The cheapest and fastest trains from Bratislava to Prague
Cheapest price
€12
Average price
€36
Fastest journey
4 h 13 m
Average duration
4 h 15 m
Trains per day
17
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 €36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
Of the 17 trains that leave Bratislava for Prague on Wed, Nov 05, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 291 km distance in an average of 4 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 13 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 4 h 17 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 1046 (Žilina -> Prague)
RJ 1050 (Bratislava -> Prague)
RJ 1048 (Bratislava -> Prague)
RJ 1050 (Bratislava -> Prague)
RJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague)
RJ 1048 (Bratislava -> Prague)
EC 274
EC 172Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Bratislava to Prague
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 €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 50m. 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 €16, and a flight costs an average of €258.
Distance: 291 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€41 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest | €290 Average price |
4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Bratislava to Prague train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EN 476 | 8:58 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 10h17 | 7:15 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
EN 476 · IC 518 | 8:58 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 9h26 | 6:24 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
R 681 · EN 442 · rj 578 | 9:55 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 8h20 | 6:15 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, November 5 | |||||
RJ 1044 (Bratislava -> Prague) | 4:00 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h51 | 8:51 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1044 (Bratislava -> Prague) | 4:00 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h39 | 8:39 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague) | 7:26 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h25 | 11:51 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague) | 7:26 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h13 | 11:39 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Bratislava -> Vienna) · RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague) | 7:30 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 6h09 | 1:39 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
EC 172 | 8:58 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h17 | 1:15 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 130 · rj 74 | 9:55 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h20 | 2:15 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
EC 130+ RJ 74 | 9:55 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h20 | 2:15 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
EC 278 | 10:58 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h17 | 3:15 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 278 | 10:58 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h17 | 3:15 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1048 (Bratislava -> Prague) | 11:26 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h25 | 3:51 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1048 (Bratislava -> Prague) | 11:26 AM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h13 | 3:39 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 276 | 12:58 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h17 | 5:15 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 276 | 12:58 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h17 | 5:15 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 274 | 2:58 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h17 | 7:15 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1050 (Bratislava -> Prague) | 3:26 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h13 | 7:39 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1050 (Bratislava -> Prague) | 3:26 PM Bratislava hlavná stanica | 4h25 | 7:51 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bratislava to Prague
Distance 291 km |
Average train duration 4h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 4h 13m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Regiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) from Bratislava to Prague trainsRegiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) trains will get you between Bratislava and Prague from €11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bratislava to Prague

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
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Partyzánská street.
- Restaurant Na Kovárně
- Cross Club
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CZK 10
- Mama Shelter Prague
- Plaza Alta Hotel
- Hotel Belvedere
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Germany, Austria, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Metro: Line C
- Tram: Lines 6, 12, 17
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Boženy Němcové street.
- Ansámbl
- Bad Flash Bar
- Café Sladkovský
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CZK 10
- Hotel Mars
- Hotel Slavia
- Hotel Nabucco
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for regional and suburban trains
- Tram: Line 6, Line 7, Line 24
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Connections to Praha hlavní nádraží
- 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from the main road.
- Restaurant U Kačerova
- Pizza Coloseum Budějovická
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CZK 10
- Hotel ILF
- Hotel Oya
- Hotel Pankrác
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform access for Metro Line C
- Hall 2: bus connections
- Metro: Line C
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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
- Parking is available at the nearby P+R Běchovice - střed.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- The station is a small stop with basic facilities, primarily serving regional train lines.
- Train: S1 line
- Bus: Several local lines available
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