- Must visit
National Museum
Prague’s main museum on Wenceslas Square, with major natural history, archaeology, and history collections in a landmark neo-Renaissance building.
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$107
Fastest journey
4 h 41 m
Average duration
4 h 41 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
251 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuremberg to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg to Prague will cost around $107 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
It's difficult to get from Nuremberg to Prague without transferring at least once.
Bus EV · 5283 · IC 559
Bus EV · 5285 · IC 561
Bus EV · 5281 · IC 557
Bus EV · 5291 · IC 565
Bus EV · 5289 · IC 563
R 3565 · EC 357
R 3561 · EC 355
R 3573 · EC 361
R 3569 · EC 359
R 3557 · EC 353Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $378.
Distance: 155 miles (251 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$82 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $512 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 38m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Nuremberg to Prague:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Prague costing on average $82 (€66).
A bus is $484 (€392) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Prague costing on average $512 (€415).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 26m.
Flight takes on average 5h 38m.
Tickets start at around $82 (€66) compared to roughly $58 (€47) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-23.41 (€-18.94). The journey takes 4h 26m versus 3h 25m 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 Nuremberg to Prague trains for today, Saturday, May 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 904 · EC 459 | Delayed 11:24 PM 1:24 AMNuremberg Hbf | 8h01 | 7:23 AM 7:23 AMPrague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
ICE 908 · EC 459 | Delayed 8:57 PM 10:05 PMNuremberg Hbf | 11h20 | 9:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, May 24 | |||||
Bus EV · 5281 · IC 557 | 6:09 AM Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz | 5h12 | 11:21 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
3555+ 357 | 6:30 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h51 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
3555+ 355 | 6:30 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 7h51 | 2:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
3555+ 353 | 6:30 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h51 | 12:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 3557 · EC 353 | 7:40 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h41 | 12:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
3557+ 359 | 7:40 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 10h41 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
3557+ 353 | 7:40 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h41 | 12:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
3557+ 355 | 7:40 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h41 | 2:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
3557+ 357 | 7:40 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h41 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
Bus EV · 5283 · IC 559 | 8:05 AM Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz | 5h16 | 1:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
3559+ 359 | 8:40 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h41 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
3559+ 357 | 8:40 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 7h41 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
3559+ 355 | 8:40 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h41 | 2:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
3561+ 355 | 9:40 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h41 | 2:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 3561 · EC 355 | 9:40 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h41 | 2:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
3561+ 361 | 9:40 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 10h41 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
3561+ 357 | 9:40 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h41 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
3561+ 359 | 9:40 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h41 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
Bus EV · 5285 · IC 561 | 10:05 AM Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz | 5h16 | 3:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
3563+ 359 | 10:40 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 7h41 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
3563+ 357 | 10:40 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h41 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
3563+ 361 | 10:40 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h41 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 3565 · EC 357 | 11:40 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h41 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
3565+ 357 | 11:40 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h41 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
3565+ 361 | 11:40 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h41 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
3565+ 359 | 11:40 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h41 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
Bus EV · 5287 · RJ 515 | 12:05 PM Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz | 5h16 | 5:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
3567+ 361 | 12:40 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 7h41 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
3567+ 359 | 12:40 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h41 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 3569 · EC 359 | 1:40 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h41 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
3569+ 359 | 1:40 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h41 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
Bus EV · 5289 · IC 563 | 2:05 PM Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz | 5h16 | 7:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
R 3573 · EC 361 | 3:40 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h41 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
3573+ 361 | 3:40 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h41 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
Bus EV · 5291 · IC 565 | 4:05 PM Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz | 5h17 | 9:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
3575+ 363 | 4:40 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h42 | 10:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 3577 · EC 363 | 5:40 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h42 | 10:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
ICE 502 · ICE 1655 · NJ 457 | On time 6:05 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h21 | 12:26 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1002 · IC 2045 · S 31775 · Os 28023 | On time 6:36 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 11h34 | 6:10 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Nuremberg to Prague run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $55 (€45) but you can travel from only $18 (€14) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 155 miles (251 km) distance in 4h 41m.
Distance 155 miles (251 km) |
Average train duration 4h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $55 (€45) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 4h 41m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
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Best time to book 63 days |
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Prague’s main museum on Wenceslas Square, with major natural history, archaeology, and history collections in a landmark neo-Renaissance building.
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A baroque quarter of embassies, cobbled lanes, and scenic corners below Prague Castle, ideal for wandering.
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Prague hlavní nádraží -> Václavské náměstí, Prague
The train connection between Nuremberg and Prague offers a convenient and scenic way to travel between these two cities. Passengers can enjoy comfortable rides provided by alex-Länderbahn und Vogtlandbahn-GmbH, as well as Deutsche Bahn. With multiple daily departures, travelers can easily explore the rich history and culture of both destinations while enjoying picturesque views along the route.
Traveling from Nuremberg to Prague takes approximately 4 hours and 39 minutes. There are up to 3 connections per day, and the journey is not direct, requiring transfers along the way.
The first daily train from Nuremberg to Prague departs at 06:37 AM, providing an early start for travelers eager to explore the beautiful city of Prague. The last journey of the day leaves at 08:05 PM, allowing visitors a full day of sightseeing before returning in the evening.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection from Nuremberg to Prague is €39. The average ticket price typically hovers around €52, making it a convenient option for travelers looking to explore these two cities.
Prague Castle, dating back to the 9th century, is not only one of the largest ancient castles in the world but also a symbol of Czech history and culture. Its stunning architecture showcases various styles from Gothic to Baroque, with highlights including St. Vitus Cathedral and the picturesque Golden Lane that transport you through centuries of royal heritage. As we explore its vast grounds, you'll feel like you've stepped into a fairy tale where every corner tells a story.
The Charles Bridge, completed in 1402 and adorned with 30 statues of saints, serves as an iconic connection between Prague's Old Town and Lesser Town while offering breathtaking views along the Vltava River. This pedestrian bridge has witnessed countless historical events over its six centuries—making it not just a passageway but also a vibrant gathering place for artists and musicians today. Walking across this architectural marvel will immerse you in both history and lively contemporary culture.
Old Town Square is truly the heart of Prague; established in medieval times, it boasts remarkable structures such as the Astronomical Clock—the oldest working clock in Europe—and Týn Church with its striking spires reaching towards the sky. The square has been witness to significant moments throughout Czech history—from public gatherings to celebrations—creating an atmosphere rich with stories waiting to be uncovered. As we stand here amidst bustling cafes and street performers, you'll understand why this enchanting space captivates visitors from around the globe.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nuremberg to Prague by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Prague, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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