The cheapest and fastest trains from Warsaw to Prague
Cheapest price
$61
Average price
$151
Fastest journey
7 h 57 m
Average duration
8 h 8 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
517 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Warsaw to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Warsaw to Prague will cost around $151 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $61.
Of the 14 trains that leave Warsaw for Prague every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 517 km distance in an average of 8 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 12 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.
EC 44 · IC 265
EC 48 · IC 263
IC 131
EIP 1304 · IC 107 · SC 500
EC 44 · IC 265
IC 112
EC 44 · IC 265
EC 44 · IC 265
EC 48 · IC 263
EC 48 · IC 263Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Warsaw to Prague
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $231.
Distance: 517 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$87 Average Price | $44 Average Price Cheapest | $484 Average Price |
8h 50m Average total duration 8h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 14m Average total duration 9h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Warsaw to Prague train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 16190 · IC 461 | 10:33 pm Warsaw Central | 9h33 | 8:06 am Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
IC 16190 · IC 461 | 10:33 pm Warsaw Central | 9h33 | 8:06 am Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
| Wednesday, 5 November | |||||
IC 1624+ KD 69635+ LET 7172 · R 862 | 7:14 am Warsaw Central | 11h52 | 7:06 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
IC 1624 · IC 265 | 7:14 am Warsaw Central | 12h56 | 8:10 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
IC 1624 · IC 263 | 7:14 am Warsaw Central | 8h58 | 4:12 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
EC 48 · IC 263 | On time 8:00 am Warsaw Central | 8h12 | 4:12 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
EC 48 · IC 263 · IC 265 | On time 8:00 am Warsaw Central | 12h10 | 8:10 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
EC 48 · IC 263 · IC 263 | On time 8:00 am Warsaw Central | 8h12 | 4:12 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
EC 48 · IC 263 | On time 8:00 am Warsaw Central | 8h12 | 4:12 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
IC 16152 · IC 265 | 8:04 am Warsaw Central | 12h06 | 8:10 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
IC 131 | 8:08 am Warsaw Central | 8h28 | 4:36 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 131 | 8:08 am Warsaw Central | 8h28 | 4:36 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EIP 1304 · IC 107 · SC 500 | 9:35 am Warsaw Central | 9h46 | 7:21 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
EC 44 · IC 265 | On time 12:00 pm Warsaw Central | 8h10 | 8:10 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
EC 44 · IC 265 | On time 12:00 pm Warsaw Central | 8h10 | 8:10 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
IC 112 | 12:39 pm Warsaw Central | 7h57 | 8:36 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Warsaw to Prague
Distance 517 km |
Average train duration 8h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 8h 2m |
First train 04:08 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Regiojet, Leo Express, PKP Intercity from Warsaw to Prague trainsDeutsche Bahn, Regiojet, Leo Express, PKP Intercity trains will get you between Warsaw and Prague from $29. 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.
Regiojet
Leo Express
PKP Intercity
FAQs: Warsaw to Prague train

Passengers board the train most frequently from Warsaw Central, 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 Warsaw and Prague
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Al. Jerozolimskie.
- Strefa Centralna
- Restauracja Halka
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- PLN 2
- Warsaw Marriott Hotel
- InterContinental Warsaw
- Novotel Warszawa Centrum
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for long-distance and international trains
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional and suburban trains
- Metro: Line M2
- Tram: Lines 7, 9, 22, 24, 25
- 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. You can access the car park at Kijowska 16.
- Mateusz Gessler Restaurant
- Bistro Praga
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- PLN 2
- Hotel Hetman
- Hotel Wiatraczna
- Hotel Praski
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for regional and international trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Metro: Line M2
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Lines 7, 13, 22, 24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Aleje Jerozolimskie.
- Restaurant Warszawski Lukier
- Bistro Trojka
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- PLN 2
- Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel
- Campanile Varsovie
- Golden Tulip Warsaw Centre
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for long-distance trains
- Hall 3: bus terminal
- Tram: Line 1, Line 7, Line 9, Line 25
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance services
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available from Żwirki i Wigury Street.
- Restaurant Sami Swoi
- Misa
- Outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- PLN 2
- Courtyard by Marriott Warsaw Airport
- Renaissance Warsaw Airport Hotel
- Hampton by Hilton Warsaw Airport
- Cost PLN 20
- Located in the main terminal
- Located in the main terminal
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Lounge Area: executive lounges and waiting areas
- Train: SKM S2, S3
- 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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