- 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 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Prague will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 14 trains from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Prague, including 2 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct trains cover the 384 km distance in an average of 6 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 31 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest trains will take 6 h 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
RJ 1029/1014 (Warsaw -> Prague)
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RJ 1018 (Havířov -> Prague) · (Cracow -> Ostrava)
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RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · (Cracow -> Vienna)
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RJ 1012 (Košice -> Prague) · (Cracow -> Ostrava)
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IC 114+
R 1120 (Bohumín -> Brno) · RJ 1029/1014 (Warsaw -> Prague)
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RJ 1029/1014 (Warsaw -> Prague) · (Cracow -> Ostrava)
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Trains from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Prague run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:17, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 238 miles (384 km) distance in 5h 25m.
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The table below shows live departures for John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Prague trains for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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RJ 1012 (Košice -> Prague) · (Cracow -> Ostrava) | 9:30 AM Balice, Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego (Kraków Airport) | 6h48 | 4:18 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 205+ RJ 1016 (Havířov -> Prague) · R 1124 (Bohumín -> Brno) | 10:23 AM Kraków Główny | 9h55 | 8:18 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
IC 205+ RJ 1029/1014 (Warsaw -> Prague) · R 1120 (Bohumín -> Brno) | 10:23 AM Kraków Główny | 7h55 | 6:18 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
IC 205+ RJ 1018 (Havířov -> Prague) · R 1128 (Bohumín -> Brno) | 10:23 AM Kraków Główny | 11h56 | 10:19 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
RJ 1029/1014 (Warsaw -> Prague) | 11:12 AM Zawiercie | 7h06 | 6:18 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Cracow -> Ostrava) · RJ 1029/1014 (Warsaw -> Prague) | 11:20 AM Balice, Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego (Kraków Airport) | 6h58 | 6:18 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 114+ RJ 1029/1014 (Warsaw -> Prague) · R 1120 (Bohumín -> Brno) | 11:22 AM Kraków Główny | 6h56 | 6:18 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
IC 114+ R 1124 (Bohumín -> Brno) · RJ 1016 (Havířov -> Prague) | 11:22 AM Kraków Główny | 8h56 | 8:18 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
IC 114+ R 1128 (Bohumín -> Brno) · RJ 1018 (Havířov -> Prague) | 11:22 AM Kraków Główny | 10h57 | 10:19 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
IC 207+ R 1132 (Bohumín -> Brno) · RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) | 1:58 PM Kraków Główny | 15h48 | 5:46 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
IC 207+ R 1128 (Bohumín -> Brno) · RJ 1018 (Havířov -> Prague) | 1:58 PM Kraków Główny | 8h21 | 10:19 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
RJ 1018 (Havířov -> Prague) · (Cracow -> Ostrava) | 3:00 PM Balice, Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego (Kraków Airport) | 7h19 | 10:19 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · (Cracow -> Vienna) | 11:15 PM Balice, Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego (Kraków Airport) | 6h31 | 5:46 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
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RJ 1022 (Přemyšl -> Prague) | 12:25 AM Kraków Główny | 6h33 | 6:58 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Prague trains use the Kraków Główny to Praha hlavní nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Praha Libeň. Use this guide to compare John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice and Prague train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 Libeň is 5 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha Libeň has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Praha Libeň.
ATMs are available at Praha Libeň.
Available at Praha Libeň: Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha Libeň: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha Libeň.
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.