- Must visit
National Museum
Prague’s flagship museum on Wenceslas Square, with major natural history, history, and cultural collections in a monumental Neo-Renaissance building.
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$230
Fastest journey
11 h 56 m
Average duration
11 h 56 m
Trains per day
42
Distance
717 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Prague will cost around $230 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 42 trains that leave Brussels for Prague on Wed, May 27, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct trains cover the 717 km distance in an average of 11 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 56 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest trains will take 11 h 56 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 469 · EC 334
ICE 319 · 10342 · ICE 1541 · RJX 251
ICE 317 · ICE 590 · 16501 · S1
ICE 19 · 15542 · EC 459
ICE 13 · ICE 1651 · rj 385
ICE 13 · ICE 625 · R 3573 · EC 361
ICE 13 · ICE 625 · R 3473 · R 3573
ICE 13 · ICE 625 · R 3473 · R 3573
ICE 13 · ICE 625 · 3573+
361
ICE 13 · ICE 625 · 3473+
361Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. 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 $59, and a flight costs an average of $33.
Distance: 445 miles (717 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$130 Average price | $197 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest | $184 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 20m Average total duration 12h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 45m Average total duration 15h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg 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 Brussels to Prague:
A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Prague costing on average $130 (€105).
A bus is $111 (€90) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Prague costing on average $197 (€159).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 50m.
Bus takes on average 15h 15m.
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 Brussels to Prague trains for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 19 · R 4542 · EC 459 | On time 6:25 PM Brussels-Midi | 15h00 | 9:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 319 · ICE 698 · IC 2449 · rj 387 | On time 8:25 PM Brussels-Midi | 15h00 | 11:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
ICE 319 · 10342 · ICE 1541 · RJX 251 | On time 8:25 PM Brussels-Midi | 13h57 | 10:22 AM Prague-Holešovice | 3 transfers | |
ICE 319 · ICE 698 · IC 2449 · RJ 387 | On time 8:25 PM Brussels-Midi | 15h00 | 11:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
IC 520 · 18981 · 26401 · ICE 541 | On time 9:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 15h29 | 1:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
IC 520 · R 18981 · RE 26401 · ICE 541 | 9:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 15h29 | 1:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
IC 522 · R 5005 · ICE 1545 · rj 383 | 12:20 AM Brussels-Midi | 17h05 | 5:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
ICE 11 · ICE 759 · rj 177 | On time 6:23 AM Brussels-Midi | 12h52 | 7:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 2 transfers | |
ICE 11 · ICE 621 · R 3569 · EC 359 | On time 6:23 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h58 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
ICE 11 · ICE 621 · R 3469 · R 3569 | On time 6:23 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h58 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
ICE 11 · ICE 621 · R 3469 · R 3569 | On time 6:23 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h58 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
ICE 11 · ICE 759 · rj 177 | On time 6:23 AM Brussels-Midi | 12h52 | 7:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 2 transfers | |
ICE 11 · ICE 621 · 3469+ 359 | On time 6:23 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h58 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
IC 505 · R 18921 · RE 26413 · ICE 547 | 6:56 AM Brussels-Midi | 12h19 | 7:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 4 transfers | |
IC 505 · 18921 · 26413 · ICE 547 | On time 6:56 AM Brussels-Midi | 12h18 | 7:14 PM Prague-Holešovice | 4 transfers | |
ICE 13 · ICE 625 · R 3573 · EC 361 | On time 8:25 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h56 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
ICE 13 · ICE 625 · 3573+ 361 | On time 8:25 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h56 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
ICE 13 · ICE 1651 · rj 385 | On time 8:25 AM Brussels-Midi | 13h00 | 9:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 13 · ICE 625 · 3473+ 361 | On time 8:25 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h56 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
ICE 13 · ICE 625 · R 3473 · R 3573 | On time 8:25 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h56 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
ICE 13 · ICE 1651 · ECE 385 | On time 8:25 AM Brussels-Midi | 13h00 | 9:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 13 · ICE 1651 · ECE 385 | On time 8:25 AM Brussels-Midi | 13h00 | 9:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 13 · ICE 625 · 3473+ 361 | On time 8:25 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h56 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
ICE 13 · ICE 625 · R 3473 · R 3573 | On time 8:25 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h56 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
ICE 13 · ICE 1651 · rj 385 | On time 8:25 AM Brussels-Midi | 13h00 | 9:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 13 · ICE 1651 · RJ 385 | On time 8:25 AM Brussels-Midi | 13h00 | 9:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 13 · ICE 2461 · RJ 393 | On time 8:25 AM Brussels-Midi | 13h00 | 9:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 15 · ICE 1549 · rj 179 | On time 10:25 AM Brussels-Midi | 13h06 | 11:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 15 · 28518 · ICE 629 · 3577 | On time 10:25 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h57 | 10:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
ICE 15 · ICE 1549 · RJ 179 | On time 10:25 AM Brussels-Midi | 13h06 | 11:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 15 · RE 28518 · ICE 629 · R 3597 | On time 10:25 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h57 | 10:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
ICE 315 · ICE 611 · ICE 1655 · NJ 457 | On time 12:25 PM Brussels-Midi | 12h01 | 12:26 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
ICE 17 · ICE 1657 · S1 · 28018 | 2:25 PM Brussels-Midi | 17h45 | 8:10 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
ICE 17 · 28526 · ICE 727 · ICE 1657 | On time 2:25 PM Brussels-Midi | 17h45 | 8:10 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6 transfers | |
ICE 317 · ICE 590 · 16501 · S1 | On time 4:22 PM Brussels-Midi | 16h48 | 9:10 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5 transfers | |
NJ 469 · EC 334 | On time 7:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 20h33 | 3:39 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Brussels to Prague run on average 6 times per day, taking around 12h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 445 miles (717 km) distance in 10h 50m.
Distance 445 miles (717 km) |
Average train duration 12h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 10h 50m |
First train 12:33 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Prague’s flagship museum on Wenceslas Square, with major natural history, history, and cultural collections in a monumental Neo-Renaissance building.
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Prague’s historic central square, surrounded by major landmarks and lively at all hours, making it an essential first stop.
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