- Must visit
National Museum
Prague’s main museum on Wenceslas Square, with major natural history, archaeology, and history collections in a landmark neo-Renaissance building.
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$278
Fastest journey
10 h 26 m
Average duration
11 h 3 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
710 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Prague will cost around $278 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 26 trains that leave Amsterdam for Prague on Mon, May 18, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct trains cover the 710 km distance in an average of 11 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 26 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest trains will take 11 h 25 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.
NJ 40421 · EC 334
ICE 147 · rj 179
ICE 221 · R 4542 · EC 459
IC 3567 · ICE 221 · R 4542 · EC 459
IC 60403 · ICE 1541 · RJX 251
ICE 149 · NJ 457
IC 3543 · ICE 125 · ICE 641 · RJ 179
ICE 125 · ICE 641 · RJ 179
ICE 143 · IC 2179 · rj 10177 · rj 177
ICE 141 · IC 2177 · rj 10383 · rj 383Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a flight costs an average of $146.
Distance: 441 miles (710 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$114 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $315 Average price | $205 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 31m Average total duration 11h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 57m Average total duration 12h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Prague:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Prague costing on average $114 (€92).
A bus is $231 (€187) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Prague costing on average $315 (€255).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 1m.
Bus takes on average 12h 27m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Alibus, European Sleeper.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Prague trains for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 1573 · IC 1775 · 20233 · 90045 | On time 8:00 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 14h22 | 10:22 AM Prague-Holešovice | 5 transfers | |
IC 773 · RE RS23 · 20233 · 90045 | On time 8:08 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 14h14 | 10:22 AM Prague-Holešovice | 5 transfers | |
IC 773 · RE RS23 · 20233 · 90045 | On time 8:11 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 14h11 | 10:22 AM Prague-Holešovice | 5 transfers | |
IC 60403 · ICE 619+ 353 | On time 8:13 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 16h08 | 12:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
IC 60403 · ICE 827 · 3557+ 353 | 8:13 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 16h08 | 12:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
IC 60403 · ICE 827 · 3457+ 353 | 8:13 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 16h08 | 12:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
IC 60403 · ICE 827 · 3557+ 353 | 8:15 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 16h06 | 12:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
IC 60403 · ICE 619+ 353 | On time 8:15 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 16h06 | 12:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICD 1875 · IC 1775 · 20233 · 90045 | On time 8:16 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 14h06 | 10:22 AM Prague-Holešovice | 5 transfers | |
IC 2777 · 32585 · 18977 · 26843 | 8:39 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 15h42 | 12:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6 transfers | |
IC 3177 · IC 2777 · 32585 · 18977 | 8:41 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 15h40 | 12:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 7 transfers | |
IC 3079 · Bus RE19X · 89910 · ICE 523 | 9:24 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 16h57 | 2:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5 transfers | |
IC 3079 · Bus RE19X · 89910 · ICE 523 | 9:24 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 16h57 | 2:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5 transfers | |
IC 3579 · IC 3079 · Bus RE19X · 31282 | 9:26 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 16h55 | 2:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 8 transfers | |
IC 2781 · 32589 · 18981 · S19 | 9:39 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 16h42 | 2:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6 transfers | |
IC 2781 · 32589 · 18981 · S19 | 9:39 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 16h42 | 2:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6 transfers | |
IC 3181 · IC 2781 · 32589 · 18981 | 9:41 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 16h40 | 2:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 7 transfers | |
IC 1585 · IC 1787 · 20355 · ICE 741 | 11:00 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 17h21 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6 transfers | |
IC 3187 · IC 1787 · 20355 · ICE 741 | 11:11 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 17h10 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6 transfers | |
IC 3187 · IC 1787 · 20355 · ICE 741 | 11:11 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 17h10 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6 transfers | |
ICD 1887 · IC 1787 · 20355 · ICE 741 | 11:16 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 17h05 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6 transfers | |
| Monday, May 18 | |||||
ICE 141 · IC 2177 · rj 10383 · rj 383 | On time 6:00 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 11h25 | 5:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
ICE 121 · ICE 621 · 3469+ 359 | On time 6:22 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 11h59 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
