- Must visit
National Museum
Prague’s flagship museum on Wenceslas Square, with major natural history, history, and cultural collections in a monumental Neo-Renaissance building.
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h 39 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
311 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sopron to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sopron to Prague will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 4 trains that leave Sopron for Prague on Mon, Jun 01, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct trains cover the 311 km distance in an average of 6 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest trains will take 8 h 35 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 Sopron to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, and a flight costs an average of $156.
Distance: 193 miles (311 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price | $332 Average price | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sopron to Prague:
A train is $14 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sopron to Prague costing on average $46 (€37).
A train is $300 (€242) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sopron to Prague costing on average $332 (€267).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 21m.
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
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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 Sopron to Prague trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
REX 6+ RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) | 8:23 AM Sopron | 13h35 | 9:58 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
REX 6+ RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague) | 8:23 AM Sopron | 6h33 | 2:56 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
REX 6+ RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague) | 8:23 AM Sopron | 10h37 | 7:00 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
REX 6+ RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague) | 9:23 AM Sopron | 9h37 | 7:00 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
REX 6+ EC 204 · EC 278 | 9:23 AM Sopron | 7h00 | 4:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
REX 6+ RJ 252 | 9:23 AM Sopron | 6h00 | 3:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 7613 · rj 252 | 9:23 AM Sopron | 6h00 | 3:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
REX 6+ RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) | 9:23 AM Sopron | 12h35 | 9:58 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague) | 9:25 AM Mosonmagyarovar | 5h31 | 2:56 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague) | 9:37 AM Hegyeshalom | 5h19 | 2:56 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
REX 6+ RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) | 10:23 AM Sopron | 11h35 | 9:58 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
REX 6+ RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague) | 10:23 AM Sopron | 8h37 | 7:00 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
EC 204 · EC 278+ REX 6 | 10:23 AM Sopron | 6h00 | 4:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
R 7615 · EC 204 · EC 278 | 10:23 AM Sopron | 6h00 | 4:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
RJ 1048 (Bratislava -> Prague) · (Vienna -> Prague) | 11:10 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 6h00 | 5:10 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 1 transfer | |
REX 6+ RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague) | 11:23 AM Sopron | 7h37 | 7:00 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
REX 6+ RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) | 11:23 AM Sopron | 10h35 | 9:58 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 7617 · rj 244 | 11:23 AM Sopron | 6h03 | 5:26 PM Prague-Holešovice | 1 transfer | |
REX 6+ RJ 244 | 11:23 AM Sopron | 6h03 | 5:26 PM Prague-Holešovice | 1 transfer | |
REX 6+ EC 102+ RJ 276 | 12:23 PM Sopron | 6h00 | 6:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
REX 6+ RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) | 12:23 PM Sopron | 9h35 | 9:58 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
REX 6+ RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague) | 12:23 PM Sopron | 6h37 | 7:00 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 7619 · EC 102 · rj 276 | 12:23 PM Sopron | 6h00 | 6:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
RJX 56+ REX 6 | 1:23 PM Sopron | 6h00 | 7:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 7621 · rj 56 | 1:23 PM Sopron | 6h00 | 7:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague) | 1:25 PM Mosonmagyarovar | 5h35 | 7:00 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague) | 1:37 PM Hegyeshalom | 5h23 | 7:00 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1050 (Bratislava -> Prague) · (Vienna -> Prague) | 3:10 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 6h00 | 9:10 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) | 4:25 PM Mosonmagyarovar | 5h33 | 9:58 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) | 4:37 PM Hegyeshalom | 5h21 | 9:58 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1040 (Brno -> Prague) · (Vienna -> Cracow) | 11:35 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 8h35 | 8:10 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
![]() | 5:10 AM Sopron | 6h00 | 11:10 AM Prague | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Sopron to Prague run on average 20 times per day, taking around 5h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 193 miles (311 km) distance in 5h 19m.
Distance 193 miles (311 km) |
Average train duration 5h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 5h 19m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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Prague’s flagship museum on Wenceslas Square, with major natural history, history, and cultural collections in a monumental Neo-Renaissance building.
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Prague’s historic central square, surrounded by major landmarks and lively at all hours, making it an essential first stop.
A picturesque district of Baroque streets, embassies, gardens, and hidden corners beneath Prague Castle, ideal for walking and photography.
A broad boulevard-like square central to modern Czech history, shopping, and city life, anchored by the National Museum.
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Roast pork served with bread dumplings and braised cabbage. A cornerstone of traditional Czech home cooking and pub menus.
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Michelin-starred restaurant offering contemporary Czech fine dining with seasonal ingredients and a sophisticated atmosphere.
Well-known restaurant near Old Town Square offering refined Czech classics in a polished but approachable setting.
Elegant grand cafe and restaurant known for excellent breakfasts, pastries, and upscale Czech and Central European dishes.
Moderate by European standards. Beer, transit, and casual meals are affordable; central hotels cost more.
Around 10% in restaurants for good service, often rounded up. Tip taxis modestly by rounding up. Not expected for counter service, but appreciated.
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