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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 18 Oct
£20
Average ticket price on 18 Oct
£59
Fastest journey on 18 Oct
3 h 36 m
Average journey duration on 18 Oct
3 h 40 m
Trains on 18 Oct
31
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 £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
On Sun 18 Oct, we found 31 trains from Leipzig to Prague, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 200 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 46 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.
IC 2045 · S1 · 28023 · R 671
IC 2047 · RJ 179
R 16515 · rj 175
R 16511 · rj 173
R 16519 · rj 383
IC 2445 · RJ 175
IC 2441 · RJ 177
EC 459
IC 2443 · RJ 383
IC 2049 · RJ 385Trains from Leipzig to Prague run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:18, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 200 km distance in 3h 13m.
Distance 200 km |
Average train duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 3h 13m |
First train 0:18 |
Last train 23:54 |
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The table below shows live departures for Leipzig to Prague trains for today, Saturday 17 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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R 16501 · S 31707 · Os 28000 · R 677 | 4:00 Leipzig Hbf | 5h10 | 9:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
S2 · 16505 · RJX 251 | On time 5:49 Leipzig Markt | 4h33 | 10:22 Prague-Holešovice | 2 changes | |
16505 · RJX 251 | On time 6:00 Leipzig Hbf | 4h22 | 10:22 Prague-Holešovice | 1 change | |
R 16505 · rj 251 | 6:00 Leipzig Hbf | 4h22 | 10:22 Prague-Holešovice | 1 change | |
S4 · IC 2449 · RJ 171 | On time 7:14 Leipzig Markt | 4h11 | 11:25 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
IC 2449 · rj 171 | On time 7:25 Leipzig Hbf | 4h00 | 11:25 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
IC 2449 · RJ 171 | On time 7:25 Leipzig Hbf | 4h00 | 11:25 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
S2 · 16509 · 28004 · R 683 | 7:49 Leipzig Markt | 5h21 | 13:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
16509 · 28004 · R 683 | 8:00 Leipzig Hbf | 5h10 | 13:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
S1 · ICE 1553 · 16549 · 28004 | 8:24 Leipzig Markt | 4h46 | 13:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
ICE 1553 · 16549 · 28004 · R 683 | On time 8:37 Leipzig Hbf | 4h33 | 13:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
ICE 1553 · R 16549 · Os 28004 · R 683 | On time 8:37 Leipzig Hbf | 4h33 | 13:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
S5 · IC 2447 · RJ 173 | On time 9:29 Leipzig Markt | 3h56 | 13:25 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
IC 2447 · RJ 173 | On time 9:39 Leipzig Hbf | 3h46 | 13:25 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
IC 2447 · rj 173 | On time 9:39 Leipzig Hbf | 3h46 | 13:25 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
S1 · ICE 1555 · S1 · 28006 | 10:24 Leipzig Markt | 4h46 | 15:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
ICE 1555 · S 31731 · Os 28006 · R 685 | On time 10:38 Leipzig Hbf | 4h32 | 15:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
ICE 1555 · S1 · 28006 · R 685 | On time 10:38 Leipzig Hbf | 4h32 | 15:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
S5 · IC 2445 · RJ 175 | On time 11:29 Leipzig Markt | 3h46 | 15:15 Prague-Holešovice | 2 changes | |
IC 2445 · rj 175 | On time 11:39 Leipzig Hbf | 3h36 | 15:15 Prague-Holešovice | 1 change | |
IC 2445 · RJ 175 | On time 11:39 Leipzig Hbf | 3h36 | 15:15 Prague-Holešovice | 1 change | |
S1 · ICE 1557 · S1 · 28008 | 12:24 Leipzig Markt | 4h46 | 17:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
ICE 1557 · S 31739 · Os 28008 · R 689 | On time 12:38 Leipzig Hbf | 4h32 | 17:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
ICE 1557 · S1 · 28008 · R 689 | On time 12:38 Leipzig Hbf | 4h32 | 17:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
S5 · IC 2443 · RJ 383 | On time 13:29 Leipzig Markt | 3h56 | 17:25 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
IC 2443 · RJ 383 | On time 13:39 Leipzig Hbf | 3h46 | 17:25 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
IC 2443 · rj 383 | On time 13:39 Leipzig Hbf | 3h46 | 17:25 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
S1 · ICE 1559 · S1 · 28010 | 14:24 Leipzig Markt | 4h46 | 19:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
ICE 1559 · S1 · 28010 · R 693 | On time 14:38 Leipzig Hbf | 4h32 | 19:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
ICE 1559 · S 31747 · Os 28010 · R 693 | On time 14:38 Leipzig Hbf | 4h32 | 19:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
