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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
$105
Average price
$138
Fastest journey
10 h 50 m
Average duration
11 h 9 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
644 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Groningen to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Groningen to Prague will cost around $138 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $105.
It's difficult to get from Groningen to Prague without transferring at least 3 times.
Bus 72006 · 4415 · ICE 616 · RJ 177
Bus 72016 · 4423 · ICE 612 · RJ 179
37835 · Bus 72016 · 4423 · ICE 612
37819 · Bus 72006 · 4415 · ICE 616
Bus 72007 · 4419 · ICE 614 · RJ 385
RE 6138 · IC 17935 · 20369 · ICE 1053
RE 6138 · IC 17935 · 20369 · ICE 1053
Bus 72007 · 4419 · ICE 614 · RJ 385
Bus 72016 · 4423 · ICE 612 · RJ 179
37827 · Bus 72007 · 4419 · ICE 614Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Groningen to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 11h 38m. 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 $60, and a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 400 miles (644 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$149 Average price | $91 Average price Cheapest | $191 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 39m Average total duration 12h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 8m Average total duration Fastest 11h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Groningen to Prague:
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Prague costing on average $149 (€122).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 9m.
Tickets start at around $149 (€122) compared to roughly $191 (€156) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $41 (€34). The journey takes 12h 9m versus 7h 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 Groningen to Prague trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE 6155 · Bus 72019 · 4435 · ICE 516 | On time 5:55 PM Groningen Europapark | 11h30 | 5:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
Bus 72019 · 4435 · ICE 516 · RJ 479 | On time 6:10 PM Groningen | 11h15 | 5:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
37819 · Bus 72006 · 4415 · ICE 616 | 7:57 AM Groningen Europapark | 13h13 | 9:10 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 7 transfers | |
Bus 72006 · 4415 · ICE 616 · RJ 177 | On time 8:10 AM Groningen | 13h00 | 9:10 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6 transfers | |
RE 6134 · IC 17931 · ICE 145 · RJ 385 | Delayed 9:35 AM Groningen Europapark | 11h50 | 7:35 PM 7:35 PMPrague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
37827 · Bus 72007 · 4419 · ICE 614 | Delayed 9:57 AM Groningen Europapark | 11h28 | 7:35 PM 7:35 PMPrague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
Bus 72007 · 4419 · ICE 614 · RJ 385 | Delayed 10:10 AM Groningen | 11h15 | 7:35 PM 7:35 PMPrague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
RE 6138 · IC 17935 · 20369 · ICE 1053 | Delayed 10:32 AM Groningen station | 10h53 | 7:35 PM 7:35 PMPrague hlavní nádraží | 5 transfers | |
RE 6138 · IC 17935 · 20369 · ICE 1053 | Delayed 10:35 AM Groningen Europapark | 10h50 | 7:35 PM 7:35 PMPrague hlavní nádraží | 5 transfers | |
RE 6142 · IC 17939 · ICE 147 · RJ 179 | On time 11:35 AM Groningen Europapark | 11h56 | 11:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
37835 · Bus 72016 · 4423 · ICE 612 | On time 11:57 AM Groningen Europapark | 11h34 | 11:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
Bus 72016 · 4423 · ICE 612 · RJ 179 | On time 12:10 PM Groningen | 11h21 | 11:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Groningen to Prague run on average 7 times per day, taking around 12h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $68 (€56) but you can travel from only $60 (€49) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:51, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 400 miles (644 km) distance in 10h 53m.
Distance 400 miles (644 km) |
Average train duration 12h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€56) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 10h 53m |
First train 1:51 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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