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Louvre Museum
The world’s most visited museum, famous for the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities, and French masterworks. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$318
Average price
$371
Fastest journey
11 h 3 m
Average duration
11 h 40 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
882 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prague to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Paris will cost around $371 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $318.
It's difficult to get from Prague to Paris without transferring at least 2 times.
EX 356 · 3572 · 88620 · ICE 266
EX 362 · ICE 916+
TGV 9592
EX 360 · 3566 · IC 2160+
TGV 9560
EX 358 · ICE 912+
TGV 9570
RJ 382 · ICE 756 · ICE 9510
EX 356 · 3572 · 88620 · ICE 266
RJ 382 · IC 2442 · ICE 691 · ICE 75
RJ 384 · IC 2048 · ICE 597 · ICE 73
RJ 394 · IC 2048 · ICE 597 · ICE 73
RJ 382 · ICE 756 · ICE 9510Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Prague to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, and a train costs an average of $318.
Distance: 548 miles (882 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$355 Average price | $169 Average price | $92 Average price Cheapest | $262 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 32m Average total duration 11h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 41m Average total duration 10h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.6 - 5.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg 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 Paris:
A bus is $78 (€62) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Paris costing on average $169 (€136).
A bus is $263 (€212) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Paris costing on average $355 (€286).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 11m.
Train takes on average 11h 2m.
Tickets start at around $355 (€286) compared to roughly $262 (€211) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-92.50 (€-74.47). The journey takes 11h 2m versus 9h 34m 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 Prague to Paris trains for tomorrow, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EX 362 · ICE 916+ TGV 9592 | On time 5:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 12h41 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
RJ 384 · IC 2048 · ICE 597 · ICE 73 | On time 6:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 11h45 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4 transfers | |
RJ 394 · IC 2048 · ICE 597 · ICE 73 | On time 6:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 11h45 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4 transfers | |
RJ 384 · ICE 799+ TGV 9560 | On time 6:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 14h10 | 8:41 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
RJ 394 · ICE 799+ TGV 9560 | On time 6:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 14h10 | 8:41 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
EX 360 · 3566 · IC 2160+ TGV 9560 | On time 7:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 13h06 | 8:41 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3 transfers | |
RJ 178 · IC 2440 · ICE 599 · ICE 7 | On time 8:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 12h10 | 8:41 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4 transfers | |
EX 358 · ICE 912+ TGV 9570 | On time 9:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 12h38 | 10:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
RJ 382 · ICE 756 · ICE 9510 | On time 10:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 12h07 | 10:38 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
RJ 382 · IC 2442 · ICE 691 · ICE 75 | On time 10:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 11h42 | 10:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4 transfers | |
EX 356 · 3572 · 88620 · ICE 266 | On time 11:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 11h03 | 10:38 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Prague to Paris run on average 4 times per day, taking around 11h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $318 (€256) but you can travel from only $33 (€26) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 548 miles (882 km) distance in 11h 55m.
Distance 548 miles (882 km) |
Average train duration 11h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $318 (€256) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 11h 55m |
First train 12:30 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
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Best time to book 91 days |
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