Prague to Brno train

Trains from Prague to Brno

Hourly trains connect Prague with Brno, the second largest city in the Czech Republic. The travel time is between 3.5 hours to just under 6 hours. The shorter journeys are direct trains from Prague to Brno while the longer ones require one transfer in Veselí nad Lunicí.

Prague to Brno train times: daily departures

Trains between Prague and Brno run pretty much all day and night with only a short break between 10:00 p.m. and midnight. With very frequent departures and more than 20 daily train connections to choose from, trains between Prague and Brno are among the most frequent ones in the country.

How long is the journey by train from Prague to Brno?

There are plenty of direct trains that run from Prague to Brno and the average travel time on those is 3.5 hours. Six times per day there is an indirect train, with a transfer in Veselí nad Lunicí, which prolongs the journey to nearly 6 hours.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Prague to Brno?

Departure stations: All trains from Prague to Brno start at Hlavní Nádraí, Prague's main railway station and then also stop at Prague's smaller Libeň station. While Prague's main railway station is well connected by all forms of public transit, bus, tram, and subway, Libeň station can only be reached by bus and tram. At both stations, you can find all modern amenities, like shops and restaurants.

Arrival stations: Brno's main railway station is conveniently close to the city center, and within walking distance from the town's main attractions. The station itself is fully equipped with shops, snack bars and everything else a traveler needs. Before reaching the main railway station, trains from Prague to Brno also stop at Brno-idenice, a small railway station with limited services.

Which train companies travel from Prague to Brno?

This line is served by two companies, Regiojet and České dráhy, both providing mainly direct connections. The longer journey, with a transfer in Veselí nad Lunicí, is only offered by České dráhy.

Regiojet Prague to Brno

Regiojet's trains take just under two and a half hours - the faster option to reach Brno from Prague. All trains are direct and don't require a transfer. All trains offer free water, WiFi, and an entertainment system. Trains with business class also offer food for purchase.

České dráhy Prague to Brno

České dráhy trains offer three types of travel classes: second-, first- and, on some trains, business-class. They also have an onboard restaurant as well as a catering trolley that passes through the train.

Prague to Brno trains: services on board

The onboard services are the same for both companies. If you travel with your pet, it is good to know that smaller pets in a carrier can travel for free while bigger dogs need their own ticket, have to be kept on a leash and wear a muzzle at all times. And if you want to take your bicycle with you, you need to buy it also a ticket and it will go either in a designated luggage carriage or area. There are no restrictions on how much luggage you can bring with you. If you require any assistance during your travel by train from Prague to Brno you have to book this at least 24 hours in advance.

How to find cheap train tickets from Prague to Brno?

Tickets for Regiojet trains tend to be cheaper than those for České dráhy trains. If you avoid the main commuting times, mid-morning and early evening and the weekends, you can save even more. And if you buy your ticket several weeks in advance and online, you can find a real bargain for trains from Prague to Brno.

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