The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Prague
Cheapest price on 28 Sept
59S$
Average ticket price on 28 Sept
185S$
Fastest journey on 28 Sept
8 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 28 Sept
8 h 35 m
Trains on 28 Sept
43
Distance
536 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Prague will cost around 185S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 59S$.
To travel from Cologne to Prague you need to make at least 2 changes.
ICE 19 · ICE 590 · 16501 · S18:18 PM12h52Cologne Hbf9:10 AMPrague hlavní nádraží59 S$1One-way5 changes
ICE 521 · 3561+
3554:28 AM9h53Cologne Hbf2:21 PMPrague hlavní nádraží59 S$1One-way2 changes
ICE 521 · ICE 696 · IC 2447 · BUS 101734:28 AM8h57Cologne Hbf1:25 PMPrague hlavní nádraží70 S$1One-way4 changes
ICE 1541 · RJX 25111:27 PM10h55Cologne Hbf10:22 AMPrague-Holešovice70 S$1One-way1 change
ICE 823 · ICE 590 · 16501 · S18:34 PM12h36Cologne Messe/Deutz9:10 AMPrague hlavní nádraží71 S$1One-way5 changes
ICE 623 · ICE 690 · IC 2441 · BUS 1017710:45 AM8h30Cologne Messe/Deutz7:15 PMPrague-Holešovice341 S$1One-way4 changes
ICE 525 · ICE 694 · IC 2445 · BUS 101756:45 AM8h30Cologne Messe/Deutz3:15 PMPrague-Holešovice310 S$1One-way4 changes
ICE 625 · 3573+
36111:45 AM8h36Cologne Messe/Deutz8:21 PMPrague hlavní nádraží228 S$1One-way2 changes
ICE 529 · ICE 692 · IC 2443 · BUS 103838:45 AM8h40Cologne Messe/Deutz5:25 PMPrague hlavní nádraží326 S$1One-way4 changes
ICE 627 · ICE 598 · IC 2049 · RJ 38512:45 PM8h40Cologne Messe/Deutz9:25 PMPrague hlavní nádraží620 S$1One-way3 changes
Live departures
Cologne to Prague train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Prague trains for today, Sunday, 27 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 617 · EC 459 | On time 9:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 11h31 | 9:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
ICE 1541 · RJX 251 | On time 11:27 PM Cologne Hbf | 10h55 | 10:22 AM Prague-Holešovice | 1 change | |
ICE 619 · ICE 698 · IC 2449 · BUS 10171 | 11:55 PM Cologne Hbf | 11h30 | 11:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
ICE 619+ 353 | 11:55 PM Cologne Hbf | 12h26 | 12:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
| Monday, 28 September | |||||
ICE 920 · 26701 · ICE 581 · 3561 | 2:09 AM Cologne Hbf | 12h12 | 2:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
ICE 921 · ICE 1555 · BUS 10175 · RJ 175 | 3:49 AM Cologne Hbf | 11h26 | 3:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 3 changes | |
ICE 521 · 3561+ 355 | On time 4:28 AM Cologne Hbf | 9h53 | 2:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
ICE 521 · ICE 696 · IC 2447 · BUS 10173 | On time 4:28 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h57 | 1:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
IC 2445 · BUS 10175 · RJ 175 | 5:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 10h04 | 3:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 2 changes | |
ICE 853 · IC 2445 · BUS 10175 · RJ 175 | 5:38 AM Cologne Hbf | 9h37 | 3:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 3 changes | |
ICE 511+ 357 | On time 5:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 10h33 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
ICE 511 · ICE 1555 · BUS 10175 · RJ 175 | On time 5:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 9h27 | 3:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 3 changes | |
ICE 23 · ICE 774 · ICE 583 · 3565 | 5:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 10h28 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
ICE 1511 · ICE 694 · IC 2445 · BUS 10175 | 6:27 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h48 | 3:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 4 changes | |
ICE 525 · ICE 694 · IC 2445 · BUS 10175 | 6:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 8h30 | 3:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 4 changes | |
ICE 525 · 3565+ 357 | 6:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 9h36 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
ICE 101 · ICE 23 · ICE 774 · ICE 583 | 6:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 9h27 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5 changes | |
IC 2443 · BUS 10383 · RJ 383 | On time 7:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 10h14 | 5:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
ICE 513 · ICE 1557 · BUS 10383 · RJ 383 | On time 7:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 9h31 | 5:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
ICE 513+ 359 | On time 7:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 10h27 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
ICE 1513 · ICE 692 · IC 2443 · BUS 10383 | 8:29 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h56 | 5:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
ICE 529 · ICE 692 · IC 2443 · BUS 10383 | On time 8:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 8h40 | 5:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
ICE 529 · 3569+ 359 | On time 8:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 9h36 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
IC 2441 · BUS 10177 · RJ 177 | 9:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 10h04 | 7:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 2 changes | |
ICE 121 · ICE 772 · ICE 585 · 3569 | On time 9:18 AM Cologne Hbf | 9h03 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
ICE 27 · 4514 · ICE 587 · 3573 | 9:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 10h28 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
ICE 515+ 361 | On time 9:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 10h27 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
ICE 1515 · ICE 690 · IC 2441 · BUS 10177 | On time 10:29 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h46 | 7:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 4 changes | |
