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National Museum
Prague’s principal museum on Wenceslas Square, known for its grand Neo-Renaissance building and broad natural history, history, and culture collections.
Cheapest price
$81
Average price
$173
Fastest journey
7 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 3 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
413 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Darmstadt to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darmstadt to Prague will cost around $173 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $81.
It's difficult to get from Darmstadt to Prague without transferring at least once.
ICE 2597 · RJ 383
ICE 527 · 3565+
357+
24507
ICE 117+
359
ICE 621 · 3569+
359+
24511
RB 24511 · ICE 621 · R 3569 · EC 359
RB 24511 · ICE 621 · R 3569 · EC 359
ICE 527 · 3565+
357+
24507
ICE 621 · 3569+
359+
24511
RB 24507 · ICE 527 · R 3565 · EC 357
ICE 2597 · rj 383Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darmstadt to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $127.
Distance: 256 miles (413 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$97 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $210 Average price | $112 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 43m Average total duration 9h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Darmstadt to Prague:
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darmstadt to Prague costing on average $97 (€80).
A bus is $169 (€138) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darmstadt to Prague costing on average $210 (€172).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 0m.
Bus takes on average 9h 13m.
Tickets start at around $97 (€80) compared to roughly $112 (€92) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15 (€12). The journey takes 8h 0m versus 5h 44m 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.
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 Darmstadt to Prague trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 2597 · RJ 383 | On time 8:30 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 8h55 | 5:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2597 · rj 383 | On time 8:30 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 8h55 | 5:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
ICE 117 · EC 359 | On time 8:30 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 9h51 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
ICE 117+ 359 | On time 8:30 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 9h51 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RB 24507 · ICE 527 · R 3565 · EC 357 | 8:31 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 7h50 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
ICE 527 · 3565+ 24507+ 357 | Delayed 7:25 AM 8:31 AMDarmstadt Hbf | 7h50 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
ICE 621 · 3569+ 359+ 24511 | Delayed 9:25 AM 10:31 AMDarmstadt Hbf | 7h50 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
RB 24511 · ICE 621 · R 3569 · EC 359 | 10:31 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 7h50 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Darmstadt to Prague run on average 16 times per day, taking around 8h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 256 miles (413 km) distance in 7h 50m.
Distance 256 miles (413 km) |
Average train duration 8h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 7h 50m |
First train 1:00 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
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Best time to book 5 days |
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