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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 20 Oct
£61
Average ticket price on 20 Oct
£121
Fastest journey on 20 Oct
11 h 27 m
Average journey duration on 20 Oct
11 h 54 m
Trains on 20 Oct
9
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 £121 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £61.
To travel from Lucerne to Prague you need to make at least 2 changes.
IC 684 · ICE 100 · ICE 590 · 16501
IR 2324 · ICE 276 · ICE 1657 · S1
IR 2312 · ICE 372 · ICE 565 · 88619
EC 178 · ICE 104 · ICE 594 · IC 2045
IC 668 · ICE 108 · ICE 598 · IC 2049
IR 2312 · ICE 372 · ICE 565 · 88619
IC 668 · ICE 108 · ICE 598 · IC 2049
IR 2571 · EC 99 · 78926 · Bus RE25
IR 2312 · ICE 372 · ICE 1651 · S1
IR 2312 · ICE 372 · RJ 385Trains from Lucerne to Prague run on average 9 times per day, taking around 10h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £36 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 562 km distance in 9h 45m.
Distance 562 km |
Average train duration 10h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 9h 45m |
First train 0:30 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
The table below shows live departures for Lucerne to Prague trains for today, Monday 19 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 178 · ICE 104 · ICE 594 · IC 2045 | 13:54 Lucerne station | 16h16 | 6:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 6 changes | |
IR 2324 · ICE 276 · ICE 1657 · S1 | 14:54 Lucerne station | 17h16 | 8:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 5 changes | |
IC 684 · ICE 100 · ICE 590 · 16501 | 17:54 Lucerne station | 15h16 | 9:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 6 changes | |
| Tuesday 20 October | |||||
IR 2571 · EC 99 · 78926 · Bus RE25 | 8:35 Lucerne station | 11h46 | 20:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 5 changes | |
IR 2312 · ICE 372 · ICE 1651 · rj 385 | 8:54 Lucerne station | 12h31 | 21:25 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
IR 2312 · ICE 372 · ICE 1651 · S1 | 8:54 Lucerne station | 12h16 | 21:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 5 changes | |
IR 2312 · ICE 372 · ICE 565 · 88619 | 8:54 Lucerne station | 11h27 | 20:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 6 changes | |
IR 2312 · ICE 372 · RJ 385 | On time 8:54 Lucerne station | 12h31 | 21:25 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 | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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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A broad boulevard of shops, hotels and major buildings. It is a useful base for city walks and an important setting in modern Czech history.
A landscaped hilltop park with orchards, paths and one of Prague’s finest sunset views. It feels local, relaxed and well away from the busiest crowds.
Slow-braised beef in a creamy root-vegetable sauce, usually with bread dumplings. A classic Czech Sunday dish strongly associated with Bohemian home cooking.
Roast pork with sauerkraut and bread or potato dumplings. It is one of the most traditional hearty Czech pub and family meals.
Goulash in the Czech style, usually beef, onions and paprika, often served with bread dumplings. A staple of Prague pubs and traditional kitchens.
Stylish restaurant focused on updated Czech cuisine and Czech wines, with a polished but relaxed atmosphere close to the city centre.
Well-known Lokál branch for Pilsner, svíčková and pub staples, with a busy modern beer-hall atmosphere in central Prague.
Long-established venue known for roast meats, Czech specialities and beer, with striking Art Nouveau interiors by Municipal House.
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
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There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:16, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 117 km distance in 2h 4m.
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Most Lucerne to Prague trains use the Luzern Bhf to Praha hlavní nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Praha-Holesovice. 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.
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-Smichov is 3 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha-Smichov has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Praha-Smichov.
ATMs are available at Praha-Smichov.
Available at Praha-Smichov: Parking, WC.
Available at Praha-Smichov: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha-Smichov.
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