- 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
$41
Average price
$161
Fastest journey
7 h 18 m
Average duration
7 h 20 m
Trains per day
54
Distance
406 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Prague will cost around $161 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
It's difficult to get from Stuttgart to Prague without transferring at least 2 times.
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ICE 615+
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ICE 615+
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ICE 590 · 16501 · S1 · 28000
ICE 1162 · R 3561 · EC 355
ICE 1162 · 3561+
355
R 88619 · R 3573 · EC 361
R 88617 · R 3569 · EC 359
88619 · 3573+
361Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $193.
Distance: 252 miles (406 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$127 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $395 Average price | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 1m Average total duration 8h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg 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 Stuttgart to Prague:
A bus is $76 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Prague costing on average $127 (€102).
A bus is $343 (€277) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Prague costing on average $395 (€318).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 51m.
Bus takes on average 8h 31m.
Tickets start at around $127 (€102) compared to roughly $96 (€77) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-31.46 (€-25.34). The journey takes 7h 51m versus 5h 27m 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 Stuttgart to Prague trains for today, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 698 · IC 2449 · RJ 387 | Delayed 10:54 PM 12:54 AMStuttgart Hbf | 10h31 | 11:27 AM 11:27 AMPrague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 698 · IC 2449 · rj 387 | Delayed 10:54 PM 12:54 AMStuttgart Hbf | 10h31 | 11:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 698 · IC 2449 · RJ 387 | Delayed 10:54 PM 1:15 AMStuttgart Hbf | 10h10 | 11:27 AM 11:27 AMPrague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 698 · IC 2449 · rj 387 | Delayed 10:54 PM 1:15 AMStuttgart Hbf | 10h10 | 11:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, May 29 | |||||
88631 · 3457+ 353 | 4:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h58 | 12:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
R 88631 · R 3457 · R 3557 · EC 353 | 4:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h58 | 12:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1162 · 3561+ 355 | On time 7:03 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h18 | 2:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1162 · R 3561 · EC 355 | On time 7:03 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h18 | 2:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1162 · 3561+ 359 | On time 7:03 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 11h18 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1162 · 3561+ 357 | On time 7:03 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 9h18 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1091+ 357 | On time 7:57 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 8h24 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1091 · EC 357 | On time 7:57 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 8h24 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 2065 · 3565+ 359 | On time 8:08 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 10h13 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
IC 2065 · 3563+ 357 | On time 8:08 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 8h13 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
IC 2065 · 3563+ 359 | On time 8:08 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 10h13 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
89685 · 3565+ 357 | 8:57 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h24 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
89685 · 3565+ 361 | 8:57 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 11h24 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
89685 · 3565+ 359 | 8:57 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 9h24 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
89685 · 3567+ 359 | 8:57 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 9h24 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
R 89685 · R 3565 · EC 357 | 8:57 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h24 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 117+ 359 | On time 9:58 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 8h23 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
ICE 117 · EC 359 | On time 9:58 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 8h23 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 2067 · 3567+ 359 | On time 10:09 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 8h12 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
IC 2067 · 3567+ 361 | On time 10:09 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 10h12 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
S1 · 88617 · 3569+ 359 | 10:55 AM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 7h26 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
88617 · 3569+ 359 | 11:00 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h21 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
R 88617 · R 3569 · EC 359 | 11:00 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h21 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 515+ 361 | On time 12:17 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 8h04 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
ICE 515 · EC 361 | On time 12:17 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 8h04 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
S1 · 88619 · 3573+ 361 | 12:55 PM Stuttgart Hbf (tief) | 7h26 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
88619 · 3573+ 361 | 1:00 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h21 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
R 88619 · R 3573 · EC 361 | 1:00 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h21 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 517+ 363 | On time 2:17 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 8h05 | 10:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
ICE 517 · EC 363 | On time 2:17 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 8h05 | 10:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
88621 · 3577+ 363 | 2:56 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h26 | 10:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
R 88621 · R 3577 · EC 363 | 2:56 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h26 | 10:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 576 · ICE 1655 · NJ 457 | On time 3:23 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 9h03 | 12:26 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 594 · IC 2045 · S1 · 28023 | On time 4:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 14h21 | 7:10 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
ICE 594 · IC 2045 · S1 · 28023 | On time 4:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 13h38 | 6:27 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5 transfers | |
ICE 574 · ICE 1657 · RJ 479 | On time 5:23 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 12h02 | 5:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
IC 2165 · ICE 1000 · ICE 1657 · RJ 479 | On time 6:09 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 11h16 | 5:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
ICE 590 · 16501 · S1 · 28000 | On time 8:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 12h21 | 9:10 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
ICE 590 · 16501 · S1 · 28000 | On time 8:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 12h21 | 9:10 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
ICE 590 · R 16501 · S 31707 · Os 28000 | On time 8:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 12h21 | 9:10 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
ICE 590 · R 16501 · S 31707 · Os 28000 | On time 8:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 12h21 | 9:10 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
IC 2064 · EC 459 | On time 9:59 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 11h26 | 9:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Stuttgart to Prague run on average 12 times per day, taking around 7h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 252 miles (406 km) distance in 7h 12m.
Distance 252 miles (406 km) |
Average train duration 7h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€38) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 7h 12m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 63 days |
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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.
A major museum complex preserving Prague’s Jewish heritage through synagogues, ceremonial objects, archives, and cemetery access.
A leading contemporary art venue in Holešovice known for ambitious exhibitions, design, and the striking Gulliver airship installation.
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.
Marinated beef sirloin with creamy root-vegetable sauce, bread dumplings, cranberry sauce, and whipped cream. One of the most classic Czech celebratory dishes.
Roast pork served with bread dumplings and braised cabbage. A cornerstone of traditional Czech home cooking and pub menus.
Czech-style goulash, usually beef, slower-cooked and less soupy than the Hungarian version, commonly served with dumplings. A staple in Prague pubs.
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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