The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Prague
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$80
Fastest journey
6 h 41 m
Average duration
6 h 43 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
444 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Prague will cost around $80 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $27.
Of the 23 trains that leave Budapest for Prague every day 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 444 km distance in an average of 6 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 45 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 1034 (Budapest -> Prague)
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague)
RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague)
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)
EC 272
EC 276Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $65.
Distance: 444 km
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$81 Average Price | $41 Average Price Cheapest | $251 Average Price |
8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Budapest to Prague train times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Prague trains for today, Sunday, 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 278 | 8:30 am Budapest-Nyugati | 6h45 | 3:15 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 278 | 8:30 am Budapest-Nyugati | 6h45 | 3:15 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
rjx 62 · rj 256 | 8:55 am Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 7h25 | 4:20 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
EC 276 | 10:30 am Budapest-Nyugati | 6h45 | 5:15 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 276 | 10:30 am Budapest-Nyugati | 6h45 | 5:15 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
rjx 64 · rj 78 | 10:55 am Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 7h20 | 6:15 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague) | 10:58 am Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 6h41 | 5:39 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague) | 10:58 am Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 6h53 | 5:51 pm Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 274 | 12:30 pm Budapest-Nyugati | 6h45 | 7:15 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 274 | 12:30 pm Budapest-Nyugati | 6h45 | 7:15 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
rjx 66 · rj 370 | 12:55 pm Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 7h20 | 8:15 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) | 1:58 pm Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 6h53 | 8:51 pm Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) | 1:58 pm Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 6h41 | 8:39 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 272 | 2:30 pm Budapest-Nyugati | 6h45 | 9:15 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 272 | 2:30 pm Budapest-Nyugati | 6h45 | 9:15 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
rjx 68 · rj 372 | 2:55 pm Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 7h24 | 10:19 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
EC 270 | 4:30 pm Budapest-Nyugati | 6h48 | 11:18 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 270 | 4:30 pm Budapest-Nyugati | 6h48 | 11:18 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EN 476 | 6:30 pm Budapest-Nyugati | 12h45 | 7:15 am Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EN 40476 | 6:30 pm Budapest-Nyugati | 7h31 | 2:01 am Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague) | 6:58 am Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 6h53 | 1:51 pm Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague) | 6:58 am Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 6h41 | 1:39 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 130 · rj 74 | 7:12 am Budapest-Nyugati | 7h03 | 2:15 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
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Overview: Train from Budapest to Prague
Trains from Budapest to Prague run on average 12 times per day, taking around 7h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 444 km distance in 6h 41m.
Distance 444 km |
Average train duration 7h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 6h 41m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Regiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) from Budapest to Prague trainsRegiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) trains will get you between Budapest and Prague from $21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Budapest to Prague train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest 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 Budapest, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Budapest Keleti, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, Budapest-Nyugati and Budapest-Deli. 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 Budapest Keleti, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Prague hlavní nádraží, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Prague
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Kerepesi út.
- Rosenstein Restaurant
- Huszar Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Hungaria City Center
- Baross City Hotel
- Royal Park Boutique Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-13 for regional trains
- Hall 3: platforms 14-18 for suburban trains
- Metro: Line M2, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 24
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Etele tér.
- Restaurant Etele Plaza
- KFC Etele Plaza
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Griff
- Hotel Ventura
- Hotel Berlin
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and domestic long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional and suburban train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M4
- Tram: Line 1, Line 19, Line 49
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Nyugati tér.
- Két Szerecsen
- Menza Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Parlament
- Radisson Blu Béke Hotel
- Hilton Budapest City
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for international trains
- Hall 2: domestic and regional train platforms
- Hall 3: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Tram: Line 4, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
- Déli Terasz Söröző
- Ibrahim török büfé
- Vagon Etterem
- Fornetti
- Trio pizza
- Turkish Döner KEBAB
- Déli Mosoly
- Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi
- Club D One
- Lokomotív Falatozó
- There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
- Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
- Christina Residence Budapest
- ibis Budapest Castle Hill
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
- Metro lines: M2 (red)
- Tram lines: 17, 56, 56A, 59, 59A, 59B, 61
- Bus lines: 21, 21A, 39, 102, 139, 140, 140A, N960, N990
- Train lines: IC, IR, S (10, 12, 30, 34, 35, 40, 42), Z30
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Access is available via Mester utca.
- Nándori Cukrászda
- Petrus Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- HUF 200
- Ibis Styles Budapest City
- Hotel Thomas Budapest
- Leonardo Hotel Budapest
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains
- Hall 2: freight services
- Tram: Line 2, Line 24
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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
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