How to travel from Prague to Cologne

Travel from Prague, Czechia to Cologne, Germany is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Cologne from Prague restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Czech Republic.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Cologne, Germany from Prague?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Cologne, Germany?

The government of Germany has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 12/6/21. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Prague and Cologne closer to your planned date of departure here.

The restriction level for your return to Prague, Czechia from Germany is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Prague from Cologne restricted?

Entry into Czechia is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Prague from Cologne?

Conditions of reentry into Czechia:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• COVID-19 test 5 days after arrival
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Prague, Czechia?

You should observe these safety measures in Czechia as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Czechia was last checked on 11/29/21. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Prague from Cologne closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 ways to travel from Prague to Cologne including taking a flight, bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Prague to Cologne is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $33 (€28) compared to other travel options to Cologne:

Taking a train is usually $648 (€541) less than taking a flight to Cologne, which costs on average $681 (€569) for the same trip.

Taking a train is usually $8 (€7) less than taking a bus to Cologne, which costs on average $42 (€35) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Cologne from Prague is by flight with an average travel time of 2 h 55 min.

Other travel options to Cologne can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 9 h 5 min   on average.

In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 8 h 42 min.

The distance is approximately 332 miles (536 km) from Prague to Cologne.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Prague to Cologne:

• Flights mostly leave from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and tend to arrive in Cologne/Bonn Airport.
• Buses from Prague to Cologne most often leave from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží and arrive in Köln, Köln Bonn Airport.
• Trains from Prague to Cologne most often leave from Prague, Praha, Zličín and arrive in Köln Hbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Prague to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Lufthansa for flights to Cologne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Lufthansa Prague to Cologne tickets on Omio for $681 (€569).
• STUDENT AGENCY k. S. Can get you to Cologne by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with STUDENT AGENCY k. S. From Prague to Cologne for $42 (€35) on Omio.
• Deutsche Bahn with connection can take you to Cologne by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn with connection from Prague to Cologne for $33 (€28).

Before traveling from Prague to Cologne, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A plane ticket for this trip costs on average $681 (€569) one way.
• A bus ticket for this route costs on average $42 (€35) one way.
• A train ticket is costing on average $33 (€28) one way for this journey.

But we recommend booking Prague to Cologne tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.