ICE 121 · ICE 621 · R 3469 · R 3569 | On time 6:22 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 11h59 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
IC 3519 · ICE 121 · ICE 621 · 3469 | 6:30 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 11h51 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
ICE 143 · IC 2179 · rj 10177 · rj 177 | On time 8:00 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 11h15 | 7:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 3 transfers | |
ICE 143 · ICE 587 · 3473+ 361 | On time 8:00 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 12h21 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
ICE 225 · ICE 625 · 3473+ 361 | On time 8:22 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 11h59 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
ICE 225 · ICE 625 · R 3473 · R 3573 | On time 8:22 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 11h59 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
IC 3527 · ICE 225 · ICE 625 · 3473 | 8:30 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 11h51 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
ICE 145 · ECE 385 | On time 10:00 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 11h25 | 9:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
ICE 145 · RJ 393 | On time 10:00 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 11h25 | 9:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
ICE 147 · RJ 179 | On time 12:00 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 11h31 | 11:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
ICE 147 · rj 179 | On time 12:00 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 11h31 | 11:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
ICE 125 · ICE 641 · RJ 179 | On time 12:22 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 11h09 | 11:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
IC 3543 · ICE 125 · ICE 641 · RJ 179 | 12:30 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 11h01 | 11:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
ICE 149 · NJ 457 | On time 2:00 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 10h26 | 12:26 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
ICE 127 · ICE 1657 · S1 · 28018 | On time 2:22 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 17h48 | 8:10 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
ICE 127 · ICE 1657 · S 31701 · Os 28018 | On time 2:22 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 17h48 | 8:10 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
IC 3551 · ICE 127 · ICE 1657 · S1 | 2:30 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 17h40 | 8:10 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5 transfers | |
ICE 221 · 15542 · EC 459 | 6:22 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 15h03 | 9:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 221 · R 4542 · EC 459 | 6:22 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 15h03 | 9:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
IC 3567 · ICE 221 · R 4542 · EC 459 | 6:30 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 14h55 | 9:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
NJ 40421 · EC 334 | On time 6:59 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 20h40 | 3:39 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Amsterdam to Prague run on average 8 times per day, taking around 11h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 441 miles (710 km) distance in 11h 9m.
Distance 441 miles (710 km) |
Average train duration 11h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 11h 9m |
First train 12:23 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Discover the best of Prague — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Prague trip today.
Prague’s main museum on Wenceslas Square, with major natural history, archaeology, and history collections in a landmark neo-Renaissance building.
A major museum complex preserving Jewish heritage through historic synagogues, cemetery sites, and exhibitions in Josefov.
A refined museum of glass, ceramics, fashion, graphic design, and applied arts, popular with visitors interested in Czech design heritage.
Prague’s historic central square, surrounded by major monuments and lively throughout the day and evening.
A baroque quarter of embassies, cobbled lanes, and scenic corners below Prague Castle, ideal for wandering.
A broad boulevard-like square central to modern Czech history, shopping, and city life.
A classic Czech dish of marinated beef sirloin with a creamy root-vegetable sauce, bread dumplings, cranberry sauce, and whipped cream. It is one of Prague’s most iconic comfort foods.
Traditional roast pork served with bread dumplings and braised sauerkraut. This hearty combination is a staple of Czech home cooking and pub menus in Prague.
Czech-style goulash, usually beef, seasoned with paprika and onions and served with bread dumplings. It is thicker and less soupy than the Hungarian version and very common in Prague.
A long-established favorite for generous portions of traditional Czech cuisine, friendly service, and a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere.
Established Old Town restaurant focusing on refined Czech cuisine, including classic sauces, dumplings, and seasonal dishes in a polished setting.
A well-known Czech beer hall serving classic dishes, fresh Pilsner, and dependable traditional cooking in a lively casual setting.
Moderate by European standards: beer, transit, and casual dining are good value; central hotels cost more.
About 10% in restaurants for good service, often rounded up. Small rounding in taxis is polite. Not expected for counter service, but appreciated.
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