- Must visit
National Museum
Major museum of Czech history and natural sciences in a monumental Neo-Renaissance building overlooking Wenceslas Square.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Jena to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Jena to Prague will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
It's difficult to get from Jena to Prague without transferring at least 3 times.
IC 2065 · ICE 1559 · BUS 10177 · RJ 177
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74671 · S6 · 16523 · BUS 10177
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74663 · S6 · 16515 · BUS 10175
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RB 74663 · S 37621 · R 16515 · rj 10175
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RB 74667 · S 37629 · R 16519 · rj 10383
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3954 · ICE 1555 · BUS 10175 · RJ 175
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Trains from Jena to Prague run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 137 miles (221 km) distance in 4h 17m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Jena to Prague.
The table below shows live departures for Jena to Prague trains for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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3904 · ICE 1555 · S1 · 28006 | 8:38 AM Jena West station | 6h32 | 3:10 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
RB 74663 · IC 2445 · rj 175 | 9:25 AM Jena Saalbahnhof | 5h50 | 3:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 2 transfers | |
74823 · IC 2445 · RJ 175 | On time 9:48 AM Jena Paradies station | 5h27 | 3:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 2 transfers | |
3956 · ICE 1557 · S1 · 28008 | 11:08 AM Jena West station | 6h02 | 5:10 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
RB 74667 · IC 2443 · rj 383 | 11:25 AM Jena Saalbahnhof | 6h00 | 5:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
74825 · IC 2443 · RJ 383 | On time 11:48 AM Jena Paradies station | 5h37 | 5:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
3958 · ICE 1559 · S1 · 28010 | 1:08 PM Jena West station | 6h02 | 7:10 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Jena to Prague with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, and alex-Länderbahn und Vogtlandbahn-GmbH. Night trains available on this route with Deutsche Bahn and České dráhy. High-speed trains available on this route with Deutsche Bahn. Regional trains available on this route with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, and alex-Länderbahn und Vogtlandbahn-GmbH. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Major museum of Czech history and natural sciences in a monumental Neo-Renaissance building overlooking Wenceslas Square.
Well-curated Jewish history museum across several historic sites. Important for understanding Prague's Jewish heritage and resilience.
Leading Czech art museum with medieval to modern works in a grand historic palace. Essential for fine art and decorative arts lovers.
Historic square at Prague's core, surrounded by Gothic and Baroque landmarks. A must for first-time visitors and classic city views.
Lively boulevard of Czech modern history, lined with shops and major buildings. Worth visiting for atmosphere and historic significance.
Romantic quarter of palaces, lanes, and church domes beneath Prague Castle. Ideal for wandering, photography, and quieter historic charm.
Slow-braised beef in a creamy root-vegetable sauce, usually served with bread dumplings. A classic Czech Sunday dish strongly linked to Bohemian home cooking.
Crisp roasted pork knuckle, often served with mustard, horseradish, and pickles. A hearty pub staple popular with Czech beer culture.
Roast pork with sauerkraut and dumplings. This iconic Czech combination is a cornerstone of traditional pub and family meals.
Traditional Czech restaurant and brewery by Prague Castle, praised for roast meats, dumplings, and polished historic interiors.
Upscale restaurant focused on Czech ingredients and game, with sophisticated service in an Art Nouveau municipal house setting.
Elegant Michelin-starred restaurant known for modern Czech tasting menus in a refined setting near the Vltava.
Moderate for Europe: transit is cheap, casual meals are reasonable, and hotels in the center can raise daily costs in peak season.
Service is often not included. Tip about 5-10% in restaurants, round up for cafes, and round up or add about 10% for taxis if service is good.
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Most Jena to Prague trains use the Jena Paradies to Praha hlavní nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Praha-Holesovice. Use this guide to compare Jena and Prague train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Jena Paradies has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Eiscafe RIVA, Portofino, Wein-Tanne, Subway
Wi-Fi is available at Jena Paradies. ATMs are available at Jena Paradies.
Ticket office support is available at Jena Paradies. Information desks are available at Jena Paradies.
Luggage storage is available at Jena Paradies. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Jena Paradies: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Jena Paradies: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Jena Paradies.
Nearby hotels include Ibis, Thüringer Hof, Hotel Vielharmonie, Hotel Rasenmühle.
Jena Saalbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Trattoria Italia, Zur Wartburg, Wein-Tanne, Bauersfeld
Wi-Fi is available at Jena Saalbahnhof. ATMs are available at Jena Saalbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Jena Saalbahnhof. Information desks are available at Jena Saalbahnhof.
Luggage storage is available at Jena Saalbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Jena Saalbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Jena Saalbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Jena Saalbahnhof.
Jena West is 1 km from Jena city centre. Public transport options include:
Jena West has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Eiscafe RIVA, Portofino, Wein-Tanne, Subway
Wi-Fi is available at Jena West. ATMs are available at Jena West.
Ticket office support is available at Jena West. Information desks are available at Jena West.
Luggage storage is available at Jena West. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Jena West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Jena West: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Jena West.
Nearby hotels include Ibis, Thüringer Hof, Hotel Vielharmonie, Hotel Rasenmühle.
Praha hlavní nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha hlavní nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Fantova Kavárna, Sushi Time
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esplanade Prague, Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag, Hotel City Central.
Praha-Holesovice is 2 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha-Holesovice has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Na Kovárně, Cross Club
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha-Holesovice. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha-Holesovice. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha-Holesovice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha-Holesovice: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha-Holesovice: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Mama Shelter Prague, Plaza Alta Hotel, Hotel Belvedere.
Praha Masarykovo Nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Kotleta, Café Imperial
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kings Court, Grand Hotel Bohemia, Hotel Paris Prague.
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