The cheapest and fastest trains from Brno to Prague
Cheapest price
€7
Average price
€12
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Trains per day
60
Distance
186 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brno to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brno to Prague will cost around €12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Of the 60 trains that leave Brno for Prague on Tue, Feb 24, 51 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Feb 24 the direct trains cover the 186 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Tue, Feb 24 the slowest trains will take 2 h 37 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 1036 (Budapest -> Prague)
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague)
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague)
RJ 1040 (Brno -> Prague)
RJ 1040 (Brno -> Prague)
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)
RJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague)
RJ 1030 (Vienna -> Prague)
RJ 1050 (Bratislava -> Prague)
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague)Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Brno to Prague
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brno to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 35m. 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 €3, and a bus costs an average of €5.
Distance: 186 km
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3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Brno to Prague train times
The table below shows live departures for Brno to Prague trains for today, Monday, February 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
rj 174 | 10:46 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 2h40 | 1:26 PM Prague-Holešovice | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 982 | 11:13 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 3h42 | 2:55 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague) | 11:16 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 2h54 | 2:10 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague) | 11:16 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 2h40 | 1:56 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague) | 11:21 AM Brno-Židenice | 2h49 | 2:10 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague) | 11:21 AM Brno-Židenice | 2h35 | 1:56 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
278 | 12:46 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 2h37 | 3:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1048 (Bratislava -> Prague) | 1:16 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 2h54 | 4:10 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1048 (Bratislava -> Prague) | 1:16 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 2h42 | 3:58 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1048 (Bratislava -> Prague) | 1:20 PM Brno-Židenice | 2h38 | 3:58 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1048 (Bratislava -> Prague) | 1:20 PM Brno-Židenice | 2h50 | 4:10 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Brno -> Frýdek-Místek) · RJ 1029/1014 (Warsaw -> Prague) | 1:30 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 4h02 | 5:32 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 1 transfer | |
(Brno -> Frýdek-Místek) · RJ 1029/1014 (Warsaw -> Prague) | 1:30 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 3h48 | 5:18 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague) | 3:16 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 2h44 | 6:00 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague) | 3:16 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 2h54 | 6:10 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague) | 3:20 PM Brno-Židenice | 2h50 | 6:10 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague) | 3:20 PM Brno-Židenice | 2h40 | 6:00 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1016 (Havířov -> Prague) | 3:30 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 4h00 | 7:30 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 1 transfer | |
(Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1016 (Havířov -> Prague) | 3:30 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 3h48 | 7:18 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1050 (Bratislava -> Prague) | 5:16 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 2h54 | 8:10 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1050 (Bratislava -> Prague) | 5:16 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 2h40 | 7:56 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1050 (Bratislava -> Prague) | 5:20 PM Brno-Židenice | 2h36 | 7:56 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1050 (Bratislava -> Prague) | 5:20 PM Brno-Židenice | 2h50 | 8:10 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) | 6:16 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 2h42 | 8:58 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) | 6:16 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 2h54 | 9:10 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) | 6:21 PM Brno-Židenice | 2h37 | 8:58 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) | 6:21 PM Brno-Židenice | 2h49 | 9:10 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, February 24 | |||||
(Vienna -> Cracow) · RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) | 1:00 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 3h46 | 4:46 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1040 (Brno -> Prague) | 4:03 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 2h56 | 6:59 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1040 (Brno -> Prague) | 4:03 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 3h07 | 7:10 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1040 (Brno -> Prague) | 4:07 AM Brno-Židenice | 3h03 | 7:10 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1040 (Brno -> Prague) | 4:07 AM Brno-Židenice | 2h52 | 6:59 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1042 (Brno -> Prague) | 5:09 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 2h49 | 7:58 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1042 (Brno -> Prague) | 5:09 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 3h01 | 8:10 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1042 (Brno -> Prague) | 5:14 AM Brno-Židenice | 2h56 | 8:10 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1042 (Brno -> Prague) | 5:14 AM Brno-Židenice | 2h44 | 7:58 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1044 (Bratislava -> Prague) | 6:16 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 2h42 | 8:58 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1044 (Bratislava -> Prague) | 6:16 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 2h54 | 9:10 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1044 (Bratislava -> Prague) | 6:21 AM Brno-Židenice | 2h49 | 9:10 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1044 (Bratislava -> Prague) | 6:21 AM Brno-Židenice | 2h37 | 8:58 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 986 | 7:13 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 3h42 | 10:55 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1030 (Vienna -> Prague) | 7:16 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 2h40 | 9:56 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1030 (Vienna -> Prague) | 7:16 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 2h54 | 10:10 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1030 (Vienna -> Prague) | 7:21 AM Brno-Židenice | 2h49 | 10:10 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1030 (Vienna -> Prague) | 7:21 AM Brno-Židenice | 2h35 | 9:56 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Brno -> Olomouc) · RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) | 7:30 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 4h02 | 11:32 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 1 transfer | |
