- Must visit
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
$67
Average price
$72
Fastest journey
8 h 51 m
Average duration
9 h 18 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
403 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Maribor to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maribor to Prague will cost around $72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.
Of the 3 trains that leave Maribor for Prague on Wed, Jun 17, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct trains cover the 403 km distance in an average of 9 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 51 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 9 h 31 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 Maribor to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $159.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$74 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $315 Average price | $179 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 13m Average total duration 7h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 24m Average total duration 7h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg 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 Maribor to Prague:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maribor to Prague costing on average $74 (€60).
A bus is $269 (€218) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Maribor to Prague costing on average $315 (€255).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 43m.
Bus takes on average 7h 54m.
Tickets start at around $74 (€60) compared to roughly $179 (€145) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $105 (€85). The journey takes 7h 43m versus 5h 41m 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 Maribor to Prague trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
INT 351 · rjx 638 · EC 204 · EC 278 | 7:25 AM Maribor station | 8h58 | 4:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
INT 670 · IC 538 · rj 244 | 8:32 AM Maribor station | 8h54 | 5:26 PM Prague-Holešovice | 2 transfers | |
INT 778 · rjx 636 · EC 102 · rj 276 | 9:32 AM Maribor station | 8h51 | 6:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
EC 78 · rj 56 | 10:24 AM Maribor station | 8h59 | 7:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 4436 · IR 15776 · rj 56 | 11:31 AM Maribor station | 7h52 | 7:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
INT 576 · rj 113 · rj 54 | 12:32 PM Maribor station | 8h51 | 9:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Maribor to Prague run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $63 (€51) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 21:58. The fastest train covers the 250 miles (403 km) distance in 8h 51m.
Distance 250 miles (403 km) |
Average train duration 7h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $63 (€51) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 8h 51m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 9:58 PM |
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Prague hlavní nádraží -> Old Town Square, Prague
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