stations have fast food restaurants, cafes, as well as short and long term parking options.

Arrival station: Trains arrive at Cologne Bonn Airport Terminal 2 or Cologne Hauptbahnhof. Bonn Airport has numerous retail and dining amenities for passengers to enjoy while in transit or upon arrival, and even has free WiFi. Hauptbahnhof is an 8 to 10 minute walk along the river to central Cologne.

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Popular bus stations from Prague to Cologne

Prague
Cologne
The major bus station for departures in Prague is Praha, ÚAN Florenc. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Praha, ÚAN Florenc for your trip from Prague to Cologne.
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
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AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Křižíkova
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Florenc (in the station)
  • Bistro Florenc (0.2 km)
  • Restaurace U Rozvařilů (0.5 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Praha, ÚAN Florenc
  • Bus: 133, 135, 175, 207 Metro: B, C
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Ostrovského
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café Na Knížecí (in the station)
  • Bistro Praha (0.2 km)
  • Restaurace U Knížete (0.5 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Praha, Na Knížecí
  • Bus: 137, 176, 191 Metro: B
The major bus station for arrivals in Cologne is Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) for your trip to Cologne from Prague.
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
13 km
carConnection
Car connection
Kennedystraße
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
13 km
carConnection
Car connection
Kennedystrasse
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
  • Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19

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