The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Prague
- Cheapest price on 12 Nov
- ฿ 1,983
- Average ticket price on 12 Nov
- ฿ 6,399
- Fastest journey on 12 Nov
- 10 h 44 m
- Average journey duration on 12 Nov
- 10 h 44 m
- Trains on 12 Nov
- 42
- Distance
- 526 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Prague will cost around ฿ 6,399 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only ฿ 1,983.
On Thu, 12 Nov, we found 42 trains from Zurich to Prague, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 526 km distance in an average of 10 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 h 45 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.
S 9 · 17751 · 4800 · ICE 106311:07 PM 15h14 Zurich HB 2:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží ฿ 1,983 1 One-way 7 changes
S 9 · 17751 · 4800 · ICE 106311:07 PM 15h14 Zurich HB 2:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží ฿ 2,207 1 One-way 5 changes
IC 60402 · ICE 698 · IC 2449 · BUS 101719:59 PM 13h26 Zurich HB 11:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží ฿ 2,619 1 One-way 4 changes
ICE 100 · ICE 590 · 16501 · S15:59 PM 15h11 Zurich HB 9:10 AM Prague hlavní nádraží ฿ 2,956 1 One-way 5 changes
rjx 165 · EC 33010:02 AM 13h40 Zurich HB 11:42 PM Prague hlavní nádraží ฿ 3,261 1 One-way 1 change
IC 380 · R 88619 · R 3573 · EC 603619:37 AM 10h44 Zurich HB 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží ฿ 7,642 1 One-way 4 changes
IC 380 · 88619 · 3573 · Bus RE259:37 AM 10h44 Zurich HB 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží ฿ 5,649 1 One-way 4 changes
IC 1180 · IC 2384 · 88617 · 35697:37 AM 10h44 Zurich HB 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží ฿ 6,211 1 One-way 5 changes
IC 1180 · RE 52384 · 88617 · 35697:37 AM 10h44 Zurich HB 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží ฿ 3,330 1 One-way 5 changes
IC 488 · R 88621 · R 3577 · EC 6036311:37 AM 10h45 Zurich HB 10:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží ฿ 7,673 1 One-way 4 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Prague
Trains from Zurich to Prague run on average 12 times per day, taking around 10h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at ฿ 490 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 526 km distance in 8h 45m.
Distance 526 km |
Average train duration 10h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price ฿ 490 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 8h 45m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 63 days |
Live departures
Zurich to Prague train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Prague trains for today, Wednesday, 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 459 | On time 7:59 PM Zurich HB | 13h26 | 9:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 60402 · ICE 698 · IC 2449 · BUS 10171 | On time 9:59 PM Zurich HB | 13h26 | 11:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
IC 60402 · ICE 698 · IC 2449 · rj 10171 | On time 9:59 PM Zurich HB | 13h26 | 11:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
IC 60402 · ICE 1555 · rj 10175 · rj 175 | On time 9:59 PM Zurich HB | 17h16 | 3:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 3 changes | |
IC 589 · RE 3508 · S 5798 · rjx 19981 | 10:38 PM Zurich HB | 17h01 | 3:39 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
S 9+ S62+ 17751 · 4800 | 11:07 PM Zurich HB | 15h14 | 2:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5 changes | |
S 9+ S62+ 17751 · 4800 | 11:07 PM Zurich HB | 15h14 | 2:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 7 changes | |
| Thursday, 12 November | |||||
IR 2290 · ICE 76 · ICE 1557 · rj 177 | 12:08 AM Zurich HB | 19h07 | 7:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 3 changes | |
IR 2290 · ICE 76 · ICE 1557 · rj 10383 | 12:08 AM Zurich HB | 17h17 | 5:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
S 19093 · S 12317 · rjx 161 · Sp 3804 | 12:24 AM Zurich HB | 17h46 | 6:10 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
S 19093 · S 12317 · rjx 161 · EC 332 | 12:24 AM Zurich HB | 19h15 | 7:39 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
EC 95 · 4856 · Bus RE25 · EX 357 | On time 5:35 AM Zurich HB | 10h46 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
EC 95 · R 4856 · EC 61357 · EC 357 | 5:35 AM Zurich HB | 10h46 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
rjx 161 · EC 332 | 5:57 AM Zurich HB | 13h42 | 7:39 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
rjx 161 · Sp 3804 · R 708 | 5:57 AM Zurich HB | 12h13 | 6:10 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
IC 757 · rjx 161 · Sp 3804 · R 708 | 6:07 AM Zurich HB | 12h03 | 6:10 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
EC 97 · 4858 · Bus RE25 · EX 359 | On time 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 10h49 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
EC 97 · R 4858 · EC 61359 · EC 359 | 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 10h49 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
EC 97 · ICE 1215 · EC 332 | On time 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 12h07 | 7:39 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
IC 1180 · IC 2384 · 88617 · 3569 | On time 7:37 AM Zurich HB | 10h44 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5 changes | |
IC 1180 · RE 52384 · 88617 · 3569 | On time 7:37 AM Zurich HB | 10h44 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5 changes | |
EC 99 · R 4860 · EC 61361 · EC 361 | 9:32 AM Zurich HB | 10h49 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
EC 99 · 4860 · Bus RE25 · EX 361 | On time 9:32 AM Zurich HB | 10h49 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
IC 380 · R 88619 · R 3573 · EC 60361 | On time 9:37 AM Zurich HB | 10h44 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
