Cheapest
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prague to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
8 h 21 m
Average
9 h 10 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
536 km
It's difficult to get from Prague to Cologne without transferring at least 2 times.
Distance | 536 km | |
Average train duration | 9 h 22 min | |
Average train ticket price | €86 (€86) | |
Train frequency | 7 a day | |
Direct train | No | |
Train companies | FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn |
Trains from Prague to Cologne cover the 536 km long journey taking on average 9 h 22 min with our travel partners like FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 7 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as €21, but the average price of train tickets is €86. Travellers depart most frequently from Praha hlavní nádraží and arrive in Köln Hbf.
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Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains to Cologne from Prague. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.
When departing from Prague, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Praha hlavní nádraží, Praha-Holesovice and Prague. When arriving in Cologne, you can end your route in train stations like Köln Hbf, Köln/Bonn Flughafen and Köln Messe/Deutz.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Praha hlavní nádraží, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Köln Hbf, located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.
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