The cheapest and fastest trains from Banská Bystrica to Prague
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$61
Fastest journey
5 h 19 m
Average duration
5 h 52 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
374 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Banská Bystrica to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Banská Bystrica to Prague will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 15 trains that leave Banská Bystrica for Prague on Sun, Feb 15, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Feb 15 the direct trains cover the 374 km distance in an average of 5 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 19 m .
On Sun, Feb 15 the slowest trains will take 6 h 23 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.
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague)
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague)
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · R 1100 (Bohumín -> Brno) · RJ 1000 (Bohumín -> Prague)
RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague)
RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague)
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague)
RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague)
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague)
RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague)
RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague)Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Banská Bystrica to Prague
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Banská Bystrica to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, and a flight costs an average of €21.
Distance: 232 miles (374 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€15 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price | €107 Average price |
6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Banská Bystrica to Prague train times
The table below shows live departures for Banská Bystrica to Prague trains for today, Saturday, February 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 938 · EC 140 | 11:36 AM železničná stanica Banská Bystrica | 7h16 | 6:52 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 940 · SC 240 | 1:36 PM železničná stanica Banská Bystrica | 8h06 | 9:42 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 940 · R 344 · EC 112 | 1:36 PM železničná stanica Banská Bystrica | 7h16 | 8:52 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · R 1102 (Bohumín -> Brno) · RJ 1024 (Bohumín -> Prague) | 10:59 PM Ružomberok station | 9h33 | 8:32 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 2 transfers | |
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) | 10:59 PM Ružomberok station | 5h47 | 4:46 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) | 11:27 PM Vrútky station | 5h19 | 4:46 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, February 15 | |||||
RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) | 5:09 AM Ružomberok station | 6h23 | 11:32 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) | 5:09 AM Ružomberok station | 6h09 | 11:18 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) | 5:36 AM Vrútky station | 5h42 | 11:18 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 934 · EC 142 | 7:36 AM železničná stanica Banská Bystrica | 7h16 | 2:52 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
(Zvolen -> Vrútky) · RJ 1012 (Košice -> Prague) · R 1120 (Bohumín -> Brno) · RJ 1029/1014 (Warsaw -> Prague) | 7:45 AM Banská Bystrica, Autobusová Stanica | 9h33 | 5:18 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
RJ 1012 (Košice -> Prague) · R 1120 (Bohumín -> Brno) · RJ 1029/1014 (Warsaw -> Prague) | 9:11 AM Ružomberok station | 8h07 | 5:18 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
RJ 1012 (Košice -> Prague) · R 1120 (Bohumín -> Brno) · RJ 1029/1014 (Warsaw -> Prague) | 9:11 AM Ružomberok station | 8h21 | 5:32 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 2 transfers | |
R 936 · R 346 · EC 114 | 9:36 AM železničná stanica Banská Bystrica | 7h16 | 4:52 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
RJ 1012 (Košice -> Prague) · R 1120 (Bohumín -> Brno) · RJ 1029/1014 (Warsaw -> Prague) | 9:40 AM Vrútky station | 7h38 | 5:18 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Banská Bystrica to Prague
Trains from Banská Bystrica to Prague run on average 17 times per day, taking around 6h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 232 miles (374 km) distance in 5h 15m.
Distance 232 miles (374 km) |
Average train duration 6h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 5h 15m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Regiojet, Leo Express, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) from Banská Bystrica to Prague trainsRegiojet, Leo Express, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) trains will get you between Banská Bystrica and Prague from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Banská Bystrica to Prague
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Banská Bystrica 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
Popular train stations from Banská Bystrica to Prague
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Wilsonova Street.
- Restaurant Fantova Kavárna
- Sushi Time
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CZK 10
- Hotel Esplanade Prague
- Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag
- Hotel City Central
- Cost CZK 100
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-7 for trains to Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line C
- Tram: Lines 5, 9, 26
- Bus: Several lines available
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