(Brno -> Olomouc) · RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) | 7:30 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 3h48 | 11:18 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
rj 256 | 7:46 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 2h37 | 10:23 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 870 | 7:56 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 3h12 | 11:08 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
280 | 8:46 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 2h37 | 11:23 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 280 | 8:46 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 2h37 | 11:23 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 984 | 9:13 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 3h42 | 12:55 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague) | 9:16 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 2h54 | 12:10 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague) | 9:16 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 2h40 | 11:56 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague) | 9:21 AM Brno-Židenice | 2h49 | 12:10 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague) | 9:21 AM Brno-Židenice | 2h35 | 11:56 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1010 (Havířov -> Prague) | 9:30 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 4h02 | 1:32 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 1 transfer | |
(Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1010 (Havířov -> Prague) | 9:30 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 3h48 | 1:18 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
rj 254 | 9:46 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 2h37 | 12:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 868 | 9:56 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 3h12 | 1:08 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brno to Prague
Trains from Brno to Prague run on average 29 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 186 km distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 186 km |
Average train duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 2h 30m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Regiojet, České dráhy, DSB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) from Brno to Prague trainsRegiojet, České dráhy, DSB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) trains will get you between Brno and Prague from €3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Brno to Prague
Taking the train from Prague to Brno is quick with regular services. RegioJet and Czech Railway (Ceske Drahy) offer almost 100 services every day between the two Czech cities. Almost all run direct to central Prague, and journey times average around three hours.
Brno to Prague train time: daily departures
The Brno to Prague route is extremely well served by RegioJet and Czech Railways. Trains leave early, with the first daily service leaving shortly before 3:30 a.m., and run until just before 10:00 p.m. In between, expect almost 60-80 direct services and a variety of routes with a single change.
How long is the journey by train from Brno to Prague?
Travellers choosing direct trains from Brno to Prague can expect journey times ranging from two hours 27 minutes to three hours 36 minutes. Durations increase a little when a single change is involved, but these services still only take a little over three hours in some cases.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Brno to Prague?
Departure train stations: most trains from Brno to Prague depart from Brno's Hlavni nadrazi, which is in the eastern city centre. Walking from central locations is a good option, and the station hosts shops and cafes, help desks, toilets, and other essential services. Some trains run from Zidenice in north-eastern Brno. Trams reach there from the city centre in under 10 minutes.
Arrival train stations: most trains from Brno run to Prague's Hlavni nadrazi, a large modern station with all major amenities. From there, metro and bus links make reaching the centre easy. Other trains run to Liben in eastern Prague, which is about seven minutes from the centre via suburban trains.
Which train companies travel from Brno to Prague?
A couple of rail operators offer trains from Brno to Prague. The most prolific operator is Czech Railway, which runs at least one train per hour from Brno Hlavni nadrazi. RegioJet is a good alternative, scheduling direct trains every day.
Czech Railway: Brno to Prague
Czech Railway is the main operator, offering over 40 daily connections with no changes. Journey times range from two hours 27 minutes to three hours 34 minutes.
RegioJet: Brno to Prague
RegioJet offers 20-25 direct trains from Brno to Prague daily, including many early departures. Journey times vary from two hours 27 minutes to two hours 39 minutes, so may be slightly faster than Czech Railway. Services run from Zidenice and Brno Hlavni nadrazi, and run into Prague Hlavni nadrazi.
Brno to Prague trains: services on board
RegioJet classes range from Business to "Relax", Standard, and "Low Cost", with varying levels of comfort. Czech Railway provides First-Class, with personal service and extra lounge space. Luggage measuring less than 90 x 60 x 40 cm can be taken free of charge on Czech Railway, but fees apply for larger cases, while RegioJet allows one larger item to be taken free of charge. Bike storage incurs fees on both railways, and bikes need to be covered to avoid damaging other luggage. In both cases, smaller pets travel free (in suitable containers), but larger pets entail small fees. Wheelchair users are advised to contact companies before travelling.
How to find cheap train tickets from Brno to Prague?
When booking trains from Brno to Prague, arranging travel in advance can deliver big savings, so avoid purchasing tickets a couple of days before departure. Sacrificing a bit of leg room and opting for the carrier's "Low Cost" seats is also a big money saver.
FAQs: Trains from Brno to Prague
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brno 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brno to Prague
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Nádražní street.
- Restaurant U Dřevěného vlka
- Stopkova Plzeňská Pivnice
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CZK 10
- Grandhotel Brno
- Hotel Continental
- Hotel Slavia
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to Austria, Slovakia, Germany, and regional destinations
- Tram: Lines 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 10, 12
- 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
- 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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