- Must visit
Mühlviertler Schlossmuseum
The main regional museum in Freistadt Castle presents local history, crafts, and fortifications. It is the essential museum stop in town.
Cheapest price on Sep 17
$17
Average ticket price on Sep 17
$24
Fastest journey on Sep 17
2 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
2 h 57 m
Trains on Sep 17
5
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prague to Freistadt is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Freistadt will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 5 trains from Prague to Freistadt, including 2 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 175 km distance in an average of 2 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 2 h 59 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.
IC 531+
Sp 3
IC 535+
Sp 3
IC 539+
Sp 3
EC 335
EC 333
EC 335
EC 333
IC 531+
Sp 3
IC 535+
Sp 3
IC 539+
Sp 3Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Freistadt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, while a flight costs an average of $510.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $510 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Freistadt:
A train is $11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Freistadt costing on average $37.
A train is $484 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Freistadt costing on average $510.
Other travel options to Freistadt take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 0m.
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
Tickets start at around $26 compared to roughly $55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $29. The journey takes 2h 59m versus 2h 36m 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 České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
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 Prague to Freistadt trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 531+ Sp 3 | 8:21 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h59 | 11:20 AM Freistadt Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
EC 333 | 10:21 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h55 | 1:16 PM Freistadt Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 535+ Sp 3 | 12:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h59 | 3:20 PM Freistadt Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
EC 335 | 2:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h55 | 5:16 PM Freistadt Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 539+ Sp 3 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2h59 | 7:20 PM Freistadt Bahnhof | 1 transfer |
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Trains from Prague to Freistadt run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 108 miles (175 km) distance in 2h 53m.
Distance 108 miles (175 km) |
Average train duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 53m |
First train 5:33 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
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The main regional museum in Freistadt Castle presents local history, crafts, and fortifications. It is the essential museum stop in town.
Exhibition area in the Linzertor tower with changing displays tied to local history and the medieval defenses of Freistadt.
Tower museum space inside the Bergfried focusing on the town's defenses and prison history. Compact but memorable and atmospheric.
Freistadt's main square is lined with pastel historic houses and civic monuments. It is the best place to feel the town's trading heritage.
The complete old town core is one of Upper Austria's finest medieval ensembles. Ideal for slow walks, architecture, and photography.
A scenic walking route along the preserved defensive walls and towers. It gives visitors a strong sense of Freistadt's fortified layout.