Getting to Prague

Getting to Prague by train

There are two international train stations in Prague. The largest is Main Station (Wilsonovo nádraží), located in the city centre, a few minutes walk from Wenceslas Square (Václavské nádraží). The second, Nádraží Holešovice is situated in Prague 7, which is 5km north of Wenceslas Square. Both stations are on the metro C (red) line and there are also bus connections between the two stations.

Both feature restaurants, fast-food outlets, snack bars, and shops. There is a selection of accommodation to suit all budgets, within close proximity of both stations.

International trains offer connections to Slovakia, Poland, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Hungary, Belarus, Croatia*, Russia, Monte Negro, and Ukraine. Ticket prices may vary depending on whether they are purchased in the Czech Republic or elsewhere.

*Train to Croatia operates during the summer months only

Railway carriers in the Czech Republic:

České dráhy is the national railway carrier and provides connections between Prague and other European cities. Two private carriers, RegioJet and LeoExpress offer connections to Slovakia.

Direct international connections from/to Prague provided by České dráhy (ČD):

Austria

City	Trains daily	Duration	Train	Fare
Vienna	7	3h 59min	Railjet	1100CZK approx

Germany

City	Trains daily	Duration	Train	Fare
Dresden	8	2h 15min	EC, EN	700CZK approx
Berlin	8	4h 30min	EC, EN	from 800CZK
Hamburg	4	6h 45min	EC	from 1000CZK
Munich	6	6h (approx.)	Ex, Ec	from 660CZK

Hungary

City	Trains daily	Duration	Train	Fare
Budapest	6	6h 46min	EC, EN	800CZK approx

Poland

City	Trains daily	Duration	Train	Fare
Warsaw	2	8h 30min	EC	1100CZK approx

Slovakia

City	Trains daily	Duration	Train	Fare
Bratislava	8	4h	EC, EN	approx. 500CZK

Direct international connections to Prague:

Switzerland (Zürich) – Dep. Zürich 7:42pm, arr. Prague 9:28am.

Ukraine (Kiev) – Dep. Kiev 11:15pm, arr. Prague three days later 7:39am.

Belarus (Minsk) – Dep. Minsk Wed and Fri 4:25, arr. Prague the next day 8:28am.

Russia (Moscow) – Dep. Moscow Wed and Fri 7:46am, arr. Prague the next day 8:28am.

Monte Negro (Bar) – Dep. Bar Thurs and Sun 9:00am arr. Prague the next day 2:10pm.

Croatia (Split)* - Dep. Split Wed and Sat 7:12pm, arr. Prague the next day 6:08pm.

*Operates from 18 June to 27 August only

Getting to Prague by air

Prague’s international airport, Václav Havel Airport Prague (formerly Prague-Ruzyně Airport), is located on the outskirts of the city in the Ruzyně district.

AIRLINES:

The three largest carriers serving Václav Havel Airport Prague are:

• Czech Airlines (ČSA) - flights to European destinations, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and South Korea.
• Smartwings - operates flights to France, Italy, Turkey, Spain, Croatia, Greece, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Portugal, Israel, Albania, Monte Negro, and Russia.
• EasyJet - flights to The Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, France, and the United Kingdom

Other carriers: Croatia Airlines, Russian Airlines, Korean Air, Bulgaria Air, Air France, Air Serbia, British Air, FinnAir, Air Canada, Austrian Airlines.

Low-cost carriers: Smartwings, EasyJet.