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Schwarzenberg Palace
The city’s leading art museum in a noble palace, showing European works from medieval painting to the nineteenth century in elegant historic rooms.
Cheapest price
£53
Average price
£75
Fastest journey
8 h 26 m
Average duration
8 h 28 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
413 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Giessen to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Giessen to Prague will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.
To travel from Giessen to Prague you need to make at least 3 changes.
4155 · ICE 1559 · RJ 177
4152 · 24269 · ICE 1557 · S1
S5 · ICE 2592 · IC 2443 · RJ 383
4155 · ICE 621 · 3569+
24931
ICE 585 · 3569+
29317+
359
RE 15005 · S 36623 · ICE 2592 · IC 2443
S5 · ICE 2592 · IC 2443 · RJ 383
R 4155 · RB 24931 · ICE 621 · R 3569
4155 · ICE 621 · 3569+
24931
RB 29317 · ICE 585 · R 3569 · EC 359Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Giessen to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. 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 £24, and a flight costs an average of £79.
Distance: 413 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£69 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest | £131 Average Price |
9h 1m Average total duration 8h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 47m Average total duration 8h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Giessen to Prague trains for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:55 Giessen | 10h20 | 17:15 Prague | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:47 Giessen | 9h28 | 17:15 Prague | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:59 Giessen | 8h26 | 16:25 Prague | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:47 Giessen | 8h34 | 17:21 Prague | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:59 Giessen | 8h16 | 17:15 Prague | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:22 Giessen | 7h53 | 18:15 Prague | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Giessen to Prague run on average 10 times per day, taking around 8h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 413 km distance in 7h 53m.
Distance 413 km |
Average train duration 8h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 7h 53m |
First train 0:30 |
Last train 23:41 |
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The city’s leading art museum in a noble palace, showing European works from medieval painting to the nineteenth century in elegant historic rooms.
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Moderate for Europe. Beer, casual meals and public transport are good value, but central hotels and tourist areas cost more than in many Central European cities.
Tip around 5-10% in restaurants if service is good, often by rounding up. Round up taxi fares. In cafés, small change or rounding up is usual.
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Praha hlavní nádraží -> Václavské náměstí, Prague
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Giessen 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.

Most Giessen to Prague trains use the Gießen to Praha hlavní nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Praha-Holesovice. Use this guide to compare Giessen and Prague train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gießen 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 options include: Aydin Grill, Südwinde, Subway, Alt Giessen
Wi-Fi is available at Gießen. ATMs are available at Gießen.
Ticket office support is available at Gießen. Information desks are available at Gießen.
Luggage storage is available at Gießen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gießen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gießen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gießen.
Nearby hotels include Liebig-Hotel, Hotel Flamingo, Hotel Köhler, Hotel Adler.
Gießen Oswaldsgarten is 1 km from Giessen city centre. Public transport options include:
Gießen Oswaldsgarten 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 options include: McDonald's, Basilico, Aydin Grill, Südwinde
Wi-Fi is available at Gießen Oswaldsgarten. ATMs are available at Gießen Oswaldsgarten.
Ticket office support is available at Gießen Oswaldsgarten. Information desks are available at Gießen Oswaldsgarten.
Luggage storage is available at Gießen Oswaldsgarten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gießen Oswaldsgarten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gießen Oswaldsgarten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gießen Oswaldsgarten.
Nearby hotels include Liebig-Hotel, Hotel Flamingo, Hotel Köhler, Hotel Restaurant Gasthausbrauerei Alt Giessen.
Gießen Erdkauter Weg is 2 km from Giessen city centre. Public transport options include:
Gießen Erdkauter Weg 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 options include: McDonald's, #imStress, Hacienda, Cafeteria CaRe
Wi-Fi is available at Gießen Erdkauter Weg. ATMs are available at Gießen Erdkauter Weg.
Ticket office support is available at Gießen Erdkauter Weg. Information desks are available at Gießen Erdkauter Weg.
Luggage storage is available at Gießen Erdkauter Weg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gießen Erdkauter Weg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gießen Erdkauter Weg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gießen Erdkauter Weg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel heyligenstaedt.
Praha hlavní nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Restaurant Fantova Kavárna, Sushi Time
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esplanade Prague, Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag, Hotel City Central.
Praha-Holesovice is 2 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Restaurant Na Kovárně, Cross Club
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha-Holesovice. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha-Holesovice. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha-Holesovice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha-Holesovice: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha-Holesovice: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Mama Shelter Prague, Plaza Alta Hotel, Hotel Belvedere.
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 options include: Restaurant Kotleta, Café Imperial
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kings Court, Grand Hotel Bohemia, Hotel Paris Prague.
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