4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Heidelberg to Prague
Cheapest price on Sep 16
€33
Average ticket price on Sep 16
€74
Fastest journey on Sep 16
8 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 16
8 h 10 m
Trains on Sep 16
31
Distance
418 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heidelberg to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heidelberg to Prague will cost around €74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.
It's difficult to get from Heidelberg to Prague without transferring at least 3 times.
S1 · 19052 · ICE 781 · 52834:42 AM8h39Heidelberg Hbf1:21 PMPrague hlavní nádraží€331One-way4 transfers- ICE 618 · ICE 827 · 3557+
3533:43 AM8h38Heidelberg Hbf12:21 PMPrague hlavní nádraží€331One-way3 transfers - IC 2348 · 88617 · 3569+3599:36 AM8h45Heidelberg Hbf6:21 PMPrague hlavní nádraží€331One-way3 transfers
- S2 · EC 45911:14 PM10h11Heidelberg Hbf9:25 AMPrague hlavní nádraží€381One-way1 transfer
- ICE 619+3532:19 AM10h02Heidelberg Hbf12:21 PMPrague hlavní nádraží€381One-way1 transfer
- 19264 · ICE 690 · IC 2441 · RJ 17711:10 AM8h05Heidelberg Hbf7:15 PMPrague-Holešovice€1001One-way3 transfers
- ICE 1095 · IC 2163 · 5293 · IC 5673:13 PM8h08Heidelberg Hbf11:21 PMPrague hlavní nádraží€491One-way3 transfers
- ICE 211 · IC 2161 · 5291 · IC 5651:13 PM8h09Heidelberg Hbf9:22 PMPrague hlavní nádraží€491One-way3 transfers
- S1 · ICE 694 · IC 2445 · RJ 1757:03 AM8h12Heidelberg Hbf3:15 PMPrague-Holešovice€1471One-way3 transfers
- 19260 · ICE 692 · IC 2443 · RJ 3839:10 AM8h15Heidelberg Hbf5:25 PMPrague hlavní nádraží€1171One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Heidelberg to Prague
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, while a flight costs an average of €156.
Distance: 418 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€65 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest | €156 Average price | €91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 41m Average total duration 8h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Heidelberg to Prague:
A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Prague costing on average €65.
A bus is €123 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Prague costing on average €156.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 25m.
Train takes on average 8h 11m.
Live departures
Heidelberg to Prague train times
The table below shows live departures for Heidelberg to Prague trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 698 · IC 2449 · RJ 171 | 2:02 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 9h23 | 11:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 619+353 | 2:19 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 10h02 | 12:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 699+355 | 3:40 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 10h41 | 2:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 618 · ICE 827 · 3557+353 | 3:43 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 8h38 | 12:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
| 15300 · ICE 696 · IC 2447 · RJ 173 | 4:21 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 9h04 | 1:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
| S1 · 19052 · ICE 781 · 5283 | 4:42 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 8h39 | 1:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 776 · ICE 523 · 3561+355 | 5:48 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 8h33 | 2:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
| S1 · 19054 · ICE 581 · 3561 | 5:55 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 8h26 | 2:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
| S3 · ICE 378 · ICE 1555 · S1 | 6:02 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 9h08 | 3:10 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5 transfers | |
| S1 · ICE 694 · IC 2445 · RJ 175 | 7:03 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 8h12 | 3:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 3 transfers | |
| S7 · ICE 511+357 | 7:09 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 9h12 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1697 · 89685 · 3565+357 | On time 8:05 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 8h16 | 4:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
| 19344 · ICE 376 · ICE 1557 · S1 | 8:11 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 8h59 | 5:10 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5 transfers | |
| S2 · ECE 8 · ICE 529 · 3567 | 8:34 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 9h47 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
| S2 · ECE 8 · ICE 529 · 3567 | 8:34 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 11h47 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
| 19260 · ICE 692 · IC 2443 · RJ 383 | On time 9:10 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 8h15 | 5:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 117+359 | On time 9:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 9h08 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2348 · 88617 · 3569+359 | On time 9:36 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 8h45 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
| S1 · 19064 · ICE 585 · 3569 | 9:55 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 8h26 | 6:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
| 19264 · ICE 690 · IC 2441 · RJ 177 | 11:10 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 8h05 | 7:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 1093 · ICE 515+361 | On time 11:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 9h08 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 217 · 88619 · 3573+361 | 12:06 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 8h15 | 8:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
| 19266 · ICE 372 · ICE 1651 · S1 | 12:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 9h00 | 9:10 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5 transfers | |
| ICE 211 · IC 2161 · 5291 · IC 565 | On time 1:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 8h09 | 9:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 211 · ICE 517+363 | On time 1:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 9h09 | 10:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 2013 · 88621 · 3577+363 | 1:36 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 8h46 | 10:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
| S3 · ICE 9591 · RJ 179 | 1:43 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 9h48 | 11:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
| S1 · 19072 · ICE 589 · 3577 | 1:55 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 8h27 | 10:22 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 1095 · IC 2163 · 5293 · IC 567 | On time 3:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 8h08 | 11:21 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
| 19276 · ICE 594 · IC 2045 · S1 | 5:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 13h00 | 6:10 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Heidelberg to Prague
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Czechia
Trains from Heidelberg to Prague run on average 10 times per day, taking around 8h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €35 but you can travel from only €20 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 418 km distance in 8h 12m.
Distance 418 km |
Average train duration 8h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €35 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 8h 12m |
First train 12:33 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: alex-Länderbahn und Vogtlandbahn-GmbH, Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy from Heidelberg to Prague trainsalex-Länderbahn und Vogtlandbahn-GmbH, Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy trains will get you between Heidelberg and Prague from €20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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.
České dráhy
FAQs: Trains from Heidelberg to Prague
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Prague
Most Heidelberg to Prague trains use the Heidelberg Hbf to Praha hlavní nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží. Use this guide to compare Heidelberg and Prague train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Heidelberg station do trains to Prague leave from?
Getting to Heidelberg Hbf from Heidelberg city centre
Heidelberg Hbf is 1 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg Hbf train station facilities and services
Heidelberg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Heid´s Grill, McDonald's, Uuuhmami, Taj Mahal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg Hbf. ATMs are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg Hbf. Information desks are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heidelberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Heidelberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Hotel, Qube Hotel, NH Heidelberg, Krokodil.
Getting to Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt from Heidelberg city centre
Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt is 1 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt train station facilities and services
Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: McDonald's, Saffron, Thanaphon, Krokodil
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt. ATMs are available at Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt. Information desks are available at Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Elite, Hotel Mille Stelle, Krokodil, Boardinghouse.
Getting to Heidelberg-Altstadt from Heidelberg city centre
Heidelberg-Altstadt is 2 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg-Altstadt train station facilities and services
Heidelberg-Altstadt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Persepolis, Zum Brückenaff, 'S' Kastanie, Choa
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. ATMs are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. Information desks are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heidelberg-Altstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Heidelberg-Altstadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Parkhotel Atlantic, Hackteufel, Goldener Falke, Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg.
Which Prague station do trains from Heidelberg 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 Masarykovo Nádraží from Prague city centre
Praha Masarykovo Nádraží train station facilities and services
Praha Masarykovo Nádraží 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 Kotleta, Café Imperial
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kings Court, Grand Hotel Bohemia, Hotel Paris Prague.
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.
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