- 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
$37
Average price
$159
Fastest journey
7 h 28 m
Average duration
7 h 31 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
514 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dortmund to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund to Prague will cost around $159 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
It's difficult to get from Dortmund to Prague without transferring at least once.
ICE 947 · RJ 479
89735 · S1 · ICE 274 · 21803
ICE 947 · 3140 · 18401 · EC 459
ICE 645 · ICE 905 · 16501 · S1
ICE 921 · ICE 827 · 3557+
353
ICE 547 · RJ 177
ICE 543 · RJ 175
ICE 547 · rj 177
ICE 543 · rj 175
ICE 545 · rj 383Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $67.
Distance: 319 miles (514 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$89 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $205 Average price | $131 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 56m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 46m Average total duration 8h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.1kg 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 Dortmund to Prague:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Prague costing on average $89 (€72).
A bus is $143 (€115) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Prague costing on average $205 (€166).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 16m.
Train takes on average 8h 26m.
Tickets start at around $89 (€72) compared to roughly $131 (€106) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $43 (€34). The journey takes 8h 26m versus 7h 7m 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 Dortmund to Prague trains for tomorrow, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 541 · rj 173 | On time 5:44 AM Dortmund Hbf | 7h41 | 1:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
ICE 541 · RJ 173 | On time 5:44 AM Dortmund Hbf | 7h41 | 1:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1543 · rj 175 | On time 7:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 8h06 | 3:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 1 transfer | |
ICE 543 · rj 175 | On time 7:46 AM Dortmund Hbf | 7h29 | 3:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 1 transfer | |
ICE 543 · RJ 175 | On time 7:46 AM Dortmund Hbf | 7h28 | 3:14 PM Prague-Holešovice | 1 transfer | |
ICE 545 · rj 383 | On time 9:46 AM Dortmund Hbf | 7h39 | 5:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
ICE 545 · RJ 383 | On time 9:46 AM Dortmund Hbf | 7h39 | 5:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1547 · rj 177 | On time 11:11 AM Dortmund Hbf | 8h04 | 7:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 1 transfer | |
ICE 547 · rj 177 | On time 11:46 AM Dortmund Hbf | 7h29 | 7:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 1 transfer | |
ICE 547 · RJ 177 | On time 11:46 AM Dortmund Hbf | 7h28 | 7:14 PM Prague-Holešovice | 1 transfer | |
IC 2049 · ICE 589 · 3577+ 363 | On time 12:28 PM Dortmund Hbf | 9h54 | 10:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
ICE 549 · RJ 385 | On time 1:46 PM Dortmund Hbf | 7h39 | 9:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
ICE 549 · rj 385 | On time 1:46 PM Dortmund Hbf | 7h39 | 9:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
ICE 549 · ECE 385 | On time 1:46 PM Dortmund Hbf | 7h39 | 9:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
ICE 549 · RJ 393 | On time 1:46 PM Dortmund Hbf | 7h39 | 9:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 2047 · rj 179 | On time 2:28 PM Dortmund Hbf | 9h03 | 11:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
ICE 641 · RJ 179 | On time 3:46 PM Dortmund Hbf | 7h45 | 11:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
ICE 641 · rj 179 | On time 3:46 PM Dortmund Hbf | 7h45 | 11:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 2045 · S1 · 28023 · R 671 | On time 4:28 PM Dortmund Hbf | 13h42 | 6:10 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
IC 2045 · S 31775 · Os 28023 · Sp 1977 | On time 4:28 PM Dortmund Hbf | 13h19 | 5:47 AM Praha Masarykovo nádraží | 4 transfers | |
ICE 943 · IC 2045 · S1 · 28023 | On time 4:47 PM Dortmund Hbf | 13h23 | 6:10 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 5:32 PM Dortmund Hbf | 8h43 | 2:15 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 645 · ICE 905 · 16501 · S1 | On time 7:46 PM Dortmund Hbf | 13h24 | 9:10 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5 transfers | |
ICE 947 · RJ 479 | On time 8:47 PM Dortmund Hbf | 8h38 | 5:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
ICE 947 · RJ 479 | On time 8:47 PM Dortmund Hbf | 8h38 | 5:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
ICE 947 · 3140 · 18401 · EC 459 | On time 8:47 PM Dortmund Hbf | 12h38 | 9:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
89735 · S1+ 83539+ ICE 274 | On time 8:55 PM Dortmund Hbf | 12h30 | 9:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 8 transfers | |
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Trains from Dortmund to Prague run on average 12 times per day, taking around 8h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $44 (€36) but you can travel from only $40 (€32) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 319 miles (514 km) distance in 7h 29m.
Distance 319 miles (514 km) |
Average train duration 8h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€36) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 7h 29m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 70 days |
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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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Around 10% in restaurants for good service, often rounded up. Tip taxis modestly by rounding up. Not expected for counter service, but appreciated.
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