S5 · IC 2441 · RJ 177 | On time 15:29 Leipzig Markt | 3h46 | 19:15 Prague-Holešovice | 2 changes | |
IC 2441 · RJ 177 | On time 15:39 Leipzig Hbf | 3h36 | 19:15 Prague-Holešovice | 1 change | |
IC 2441 · rj 177 | On time 15:39 Leipzig Hbf | 3h36 | 19:15 Prague-Holešovice | 1 change | |
S1 · ICE 1651 · S1 · 28012 | 16:24 Leipzig Markt | 4h46 | 21:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
ICE 1651 · S 31755 · Os 28012 · R 697 | On time 16:38 Leipzig Hbf | 4h32 | 21:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
ICE 1651 · S1 · 28012 · R 697 | On time 16:38 Leipzig Hbf | 4h32 | 21:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
S5 · IC 2049 · RJ 385 | On time 17:29 Leipzig Markt | 3h56 | 21:25 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
IC 2049 · rj 385 | On time 17:39 Leipzig Hbf | 3h46 | 21:25 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
IC 2049 · RJ 385 | On time 17:39 Leipzig Hbf | 3h46 | 21:25 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
S2 · 16531 · RJ 179 | On time 18:49 Leipzig Markt | 4h42 | 23:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
16531 · RJ 179 | On time 19:00 Leipzig Hbf | 4h31 | 23:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
R 16531 · rj 179 | 19:00 Leipzig Hbf | 4h31 | 23:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
ICE 1655 · NJ 457 | On time 20:38 Leipzig Hbf | 3h48 | 0:26 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
S5 · IC 2045 · S1 · 28023 | 21:29 Leipzig Markt | 9h41 | 7:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
IC 2045 · S1 · 28023 · R 673 | On time 21:39 Leipzig Hbf | 9h31 | 7:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
IC 2045 · S 31775 · Os 28023 · Sp 1977 | On time 21:39 Leipzig Hbf | 8h33 | 6:12 Praha-Bubny | 4 changes | |
S4 · 16539 · S1 · 28000 | 22:57 Leipzig Markt | 10h13 | 9:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
16539 · S1 · 28000 · R 677 | 23:08 Leipzig Hbf | 10h02 | 9:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
R 16539 · S 31703 · Os 28000 · R 677 | 23:08 Leipzig Hbf | 10h02 | 9:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
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Praha hlavní nádraží -> Václavské náměstí, Prague
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.

Most Leipzig to Prague trains use the Leipzig Hauptbahnhof to Praha hlavní nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Praha-Holesovice. Use this guide to compare Leipzig and Prague train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Zchocolat, Vapiano Leipzig
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof, a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Leipzig.
Leipzig Messe is 6 km from Leipzig city centre. Public transport options include:
Leipzig Messe 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: Dönerhaus, Grand Canyon, Graf Zeppelin, Glücksboot Asia-Erlebnisgastronomie
Wi-Fi is available at Leipzig Messe. ATMs are available at Leipzig Messe.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Messe. Information desks are available at Leipzig Messe.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Messe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Messe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Messe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Messe.
Leipzig Markt 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: China White, Cafe Barbakane, X-Maza, Vodkaria
Wi-Fi is available at Leipzig Markt. ATMs are available at Leipzig Markt.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Markt. Information desks are available at Leipzig Markt.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Markt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Markt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Markt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Markt.
Nearby hotels include Seaside Park, Pentahotel Leipzig, Victors Residenzhotel, Marriott.
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-Vršovice is 3 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha-Vršovice has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ansámbl, Bad Flash Bar, Café Sladkovský
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Praha-Vršovice. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha-Vršovice. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha-Vršovice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha-Vršovice: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha-Vršovice: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mars, Hotel Slavia, Hotel Nabucco.
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