ICE 623 · ICE 690 · IC 2441 · BUS 10177 | On time 10:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 8h30 | 7:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 4 changes | |
ICE 625 · 3573+ 361 | On time 11:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 8h36 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
ICE 627 · ICE 598 · IC 2049 · RJ 385 | On time 12:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 8h40 | 9:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
ICE 123 · ICE 578 · ICE 589 · 3577 | On time 1:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 9h04 | 10:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
ICE 651 · RJ 179 | On time 2:44 PM Cologne Hbf | 8h47 | 11:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
ICE 721 · ICE 596 · IC 2047 · RJ 179 | 2:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 8h46 | 11:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 4:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 11h26 | 3:40 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 1 change | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 4:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 11h16 | 3:30 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1 change | |
ICE 1611 · ICE 594 · IC 2045 · S1 | On time 4:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 13h41 | 6:10 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5 changes | |
ICE 725 · ICE 594 · IC 2045 · S1 | On time 4:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 13h25 | 6:10 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5 changes | |
ICE 127 · ICE 1657 · S1 · 28018 | 5:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 14h52 | 8:10 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne to Prague
Trains from Cologne to Prague run on average 14 times per day, taking around 8h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 28S$ but you can travel from only 26S$ by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 536 km distance in 7h 8m.
Distance 536 km |
Average train duration 8h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price 28S$ |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 7h 8m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn, alex-Länderbahn und Vogtlandbahn-GmbH from Cologne to Prague trainsČeské dráhy, Deutsche Bahn, alex-Länderbahn und Vogtlandbahn-GmbH trains will get you between Cologne and Prague from 26S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
alex-Länderbahn und Vogtlandbahn-GmbH
České dráhy
FAQs: Cologne to Prague train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Prague by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Prague, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne and Prague
Most Cologne to Prague trains use the Köln Hbf to Praha hlavní nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Praha-Holesovice. Use this guide to compare Cologne and Prague train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Cologne station do trains to Prague leave from?
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Getting to Köln Messe/Deutz from Cologne city centre
Köln Messe/Deutz is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Messe/Deutz train station facilities and services
Köln Messe/Deutz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Imbiss Athena, Arena Grill, Cafe Especial, Joe Champs
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. ATMs are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Information desks are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pension Helenenwall, Zur guten Quelle, Zum Goldenen Hut, Merlin.
Getting to Köln Süd from Cologne city centre
Köln Süd is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Süd train station facilities and services
Köln Süd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Subway, Ganesha, Magnus, Borsalino
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln Süd. ATMs are available at Köln Süd.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Süd. Information desks are available at Köln Süd.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Süd.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Chelsea, Hotel Mado, Elite Hotel, Blacksheep Hostel.
Which Prague station do trains from Cologne arrive at?
Getting to Praha hlavní nádraží from Prague city centre
Praha hlavní nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha hlavní nádraží train station facilities and services
Praha hlavní nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Fantova Kavárna, Sushi Time
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esplanade Prague, Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag, Hotel City Central.
Getting to Praha-Holesovice from Prague city centre
Praha-Holesovice is 2 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha-Holesovice train station facilities and services
Praha-Holesovice has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Na Kovárně, Cross Club
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Praha-Holesovice. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Praha-Holesovice. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Praha-Holesovice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Praha-Holesovice: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha-Holesovice: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Mama Shelter Prague, Plaza Alta Hotel, Hotel Belvedere.
Getting to Praha Masarykovo Nádraží from Prague city centre
Praha Masarykovo Nádraží train station facilities and services
Praha Masarykovo Nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Kotleta, Café Imperial
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kings Court, Grand Hotel Bohemia, Hotel Paris Prague.
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