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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Prague
- Cheapest price on Nov 12
- €59
- Average ticket price on Nov 12
- €145
- Fastest journey on Nov 12
- 9 h 59 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 12
- 10 h 4 m
- Trains on Nov 12
- 26
- Distance
- 574 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Prague will cost around €145 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €59.
On Thu, Nov 12, we found 26 trains from Basel to Prague, including 1 direct services.
On Thu, Nov 12 the direct trains cover the 574 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 59 m .
On Thu, Nov 12 the slowest trains will take 10 h 6 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.
FlixTrain+
FlixBus12:30 PM 13h10 Basel Bad Bhf 1:40 AM Prague, Central Train Station €59 1 One-way 1 transfer
ICE 106 · IC 2163 · 5293 · IC 5671:16 PM 10h05 Basel SBB 11:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží €59 1 One-way 3 transfers- IC 60402 · ICE 698 · IC 2449 · BUS 10171
11:16 PM 12h09 Basel SBB 11:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží €60 1 One-way 4 transfers - ICE 267 · 89685 · 3565 · Bus RE25
5:50 AM 10h31 Basel SBB 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží €64 1 One-way 4 transfers - ICE 100 · ICE 590 · 16501 · S1
7:16 PM 13h54 Basel SBB 9:10 AM Prague hlavní nádraží €69 1 One-way 5 transfers
- ICE 200 · ICE 690 · IC 2441 · RJ 177
9:16 AM 9h59 Basel SBB 7:15 PM Prague-Holešovice €140 1 One-way 3 transfers - ICE 106 · IC 2163 · 5293 · IC 567
1:16 PM 10h05 Basel SBB 11:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží €59 1 One-way 3 transfers - ICE 376 · ICE 267 · 89685 · 3565
6:16 AM 10h05 Basel SBB 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží €156 1 One-way 5 transfers - ICE 372 · ICE 565 · 88619 · 3573
10:16 AM 10h05 Basel SBB 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží €91 1 One-way 5 transfers - ICE 370 · ICE 567 · 88621 · 3577
12:16 PM 10h06 Basel SBB 10:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží €91 1 One-way 5 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Prague
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Trains from Basel to Prague run on average 7 times per day, taking around 10h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €45 but you can travel from only €32 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 574 km distance in 8h 57m.
Distance 574 km |
Average train duration 10h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price €45 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 8h 57m |
First train 12:30 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Live departures
Basel to Prague train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Prague trains for today, Wednesday, November 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ICE 278 · ICE 1655 · S 31775 · Os 28023 | On time 2:16 PM Basel SBB | 15h54 | 6:10 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 276 · ICE 1657 · S 31701 · Os 28018 | On time 4:16 PM Basel SBB | 15h54 | 8:10 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
| EC 459 | On time 9:16 PM Basel SBB | 12h09 | 9:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 12 | |||||
| ICE 267 · 89685 · 3565 · Bus RE25 | On time 5:50 AM Basel SBB | 10h31 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 376 · ICE 267 · 89685 · 3565 | On time 6:16 AM Basel SBB | 10h05 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5 transfers | |
| ICE 376 · ICE 1557 · rj 10383 · rj 383 | On time 6:16 AM Basel SBB | 11h09 | 5:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 202 · IC 2067 · 3569 · Bus RE25 | On time 7:16 AM Basel SBB | 11h05 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 202 · IC 2067 · R 3567 · EC 61359 | On time 7:16 AM Basel SBB | 11h05 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 374 · ICE 1559 · rj 177 | On time 8:16 AM Basel SBB | 10h59 | 7:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 200 · ICE 690 · IC 2441 · RJ 177 | On time 9:16 AM Basel SBB | 9h59 | 7:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 372 · ICE 1651 · rj 385 | On time 10:16 AM Basel SBB | 11h09 | 9:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 372 · ICE 1651 · S 31755 · Os 28012 | On time 10:16 AM Basel SBB | 10h54 | 9:10 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 372 · ICE 565 · 88619 · 3573 | On time 10:16 AM Basel SBB | 10h05 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5 transfers | |
| ICE 108 · ICE 598 · IC 2049 · rj 385 | On time 11:16 AM Basel SBB | 10h09 | 9:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 108 · ICE 598 · IC 2049 · RJ 385 | On time 11:16 AM Basel SBB | 10h09 | 9:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 370 · ICE 567 · 88621 · 3577 | On time 12:16 PM Basel SBB | 10h06 | 10:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5 transfers | |
| ICE 370 · RJ 179 | On time 12:16 PM Basel SBB | 11h15 | 11:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 12:30 PM Basel Bad Bhf | 13h10 | 1:40 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 106 · IC 2163 · 5293 · IC 567 | On time 1:16 PM Basel SBB | 10h05 | 11:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 106 · ICE 596 · IC 2047 · rj 179 | On time 1:16 PM Basel SBB | 10h15 | 11:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 106 · ICE 596 · IC 2047 · RJ 179 | On time 1:16 PM Basel SBB | 10h15 | 11:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
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Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
alex-Länderbahn und Vogtlandbahn-GmbH
České dráhy
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FAQs: Trains from Basel to Prague
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Basel to Prague
Most Basel to Prague trains use the Basel SBB to Praha hlavní nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Praha-Holesovice. Use this guide to compare Basel and Prague train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Basel station do trains to Prague leave from?
Getting to Basel SBB from Basel city centre
Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel SBB train station facilities and services
Basel SBB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.
Getting to Basel Bad Bhf from Basel city centre
Basel Bad Bhf is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel Bad Bhf train station facilities and services
Basel Bad Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Les Gareçons, Restaurant Bahn Kantine
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Bad Bhf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alexander, Hotel Wettstein, Hotel Balade.
Which Prague station do trains from Basel arrive at?
Getting to Praha hlavní nádraží from Prague city centre
Praha hlavní nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha hlavní nádraží train station facilities and services
Praha hlavní nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Fantova Kavárna, Sushi Time
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esplanade Prague, Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag, Hotel City Central.
Getting to Praha-Holesovice from Prague city centre
Praha-Holesovice is 2 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha-Holesovice train station facilities and services
Praha-Holesovice has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Na Kovárně, Cross Club
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Praha-Holesovice. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Praha-Holesovice. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Praha-Holesovice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Praha-Holesovice: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha-Holesovice: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Mama Shelter Prague, Plaza Alta Hotel, Hotel Belvedere.
Getting to Praha-Smichov from Prague city centre
Praha-Smichov is 3 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha-Smichov train station facilities and services
Praha-Smichov has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Praha-Smichov.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Praha-Smichov.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Praha-Smichov: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Praha-Smichov: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha-Smichov.
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