- 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
$51
Average price
$120
Fastest journey
5 h 43 m
Average duration
5 h 47 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
413 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hanover to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hanover to Prague will cost around $120 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
It's difficult to get from Hanover to Prague without transferring at least once.
S 34056 · ICE 1272 · rj 387
ICE 1272 · rj 387
S 34056 · ICE 1272 · rj 387
ICE 1081 · 3553+
351
ICE 1272 · RJ 387
ICE 547 · RJ 177
ICE 543 · RJ 175
ICE 543 · rj 175
ICE 547 · rj 177
ICE 641 · RJ 179Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 17m. 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 $31, and a flight costs an average of $106.
Distance: 256 miles (413 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$77 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $272 Average price | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 18m Average total duration 6h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 56m Average total duration 9h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 33m 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 Hanover to Prague:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Prague costing on average $77 (€62).
A bus is $228 (€184) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Prague costing on average $272 (€219).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 48m.
Bus takes on average 9h 26m.
Tickets start at around $77 (€62) compared to roughly $113 (€91) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $36 (€29). The journey takes 6h 48m versus 5h 33m 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 Hanover to Prague trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1543 · rj 175 | On time 9:04 AM Hanover Hbf | 6h11 | 3:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 1 transfer | |
ICE 543 · RJ 175 | Delayed 7:35 AM 9:31 AMHanover Hbf | 5h43 | 3:14 PM Prague-Holešovice | 1 transfer | |
ICE 543 · rj 175 | Delayed 7:35 AM 9:31 AMHanover Hbf | 5h44 | 3:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 1 transfer | |
IC 2035 · IC 2235 · ICE 1557 · S1 | On time 9:36 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h34 | 5:10 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5 transfers | |
ICE 1547 · rj 177 | On time 1:04 PM Hanover Hbf | 6h11 | 7:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 1 transfer | |
ICE 547 · RJ 177 | On time 1:31 PM Hanover Hbf | 5h43 | 7:14 PM Prague-Holešovice | 1 transfer | |
ICE 547 · rj 177 | On time 1:31 PM Hanover Hbf | 5h44 | 7:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 1 transfer | |
IC 2039 · ICE 1561 · S1 · 28012 | On time 1:36 PM Hanover Hbf | 7h34 | 9:10 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
IC 2039 · ICE 2461 · S1 · 28012 | On time 1:36 PM Hanover Hbf | 7h34 | 9:10 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
IC 2039 · ICE 1651 · S 31755 · Os 28012 | On time 1:36 PM Hanover Hbf | 7h34 | 9:10 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
ICE 589 · 3577+ 363 | On time 2:27 PM Hanover Hbf | 7h55 | 10:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 641 · RJ 179 | On time 5:31 PM Hanover Hbf | 6h00 | 11:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
S 34002 · ICE 1541 · rj 251 | 2:16 AM Hanover-Linden/Fischerhof | 8h06 | 10:22 AM Prague-Holešovice | 2 transfers | |
S 34002 · ICE 1541 · rj 251 | 2:21 AM Hanover Bismarckstr. | 8h01 | 10:22 AM Prague-Holešovice | 2 transfers | |
S 34056 · ICE 1272 · rj 387 | 3:40 AM Hanover-Linden/Fischerhof | 7h45 | 11:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
S 34056 · ICE 1272 · rj 387 | 3:45 AM Hanover Bismarckstr. | 7h40 | 11:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
S 34160 · ICE 841 · rj 173 | 6:16 AM Hanover-Linden/Fischerhof | 7h09 | 1:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Hanover to Prague run on average 15 times per day, taking around 6h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 (€31) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 256 miles (413 km) distance in 5h 44m.
Distance 256 miles (413 km) |
Average train duration 6h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€31) |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 5h 44m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
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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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