IC 380 · 88619 · 3573 · Bus RE25 | On time 9:37 AM Zurich HB | 10h44 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
ICE 108 · ICE 598 · IC 2049 · RJ 385 | On time 9:59 AM Zurich HB | 11h26 | 9:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
ICE 108 · ICE 598 · IC 2049 · rj 385 | On time 9:59 AM Zurich HB | 11h26 | 9:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
rjx 165 · Sp 3806 · R 702 | 10:02 AM Zurich HB | 12h08 | 10:10 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
rjx 165 · EC 330 | 10:02 AM Zurich HB | 13h40 | 11:42 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
IC 765 · rjx 165 · Sp 3806 · R 702 | 10:07 AM Zurich HB | 12h03 | 10:10 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
ICE 370 · ICE 1653 · RJ 179 | On time 10:59 AM Zurich HB | 12h32 | 11:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
EC 191+ 363+ Bus RE25 · EX 363 | 11:32 AM Zurich HB | 10h50 | 10:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
IC 488 · R 88621 · R 3577 · EC 60363 | 11:37 AM Zurich HB | 10h45 | 10:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
IC 488 · 88621 · 3577 · Bus RE25 | 11:37 AM Zurich HB | 10h45 | 10:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
IC 770 · ICE 106 · ICE 596 · IC 2047 | 11:59 AM Zurich HB | 11h32 | 11:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
IC 770 · ICE 106 · ICE 596 · IC 2047 | 11:59 AM Zurich HB | 11h32 | 11:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
IC 769 · rjx 167 · EC 330 | 12:07 PM Zurich HB | 11h35 | 11:42 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
IC 772 · ICE 278 · ICE 1655 · NJ 457 | On time 12:59 PM Zurich HB | 11h27 | 12:26 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
ICE 104 · ICE 594 · IC 2045 · S1 | On time 1:59 PM Zurich HB | 16h11 | 6:10 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5 changes | |
EC 150 · ICE 1657 · S1 · 28018 | 2:34 PM Zurich HB | 17h36 | 8:10 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
IC 776 · ICE 276 · ICE 1657 · S1 | 2:59 PM Zurich HB | 17h11 | 8:10 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5 changes | |
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Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
alex-Länderbahn und Vogtlandbahn-GmbH
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB
ÖBB | ICE
EuroNight
České dráhy
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FAQs: Zurich to Prague train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Prague by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Prague, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Prague
Most Zurich to Prague trains use the Zürich HB to Praha hlavní nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Praha-Holesovice. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Prague train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Zurich station do trains to Prague leave from?
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB train station facilities and services
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Getting to Zürich Stadelhofen from Zurich city centre
Zürich Stadelhofen train station facilities and services
Zürich Stadelhofen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Outback Lodge, Tibits
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Stadelhofen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Stadelhofen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Opera Zurich, Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich, Hotel Seehof.
Getting to Zürich Hardbrücke from Zurich city centre
Zürich Hardbrücke is 3 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Hardbrücke train station facilities and services
Zürich Hardbrücke has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Brisket Southern BBQ & Bar, Les Halles
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Hardbrücke. Information desks are located on the main concourse.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Hardbrücke: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Hardbrücke: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Hardbrücke: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include 25hours Hotel Zürich West, Sheraton Zürich Hotel, Novotel Zurich City West.
Which Prague station do trains from Zurich arrive at?
Getting to Praha hlavní nádraží from Prague city centre
Praha hlavní nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha hlavní nádraží train station facilities and services
Praha hlavní nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Fantova Kavárna, Sushi Time
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esplanade Prague, Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag, Hotel City Central.
Getting to Praha-Holesovice from Prague city centre
Praha-Holesovice is 2 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha-Holesovice train station facilities and services
Praha-Holesovice has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Na Kovárně, Cross Club
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Praha-Holesovice. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Praha-Holesovice. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Praha-Holesovice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Praha-Holesovice: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha-Holesovice: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Mama Shelter Prague, Plaza Alta Hotel, Hotel Belvedere.
Getting to Praha Masarykovo Nádraží from Prague city centre
Praha Masarykovo Nádraží train station facilities and services
Praha Masarykovo Nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Kotleta, Café Imperial
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kings Court, Grand Hotel Bohemia, Hotel Paris Prague.
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