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National Museum
Prague’s main museum on Wenceslas Square, known for its grand Neo-Renaissance building and broad natural history, history, and cultural collections.
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 51 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
297 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Piestany to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Piestany to Prague will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 10 trains that leave Piestany for Prague on Sat, Jun 27, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 27 the direct trains cover the 297 km distance in an average of 5 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Sat, Jun 27 the slowest trains will take 5 h 53 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.
R 10712 · EC 130 · rj 252
RJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague)
RJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague)
RJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague) · RJ 1048 (Bratislava -> Prague)
RJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague) · RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)
R 10714 · EC 278
R 10722 · rj 274
R 10712 · EC 130 · rj 252
R 10718 · rj 276
R 10710 · rj 174Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Piestany to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $153.
Distance: 184 miles (297 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $306 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Piestany to Prague:
A train is $275 (€226) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Piestany to Prague costing on average $306 (€252).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 31m.
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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 Piestany to Prague trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague) | 6:38 AM Piešťany | 6h32 | 1:10 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague) · RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague) | 6:38 AM Piešťany | 8h18 | 2:56 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague) · RJ 1048 (Bratislava -> Prague) | 6:38 AM Piešťany | 10h20 | 4:58 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague) · RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague) | 6:38 AM Piešťany | 12h22 | 7:00 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague) | 6:38 AM Piešťany | 6h18 | 12:56 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 10710 · rj 174 | 8:33 AM Piešťany | 5h53 | 2:26 PM Prague-Holešovice | 1 transfer | |
R 10712 · EC 130 · rj 252 | 9:33 AM Piešťany | 5h50 | 3:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
R 10714 · EC 278 | 10:33 AM Piešťany | 5h50 | 4:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 10718 · rj 276 | 12:33 PM Piešťany | 5h50 | 6:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 10722 · rj 274 | 2:33 PM Piešťany | 5h50 | 8:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Piestany to Prague run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 184 miles (297 km) distance in 5h 32m.
Distance 184 miles (297 km) |
Average train duration 5h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 32m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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Best time to book 1 day |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Piestany 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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