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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Cologne to Prague
Cheapest price
€35
Average price
€51
Fastest journey
7 h 10 m
Average duration
8 h 38 m
Buses per day
23
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 €51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €35.
Of the 23 buses that leave Cologne for Prague on Fri, Jan 16, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 16 the direct buses cover the 536 km distance in an average of 8 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 10 m .
On Fri, Jan 16 the slowest buses will take 9 h 55 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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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Prague
Omio 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 €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. 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 €30, and a flight costs an average of €57.
Distance: 536 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€50 Average price Cheapest | €105 Average price | €353 Average price |
10h 28m Average total duration 9h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 4m Average total duration 9h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Cologne to Prague bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Prague buses for today, Thursday, January 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FlixTrain+FlixBus | 7:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 12h06 | 7:20 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 7:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 10h35 | 6:10 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 11h00 | 6:35 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 10h55 | 8:30 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 10h35 | 8:10 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:25 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 9h25 | 9:50 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 12h15 | 5:00 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 12h30 | 5:15 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 12h55 | 7:30 AM Praha, Zličín | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 12h05 | 6:40 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1 transfer | |
| (Amsterdam -> Prague) | 6:40 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 9h08 | 3:48 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 11h55 | 7:55 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 8:00 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 9h55 | 5:55 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 11h45 | 9:05 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, January 16 | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 13h05 | 2:25 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 12h45 | 4:35 PM Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 13h05 | 4:55 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Bus from Cologne to Prague
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Buses from Cologne to Prague run on average 22 times per day, taking around 9h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €30 if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 536 km distance in 9h 8m.
Distance 536 km |
Average bus duration 9h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 9h 8m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Cologne to PragueYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Prague with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as €30. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cologne to Prague
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cologne to Prague
Wifi
Parking
ATM
Accessibility
WC
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- McDonald's (0.2 km)
- Vapiano (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 132, 133, 250 Metro: U5, U18 Train: S6, S11, S12
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Florenc (in the station)
- Bistro Florenc (0.2 km)
- Restaurace U Rozvařilů (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 133, 135, 175, 207 Metro: B, C
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Czech Bistro (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Bohemian Café (0.2 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 135, 175, 207 Metro: C Train: All major s
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWC- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Na Knížecí (in the station)
- Bistro Praha (0.2 km)
- Restaurace U Knížete (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 137, 176, 191 Metro: B
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