The cheapest and fastest trains from Leipzig to Prague
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$100
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 12 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
200 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leipzig to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leipzig to Prague will cost around $100 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $42.
To travel from Leipzig to Prague you need to make at least one change.
ICE 1553 · S1 · 5444 · R 683
ICE 1555 · S1 · 5446 · R 685
ICE 1557 · S1 · 5448 · R 689
IC 2445 · RJ 175
ICE 1555 · S 31731 · Os 5446 · R 685
IC 2445 · RJ 175
IC 2445 · rj 175
R 16511 · rj 173
16511 · RJ 173
ICE 1555 · S1 · 5446 · R 685Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Leipzig to Prague
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 27m. 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 coach costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $323.
Distance: 200 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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$65 Average Price | $30 Average Price Cheapest | $462 Average Price |
4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 48m Average total duration 9h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Leipzig to Prague train times
The table below shows live departures for Leipzig to Prague trains for today, Saturday, 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1553 · S 31723 · Os 5444 · R 683 | On time 7:37 am Leipzig Hbf | 4h33 | 12:10 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
ICE 1553 · S1 · 5444 · R 683 | On time 7:37 am Leipzig Hbf | 4h33 | 12:10 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
IC 2447 · RJ 173 | On time 8:25 am Leipzig Hbf | 4h00 | 12:25 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
IC 2447 · rj 173 | On time 8:25 am Leipzig Hbf | 4h00 | 12:25 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
ICE 1555 · S 31731 · Os 5446 · R 685 | On time 9:38 am Leipzig Hbf | 4h32 | 2:10 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
ICE 1555 · S1 · 5446 · R 685 | On time 9:38 am Leipzig Hbf | 4h32 | 2:10 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
IC 2445 · RJ 175 | On time 10:25 am Leipzig Hbf | 3h50 | 2:15 pm Prague-Holešovice | 1 change | |
IC 2445 · rj 175 | On time 10:25 am Leipzig Hbf | 3h50 | 2:15 pm Prague-Holešovice | 1 change | |
ICE 1557 · S 31739 · Os 5448 · R 689 | On time 11:38 am Leipzig Hbf | 4h32 | 4:10 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
ICE 1557 · S1 · 5448 · R 689 | On time 11:38 am Leipzig Hbf | 4h32 | 4:10 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leipzig to Prague
Trains from Leipzig to Prague run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 but you can travel from only $22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 200 km distance in 3h 38m.
Distance 200 km |
Average train duration 3h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 38m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Leipzig to Prague trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Leipzig and Prague from $22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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.
FAQs: Leipzig to Prague train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leipzig 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 Leipzig, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Leipzig Hbf, Leipzig Hbf, Ostseite, Leipzig Markt, Leipzig Messe, Leipzig-Plagwitz and Leipzig Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz. When arriving in Prague, you can end your trip in train stations like Prague hlavní nádraží, Prague-Holešovice and Praha-Kačerov.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Leipzig Hbf, 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 Leipzig and Prague
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Willy-Brandt-Platz.
- Restaurant Zchocolat
- Vapiano Leipzig
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof
- a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Leipzig
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-13 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 14-23
- Hall 3: shopping and dining area
- Tram: Lines 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S5X, S6
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with multiple entry points around the station.
- Restaurant Weinstock
- Auerbachs Keller
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof
- Leipzig Marriott Hotel
- IntercityHotel Leipzig
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-12 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: shopping and dining area
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 7, 10, 12, 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S5X, S6
- China White
- Cafe Barbakane
- X-Maza
- Vodkaria
- Seaside Park
- Pentahotel Leipzig
- Victors Residenzhotel
- Marriott
- 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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