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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
$159
Average price
$218
Fastest journey
9 h 57 m
Average duration
10 h 33 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
649 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Odense to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Odense to Prague will cost around $218 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $159.
Of the 9 trains that leave Odense for Prague on Fri, Jun 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 649 km distance in an average of 10 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 57 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 11 h 43 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.
ECE 399 · RJ 479
R 2852 · ECE 399 · RJ 479
ICL 50063 · IC 5765 · 11187 · RJ 479
R 2658 · ICL 50063 · IC 5765 · 11187
ICL 50039 · IC 5759 · 11175 · RJ 179
ECE 393 · RJ 177
RJ 385
R 2818 · ECE 393 · RJ 177
R 4622 · RJ 385
ICL 50063 · IC 5765 · 11187 · RJ 479Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Odense to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 9h 43m. 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 $58, and a flight costs an average of $119.
Distance: 403 miles (649 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$149 Average price | $95 Average price Cheapest | $261 Average price | $207 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 51m Average total duration 10h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 22m Average total duration 14h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 43m Average total duration Fastest 9h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.9kg 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 Odense to Prague:
A bus is $54 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Odense to Prague costing on average $149 (€122).
A bus is $166 (€136) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Odense to Prague costing on average $261 (€213).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 21m.
Bus takes on average 14h 52m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with Danish Railways (DSB).
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 Odense to Prague trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 2818 · ECE 393 · RJ 177 | Delayed 9:01 AM Odense sygehus st | 10h14 | 5:20 PM 5:20 PMPrague-Holešovice | 2 transfers | |
ECE 393 · RJ 177 | Delayed 9:18 AM Odense station | 9h57 | 5:20 PM 5:20 PMPrague-Holešovice | 1 transfer | |
R 4622 · RJ 385 | Delayed 10:41 AM Odense sygehus st | 10h44 | 7:33 PM 7:33 PMPrague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJ 385 | Delayed 11:18 AM Odense station | 10h07 | 7:33 PM 7:33 PMPrague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICL 50039 · IC 5759 · 11175 · RJ 179 | On time 11:42 AM Odense station | 11h49 | 11:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
R 2852 · ECE 399 · RJ 479 | On time 5:01 PM Odense sygehus st | 12h24 | 5:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ECE 399 · RJ 479 | On time 5:18 PM Odense station | 12h07 | 5:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 2658 · ICL 50063 · IC 5765 · 11187 | On time 5:18 PM Odense sygehus st | 12h07 | 5:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
ICL 50063 · IC 5765 · 11187 · RJ 479 | On time 5:42 PM Odense station | 11h43 | 5:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Odense to Prague run on average 6 times per day, taking around 10h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $73 (€60) but you can travel from only $58 (€48) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 403 miles (649 km) distance in 11h 49m.
Distance 403 miles (649 km) |
Average train duration 10h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $73 (€60) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 11h 49m |
First train 12:30 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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