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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 05 Sept
£72
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£122
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
11 h 31 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
14 h 17 m
Trains on 05 Sept
6
Distance
562 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucerne to Prague will cost around £122 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £72.
To travel from Lucerne to Prague you need to make at least 2 changes.
IC 668 · ICE 108 · ICE 598 · IC 2049
EC 178 · ICE 104 · ICE 594 · IC 2045
IR 2117 · EC 191+
363
IR 2113 · EC 99+
361
IR 2121 · EC 193 · IC 406 · RJ 576
IC 668 · ICE 108 · ICE 598 · IC 2049
IR 2113 · EC 99+
361
IR 2117 · EC 191+
363
EC 178 · ICE 104 · ICE 594 · IC 2045
RE 4724 · EC 62 · EC 150 · ICE 1657Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. 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 £60, while a flight costs an average of £159.
Distance: 562 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£97 Average Price | £60 Average Price Cheapest | £159 Average Price | £162 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 42m Average total duration 12h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 48m Average total duration 12h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Prague:
A coach is £37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Prague costing on average £97.
A coach is £99 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Prague costing on average £159.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 12m.
Coach takes on average 12h 18m.
Tickets start at around £97 compared to roughly £162 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £65. The journey takes 12h 12m versus 7h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Lucerne to Prague trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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IR 2113 · EC 99+ 361 | On time 8:35 Lucerne station | 11h46 | 20:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
IC 668 · ICE 108 · ICE 598 · IC 2049 | On time 9:54 Lucerne station | 11h31 | 21:25 Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
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Trains from Lucerne to Prague run on average 8 times per day, taking around 12h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £57 but you can travel from only £39 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 562 km distance in 11h 27m.
Distance 562 km |
Average train duration 12h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 11h 27m |
First train 0:30 |
Last train 23:57 |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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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.
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Praha hlavní nádraží -> Václavské náměstí, Prague
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucerne 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 Lucerne to Prague trains use the Luzern Bhf to Praha hlavní nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží. Use this guide to compare Lucerne and Prague train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Luzern Bhf 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, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant La Cucina, Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Luzern Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Luzern Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Luzern Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luzern Bhf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Bhf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Monopol Luzern, Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel, Hotel Central Luzern.
Luzern, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern, Bahnhof.
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 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.
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.
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