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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
$115
Average price
$144
Fastest journey
5 h 18 m
Average duration
5 h 18 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
252 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Erlangen to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Erlangen to Prague will cost around $144 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $115.
It's difficult to get from Erlangen to Prague without transferring at least 2 times.
R 4947 · R 3561 · EC 355
R 4971 · R 3569 · EC 359
R 4969 · R 3565 · EC 357
4971 · 3569+
359
4967 · 3561+
355
R 4947 · R 3561 · EC 355
4967 · 3561+
355
4969 · 3565+
357
R 4969 · R 3565 · EC 357
4971 · 3569+
359Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Erlangen to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $190.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$83 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $443 Average price | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 21m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Erlangen to Prague:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Prague costing on average $83 (€67).
A bus is $413 (€335) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Prague costing on average $443 (€359).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 15m.
Flight takes on average 5h 21m.
Tickets start at around $83 (€67) compared to roughly $73 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-9.51 (€-7.70). The journey takes 5h 15m versus 3h 31m 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 Erlangen to Prague trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 4947 · R 3561 · EC 355 | 9:03 AM Erlangen station | 5h18 | 2:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
4967 · 3561+ 355 | 9:03 AM Erlangen station | 5h18 | 2:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
4907 · Bus EV · 5285 · IC 561 | 9:29 AM Erlangen station | 5h52 | 3:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
ICE 503 · EC 359 | On time 9:38 AM Erlangen station | 8h43 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 4969 · R 3565 · EC 357 | 11:03 AM Erlangen station | 5h18 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
4969 · 3565+ 357 | 11:03 AM Erlangen station | 5h18 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
4911 · Bus EV · 5287 · RJ 515 | 11:29 AM Erlangen station | 5h52 | 5:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
ICE 505 · EC 361 | On time 11:38 AM Erlangen station | 8h43 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 4971 · R 3569 · EC 359 | 1:02 PM Erlangen station | 5h19 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
4971 · 3569+ 359 | 1:02 PM Erlangen station | 5h19 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Erlangen to Prague run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:41, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 156 miles (252 km) distance in 5h 1m.
Distance 156 miles (252 km) |
Average train duration 5h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 5h 1m |
First train 1:41 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 42 days |
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