How to get from Cologne to Prague
- 537 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 5h 40m
- 23 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Cologne to Prague. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 5h 40m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 537 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 30, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
537 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €59Checked Oct 2 | 5h 40mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €67Reading date not recorded | 11h 05m3 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €35Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 9h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€59Checked Oct 25h 40m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€67Reading date not recorded11h 05m · 3 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€35Omio catalogue, Oct 39h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Cologne to Prague: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Cologne → Manchesterflight
Ryanair·35m - 2Manchester → Pragueflight
Ryanair·3h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Cologne to Prague
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€34November 2026
€47Departures from Cologne to Prague
FlixBus runs 23 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:10 and the last at 22:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 23 | 01:10 | 22:10 |
All departures
- 01:10
- 02:10
- 03:10
- 06:35
- 07:20
- 07:35
- 08:20
- 08:35
- 09:20
- 09:35
- 10:05
- 10:20
- 10:35
- 10:55
- 11:55
- 12:05
- 19:00
- 20:00
- 20:10
- 21:00
- 21:10
- 22:10
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairCologne-ManchesterSee live options and dates →RyanairManchester-PragueSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnCologne-Berlin, Berlin-DresdenBook →City transitDresden-Dresden centralSee live options and dates →
FlixBusDresden central-Praha hlavní nádraží, Cologne-Praha hlavní nádražíBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, Deutsche Bahn, City transit, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cologne to Prague works
Start with a Ryanair flight from Cologne to Prague, connecting in Manchester, about 5h 40m. In total it's roughly €130 over 5h 40m, 1 transfer.
Cologne to Prague: common questions
How long does it take to get from Cologne to Prague?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 5h 40m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Cologne to Prague?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:10 and the last at 22:10, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Cologne to Prague?
23 a day with FlixBus, between 01:10 and 22:10.
How far is Prague from Cologne?
About 537 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Cologne to Prague cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €130. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Cologne to Prague?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 5h 40m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Cologne to Prague?
About 5h 40m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Cologne and Prague?
Cologne is CGN and Prague is PRG, so this route is usually written CGN to PRG.
Which operators run Cologne to Prague?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, Deutsche Bahn, City transit, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Prague?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Ryanair
Route calculated: 30 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 30 Sep 2026