- Must visit
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
$64
Average price
$127
Fastest journey
9 h 28 m
Average duration
10 h 4 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
544 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Saarbrücken to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Saarbrücken to Prague will cost around $127 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $64.
Of the 6 trains that leave Saarbrücken for Prague on Fri, Jun 12, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 12 the direct trains cover the 544 km distance in an average of 10 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 28 m .
On Fri, Jun 12 the slowest trains will take 10 h 34 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 9h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 338 miles (544 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$128 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $127 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 22m Average total duration 9h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 47m Average total duration Fastest 9h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Saarbrücken to Prague:
A bus is $74 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Prague costing on average $128 (€104).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 52m.
Tickets start at around $128 (€104) compared to roughly $127 (€103) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-1.28 (€-1.04). The journey takes 9h 52m versus 6h 52m 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 Saarbrücken to Prague trains for today, Thursday, June 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 563 · R 88617 · R 3569 · EC 359 | On time 8:27 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 9h54 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
ICE 563+ 361 | On time 8:27 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 11h54 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
ICE 563 · 88617 · 3569+ 359 | On time 8:27 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 9h54 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
4102 · ICE 690 · IC 2441 · RJ 177 | On time 9:47 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 9h27 | 7:14 PM Prague-Holešovice | 3 transfers | |
4102 · ICE 515+ 361 | 9:47 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 10h34 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
TGV 9551+ ICE 1651 · RJ 393 | On time 10:58 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 10h27 | 9:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
TGV 9551+ ICE 1651 · RJ 385 | On time 10:58 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 10h27 | 9:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
TGV 9551+ ICE 1651 · S1 · 28012 | On time 10:58 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 10h12 | 9:10 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Saarbrücken to Prague run on average 7 times per day, taking around 9h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 (€41) but you can travel from only $37 (€30) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:09, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 338 miles (544 km) distance in 9h 28m.
Distance 338 miles (544 km) |
Average train duration 9h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€41) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 9h 28m |
First train 1:09 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
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About 10% in restaurants for good service, often rounded up. Tip taxis modestly by rounding up. No tip needed for counter service, though small change is appreciated.
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