- 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
$110
Average price
$141
Fastest journey
12 h 42 m
Average duration
13 h 6 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
699 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lausanne to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lausanne to Prague will cost around $141 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $110.
Of the 6 trains that leave Lausanne for Prague on Sun, May 31, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 699 km distance in an average of 13 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 h 42 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 13 h 25 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 3m. 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 $51, and a flight costs an average of $56.
Distance: 434 miles (699 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$149 Average price | $77 Average price Cheapest | $215 Average price | $259 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 38m Average total duration 13h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 15m Average total duration 12h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Lausanne to Prague:
A bus is $71 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Prague costing on average $149 (€120).
A bus is $138 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Prague costing on average $215 (€173).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 45m.
Train takes on average 13h 8m.
Tickets start at around $149 (€120) compared to roughly $259 (€209) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $110 (€89). The journey takes 13h 8m versus 8h 52m 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 Lausanne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 515 · EC 191 · EC 363 | 8:34 AM Lausanne station | 13h48 | 10:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
IC 515 · EC 191+ 363 | 8:34 AM Lausanne station | 13h48 | 10:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
IR 2513 · IC 813 · EC 191 · EC 363 | 8:39 AM Lausanne station | 13h43 | 10:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
IR 2513 · IC 813 · EC 191+ 363 | 8:39 AM Lausanne station | 13h43 | 10:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
IC 1615 · ICE 370 · ICE 1653 · RJ 179 | On time 9:04 AM Lausanne station | 14h27 | 11:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
IC 1615 · IR 1767 · IC 488 · 88621 | 9:04 AM Lausanne station | 13h18 | 10:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5 transfers | |
IC 517 · IR 1863 · ICE 370 · ICE 1653 | On time 9:34 AM Lausanne station | 13h57 | 11:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
IC 517 · rjx 167 · EC 330 | 9:34 AM Lausanne station | 14h08 | 11:42 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
IC 517 · IR 1863 · ICE 370 · ICE 567 | 9:34 AM Lausanne station | 12h48 | 10:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6 transfers | |
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Trains from Lausanne to Prague run on average 6 times per day, taking around 13h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $94 (€75) but you can travel from only $51 (€41) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 434 miles (699 km) distance in 12h 41m.
Distance 434 miles (699 km) |
Average train duration 13h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $94 (€75) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 12h 41m |
First train 12:30 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
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Best time to book 77 days |
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