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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 on 29 Aug
£43
Average ticket price on 29 Aug
£106
Fastest journey on 29 Aug
7 h 29 m
Average journey duration on 29 Aug
7 h 57 m
Trains on 29 Aug
20
Distance
554 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kiel to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kiel to Prague will cost around £106 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
To travel from Kiel to Prague you need to make at least 2 changes.
11235 · RJ 479 · 14537
ICE 1541 · RJ 171+
21041+
81647
R 11237 · RB 81647 · ICE 1541 · rj 171
R 11235 · RE 82141 · rj 479
R 11223 · S 45159 · ICE 605 · rj 179
ICE 579 · ICE 2591 · RJ 383
ICE 579 · ICE 691 · RJ 383
ICE 579 · ICE 2591 · rj 383
R 11207 · ICE 507 · rj 175
11207 · ICE 507 · RJ 175Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £50, while a flight costs an average of £168.
Distance: 554 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£64 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest | £168 Average Price |
8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 23m Average total duration 10h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.3kg 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 Kiel to Prague trains for tomorrow, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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11253 · S3 · ICE 505 · RJ 173 | On time 4:05 Kiel Hbf | 9h20 | 13:25 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
R 11253 · S 45033 · ICE 505 · rj 173 | 4:05 Kiel Hbf | 9h20 | 13:25 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
R 11207 · ICE 507 · rj 175 | 6:37 Kiel Hbf | 8h38 | 15:15 Prague-Holešovice | 2 changes | |
11207 · ICE 507 · RJ 175 | On time 6:37 Kiel Hbf | 8h38 | 15:15 Prague-Holešovice | 2 changes | |
ICE 579 · ICE 2591 · RJ 383 | On time 9:56 Kiel Hbf | 7h29 | 17:25 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
ICE 579 · ICE 691 · RJ 383 | On time 9:56 Kiel Hbf | 7h29 | 17:25 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
ICE 579 · ICE 2591 · rj 383 | On time 9:56 Kiel Hbf | 7h29 | 17:25 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
R 11215 · S 43109 · ICE 601 · rj 177 | 10:37 Kiel Hbf | 8h38 | 19:15 Prague-Holešovice | 3 changes | |
11215 · S1 · ICE 601 · RJ 177 | On time 10:37 Kiel Hbf | 8h38 | 19:15 Prague-Holešovice | 3 changes | |
R 11219 · S 43133 · ICE 603 · rj 385 | 12:37 Kiel Hbf | 8h48 | 21:25 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
11219 · S1 · ICE 603 · RJ 385 | On time 12:37 Kiel Hbf | 8h48 | 21:25 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
ICE 773 · ICE 2595 · rj 179 | On time 14:00 Kiel Hbf | 9h31 | 23:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
ICE 773 · ICE 605 · RJ 179 | On time 14:00 Kiel Hbf | 9h31 | 23:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
R 11223 · S 45159 · ICE 605 · rj 179 | 14:37 Kiel Hbf | 8h54 | 23:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
11223 · S1 · ICE 605 · RJ 179 | On time 14:37 Kiel Hbf | 8h54 | 23:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
ICE 1541 · RJ 171+ 81647+ 21041 | On time 22:43 Kiel Hbf | 12h42 | 11:25 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Kiel to Prague run on average 9 times per day, taking around 7h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £34 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 554 km distance in 7h 9m.
Distance 554 km |
Average train duration 7h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 7h 9m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:41 |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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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 Kiel 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 Kiel to Prague trains use the Kiel Hbf to Praha hlavní nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Praha-Holesovice. Use this guide to compare Kiel and Prague train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Kiel Hbf 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: MUM&DAD, Lunatique, McDonald's, Campus Suite
Wi-Fi is available at Kiel Hbf. ATMs are available at Kiel Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Kiel Hbf. Information desks are available at Kiel Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Kiel Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kiel Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kiel Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kiel Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Wiking, Hotel Berliner Hof Kiel, Astor, InterCityHotel Kiel.
Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK is 2 km from Kiel city centre. Public transport options include:
Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Illy Espressobar, McDonald's, Gosch, Citti-Restaurant
Wi-Fi is available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK. ATMs are available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK.
Ticket office support is available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK. Information desks are available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK.
Luggage storage is available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK.
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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