- Must visit
National Museum
Major museum of Czech history and natural sciences in a monumental Neo-Renaissance building overlooking Wenceslas Square.
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
3 h 24 m
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
272 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Svinov to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Svinov to Prague will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 2 trains that leave Svinov for Prague on Wed, Jul 15, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct trains cover the 272 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 24 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest trains will take 3 h 24 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 Svinov to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $174.
Distance: 169 miles (272 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $440 Average price | $14 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 51m Average total duration 12h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Svinov to Prague:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Svinov to Prague costing on average $14 (€12).
A train is $430 (€354) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Svinov to Prague costing on average $440 (€363).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 3m.
Flight takes on average 12h 51m.
The journey is about 16m faster (3h 24m by train vs 3h 40m by car) and roughly $66 (€54) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($10 (€9) vs $76 (€63)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with RegioJet a.s., Leo Express, České dráhy (ČD), PKP Intercity, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Svinov to Prague trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:55 PM Svinov | 3h24 | 9:19 PM Prague | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Svinov to Prague run on average 35 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 33 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:55, the last at 22:56. The fastest train covers the 169 miles (272 km) distance in 3h 24m.
Distance 169 miles (272 km) |
Average train duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 35 |
Direct trains 33 |
Fastest train 3h 24m |
First train 1:55 AM |
Last train 10:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 6 days |
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Major museum of Czech history and natural sciences in a monumental Neo-Renaissance building overlooking Wenceslas Square.
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Leading Czech art museum with medieval to modern works in a grand historic palace. Essential for fine art and decorative arts lovers.
Historic square at Prague's core, surrounded by Gothic and Baroque landmarks. A must for first-time visitors and classic city views.
Lively boulevard of Czech modern history, lined with shops and major buildings. Worth visiting for atmosphere and historic significance.
Romantic quarter of palaces, lanes, and church domes beneath Prague Castle. Ideal for wandering, photography, and quieter historic charm.
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Crisp roasted pork knuckle, often served with mustard, horseradish, and pickles. A hearty pub staple popular with Czech beer culture.
Roast pork with sauerkraut and dumplings. This iconic Czech combination is a cornerstone of traditional pub and family meals.
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