How much is the bus ticket from Prague to Cologne?

The cheapest bus tickets from Prague to Cologne start at R 648. The average price for this route is around R 1 102. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Prague to Cologne?

The average bus journey time from Prague to Cologne is 12h, covering a distance of 537 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 9h 5m and is operated by RegioJet .

Which bus companies service the Prague to Cologne route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 38 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , RegioJet , BlaBlaCar Bus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Prague to Cologne?

The earliest bus departs from Prague to Cologne at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Prague to Cologne?

A bus trip from Prague to Cologne produces an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Prague to Cologne?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1062 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Prague to Cologne?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company RegioJet has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Prague to Cologne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is RegioJet , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Prague to Cologne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet , with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Bus Prague to Cologne from R 670 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Prague to Cologne on 26 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	20:25	Zličín	12h 40m	09:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	23:00	Florenc	9h 5m	08:05	Terminál 2	Fastest
	18:50	PRG Airport	13h 15m	08:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	23:00	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	13h 56m	12:56	Hbf	No tags
	22:45	PRG Airport	10h 20m	09:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Prague to Cologne on 27 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:05	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	13h	12:05	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Cheapest
	10:35	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	9h 35m	20:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	09:15	PRG Airport	10h 55m	20:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:00	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	11h 43m	17:43	Hbf	No tags
	09:15	PRG Airport	12h 15m	21:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Prague to Cologne on 28 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:15	Prague (Na Knížecí)	12h 30m	10:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	10:55	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	9h 35m	20:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	09:15	PRG Airport	11h 15m	20:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:00	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	11h 43m	17:43	Hbf	No tags
	09:15	PRG Airport	12h 15m	21:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Prague to Cologne on 29 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	18:00	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	11h 25m	05:25	Bensberg Busbahnhof	Cheapest
	10:55	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	9h 35m	20:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	08:50	PRG Airport	11h 40m	20:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:00	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	11h 43m	17:43	Hbf	No tags
	11:20	PRG Airport	15h 35m	02:55	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Prague to Cologne on 30 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	23:00	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	13h 56m	12:56	Hbf	Cheapest
	20:40	Prague (Na Knížecí)	9h 40m	06:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	07:05	PRG Airport	13h 30m	20:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:00	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	11h 43m	17:43	Hbf	No tags
	11:20	PRG Airport	15h 35m	02:55	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Prague to Cologne on 31 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:00	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	12h 25m	05:25	Bensberg Busbahnhof	Cheapest
	20:40	Prague (Na Knížecí)	9h 40m	06:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	07:05	PRG Airport	13h 30m	20:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:00	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	11h 43m	17:43	Hbf	No tags
	11:20	PRG Airport	15h 35m	02:55	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Prague to Cologne on 1 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:05	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	9h 35m	20:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	23:00	Florenc	9h 5m	08:05	Terminál 2	Fastest
	07:05	PRG Airport	13h 30m	20:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:00	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	11h 43m	17:43	Hbf	No tags
	08:50	PRG Airport	11h 50m	20:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Prague to Cologne on 2 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:05	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	9h 35m	20:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	CheapestFastest
	08:50	PRG Airport	11h 50m	20:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:00	Prague (Central Bus Station Florenc)	11h 43m	17:43	Hbf	No tags
	18:50	PRG Airport	13h 15m	08:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	03:30	Prague (Main Railway Station)	10h 11m	13:41	Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:11 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Prague to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 7 hours and with fares starting at just R 608, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

7hAverage duration

537 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 648 - R 2 956	Average duration12h	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 643 - R 5 448	Average duration11h 26m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 608 - R 803	Average duration7h	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Prague and Cologne?

Stops in Prague

A
Černý Most
Chlumecká, 198 00 Praha 20, Czech Republic
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B
Florenc
Křižíkova 2b, Nové Město, 186 00 Praha-Praha 8, Czech Republic
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C
PRG Airport
Aviatická, 161 08, Praha 6, Czechia
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D
Zličín
Drahoňovského, 163 00 Praha 17, Czech Republic
E
Tomíčkova
Tomíčkova 2234, Chodov, 148 00 Praha-Praha 11, Czechia
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F
Hlavní nádraží
300/8 Wilsonova, 110 00 Praha, Czechia
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Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 746 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

RegioJet

4/51 062 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.8

Based on 1062 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the value for money and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. RegioJet ticket prices on this trip start at R 648

RegioJet Prague Cologne recent customer reviews

The bus good and comfortable and depart and arrive on places on time.

Pradeep Kumar K.

11 January 2020

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 292 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

DE Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Prague to Cologne by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Prague to Cologne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Prague to Cologne start at R 648. The average price for this route is around R 1 102. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Prague to Cologne?
The average bus journey time from Prague to Cologne is 12h, covering a distance of 537 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 9h 5m and is operated by RegioJet.
Which bus companies service the Prague to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 38 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, RegioJet, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Prague to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Prague to Cologne at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Prague to Cologne?
A bus trip from Prague to Cologne produces an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Prague to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1062 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Prague to Cologne?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company RegioJet has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Prague to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is RegioJet, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Prague to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

24/12

R 1 248

25/12

R 1 227

Today

R 1 175

27/12

R 1 114

28/12

R 1 279

29/12

R 1 186

30/12

R 1 062

31/12

R 1 187

The cheapest trip from Prague to Cologne was searched and found on 30 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 062

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Prague to Cologne as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 062 to R 2 599 for a bus ticket from Prague to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 062, which is on 2025-12-30.