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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
Cheapest price
$163
Average price
$295
Fastest journey
8 h 36 m
Average duration
8 h 46 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
525 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport 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 Vaclav Havel Airport will cost around $295 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $163.
It's difficult to get from Cologne to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport without transferring at least once.
ICE 547 · rj 177 · Os 6925 · Os 984110:24 AM11h25Cologne Hbf9:49 PMHostivice, nádraží$1631One-way3 transfers- ICE 549 · rj 385 · Sp 158812:26 PM10h01Cologne Hbf10:27 PMHostivice, nádraží$1631One-way2 transfers
ICE 547 · RJ 177 · R 61710:24 AM10h01Cologne Hbf8:25 PMPrague hlavní nádraží$2331One-way2 transfers- ICE 545 · RJ 3838:25 AM9h00Cologne Hbf5:25 PMPrague hlavní nádraží$2331One-way1 transfer
- ICE 515+
3619:54 AM10h27Cologne Hbf8:21 PMPrague hlavní nádraží$2511One-way1 transfer
- ICE 621 · 3569+3599:45 AM8h36Cologne Messe/Deutz6:21 PMPrague hlavní nádraží$2511One-way2 transfers
- ICE 621 · R 3569 · EC 3599:45 AM8h36Cologne Messe/Deutz6:21 PMPrague hlavní nádraží$3261One-way2 transfers
- ICE 529 · ICE 692 · IC 2443 · rj 3838:45 AM8h40Cologne Messe/Deutz5:25 PMPrague hlavní nádraží$3021One-way3 transfers
- ICE 545 · RJ 3838:25 AM9h00Cologne Hbf5:25 PMPrague hlavní nádraží$2331One-way1 transfer
- ICE 545 · rj 3838:25 AM9h00Cologne Hbf5:25 PMPrague hlavní nádraží$4171One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Cologne to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a flight costs an average of $201.
Distance: 326 miles (525 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$91 Average price | $311 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest |
12h 58m Average total duration 12h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 57m Average total duration 13h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport costing on average $91 (€73).
A bus is $240 (€192) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport costing on average $311 (€249).
Other travel options to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 28m.
Bus takes on average 13h 27m.
Live departures
Cologne to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 545 · rj 383 · Sp 1580 | On time 8:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 10h02 | 6:27 PM Hostivice, nádraží | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 545 · rj 383 · Sp 1580 · Os 19764 | On time 8:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 10h21 | 6:46 PM Středokluky, nádraží | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 545 · rj 383 | On time 8:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 9h00 | 5:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 545 · RJ 383 | On time 8:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 9h00 | 5:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1513 · ICE 692 · IC 2443 · RJ 383 | On time 8:29 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h56 | 5:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 529 · ICE 692 · IC 2443 · rj 383 | On time 8:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 8h40 | 5:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 529 · ICE 692 · IC 2443 · RJ 383 | On time 8:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 8h40 | 5:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 621 · 3569+359 | On time 9:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 8h36 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 621 · R 3569 · EC 359 | On time 9:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 8h36 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 621 · R 3569 · EC 359 · R 773 | On time 9:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 9h40 | 7:25 PM Hostivice, nádraží | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 515+361 | On time 9:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 10h27 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 547 · rj 177 · R 695 · Os 9839 | On time 10:24 AM Cologne Hbf | 10h25 | 8:49 PM Hostivice, nádraží | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 625 · R 3573 · EC 361 · R 777 | On time 11:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 9h40 | 9:25 PM Hostivice, nádraží | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 617 · EC 459 · Sp 1564 · Os 19752 | On time 9:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 13h52 | 11:46 AM Středokluky, nádraží | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
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Trains from Cologne to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 12h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $57 (€45) but you can travel from only $47 (€37) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:25, the last at 13:44. The fastest train covers the 326 miles (525 km) distance in 8h 40m.
Distance 326 miles (525 km) |
Average train duration 12h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $57 (€45) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 8h 40m |
First train 7:25 AM |
Last train 1:44 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
FAQs: Trains from Cologne to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport 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 Vaclav Havel Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Subway
- Ganesha
- Magnus
- Borsalino
- Hotel Chelsea
- Hotel Mado
- Elite Hotel
- Blacksheep Hostel
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