The cheapest and fastest trains from Bratislava to Prague
Cheapest price
€13
Average price
€48
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 25 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
291 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bratislava to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bratislava to Prague will cost around €48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
Of the 18 trains that leave Bratislava for Prague on Sun, Dec 21, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 291 km distance in an average of 4 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 25 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 4 h 25 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.
RJ 1044 (Bratislava -> Prague)
RJ 1044 (Bratislava -> Prague)
RJ 1048 (Bratislava -> Prague)
RJ 1048 (Bratislava -> Prague)
RJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague)
rj 274
EC 278
rj 276
EC 278
RJ 276Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 291 km
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4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Bratislava to Prague train times
The table below shows live departures for Bratislava to Prague trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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RJ 1044 (Bratislava -> Prague) | 4:17 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h41 | 8:58 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1044 (Bratislava -> Prague) | 4:17 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h53 | 9:10 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 282 | 4:58 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h25 | 9:23 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 282 | 4:58 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h25 | 9:23 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 280 | 6:58 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h25 | 11:23 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 280 | 6:58 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h25 | 11:23 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague) | 7:26 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h30 | 11:56 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague) | 7:26 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h44 | 12:10 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 174 | 8:58 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h28 | 1:26 PM Prague-Holešovice | 0 transfersDirect | |
rj 174 | 8:58 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h28 | 1:26 PM Prague-Holešovice | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 130+ RJ 252 | 9:46 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h37 | 2:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
EC 130 · rj 252 | 9:46 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h37 | 2:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
EC 278 | 10:58 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h25 | 3:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 278 | 10:58 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h25 | 3:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1048 (Bratislava -> Prague) | 11:26 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h44 | 4:10 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1048 (Bratislava -> Prague) | 11:26 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h32 | 3:58 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
rj 276 | 12:58 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h25 | 5:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 276 | 12:58 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h25 | 5:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
rj 274 | 2:58 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h25 | 7:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 274 | 2:58 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h25 | 7:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1050 (Bratislava -> Prague) | 3:15 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h41 | 7:56 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1050 (Bratislava -> Prague) | 3:15 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h55 | 8:10 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
rj 272 | 4:58 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h25 | 9:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 272 | 4:58 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h25 | 9:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
rj 270 | 6:58 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h27 | 11:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 270 | 6:58 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h27 | 11:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
EN 40476 | 8:58 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 5h11 | 2:09 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 681 · EN 442 | 9:55 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 8h51 | 6:46 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Bratislava to Prague
Trains from Bratislava to Prague run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €11 but you can travel from only €10 by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 291 km distance in 4h 13m.
Distance 291 km |
Average train duration 4h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 4h 13m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Regiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) from Bratislava to Prague trainsRegiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) trains will get you between Bratislava and Prague from €10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | InterCity
EuroNight
České dráhy
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
FAQs: Trains from Bratislava to Prague
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bratislava to Prague by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Prague, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Bratislava, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Bratislava hlavná stanica and Bratislava-Vinohrady. When arriving in Prague, you can end your route in train stations like Prague hlavní nádraží and Prague-Holešovice.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Bratislava hlavná stanica, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Prague hlavní nádraží, located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bratislava to Prague
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Šancová Street.
- Fach Restaurant
- Savoy Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Matyšák
- Mercure Bratislava Centrum Hotel
- Loft Hotel Bratislava
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Hall 3: access to tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2
- Bus: Several lines available
- Trolleybus: Line 210
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Kopčianska Street.
- Restaurant Petržalka
- Pizzeria La Mamma
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Viktor
- Hotel Dominika
- Hotel Expo
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Bus: Lines 80, 91, 93
- Tram: Line 3
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Wilsonova Street.
- Restaurant Fantova Kavárna
- Sushi Time
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CZK 10
- Hotel Esplanade Prague
- Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag
- Hotel City Central
- Cost CZK 100
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-7 for trains to Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line C
- Tram: Lines 5, 9, 26
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several public parking options.
- Restaurant Kotleta
- Café Imperial
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- CZK 10
- Hotel Kings Court
- Grand Hotel Bohemia
- Hotel Paris Prague
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for regional and suburban trains
- Metro: Line B
- Tram: Lines 3, 5, 14, 24
- Bus: Several lines available
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