The cheapest and fastest trains from Nuremberg to Prague
Cheapest price
£80
Average price
£156
Fastest journey
4 h 39 m
Average duration
4 h 39 m
Trains per day
25
Distance
251 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuremberg to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg to Prague will cost around £156 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £80.
To travel from Nuremberg to Prague you need to make at least one change.
Bus EV · RE 5283 · IC 559
Bus EV · RE 5287 · IC 515
Bus EV · RE 5285 · IC 561
RE 3561+
355
RE 3565+
357
RE 3561+
355
RE 3565+
357
RE 3573 · EC 361
RE 3569 · EC 359
RE 3565 · EC 357Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Nuremberg to Prague
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a flight costs an average of £310.
Distance: 251 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£47 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest | £376 Average Price |
5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Nuremberg to Prague train times
The table below shows live departures for Nuremberg to Prague trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE 57871 · RE 3553+ 365 | 04:29 Nuremberg Hbf | 4h53 | 09:22 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
Bus EV · RE 5281 · IC 557 | 05:05 Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz | 5h17 | 10:22 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
RE 3557 · EC 353 | On time 06:43 Nuremberg Hbf | 4h39 | 11:22 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
RE 3557+ 353 | On time 06:43 Nuremberg Hbf | 4h39 | 11:22 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
Bus EV · RE 5283 · IC 559 | 07:05 Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz | 5h17 | 12:22 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
ag 63057+ RE 4854+ 355 | On time 07:07 Nuremberg Hbf | 6h15 | 13:22 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
ag 63057+ RE 4854+ 359 | On time 07:07 Nuremberg Hbf | 10h15 | 17:22 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
ag 63057+ RE 4854+ 357 | On time 07:07 Nuremberg Hbf | 8h15 | 15:22 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
RE 3559+ 357 | On time 07:43 Nuremberg Hbf | 7h39 | 15:22 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
RE 3559+ 355 | On time 07:43 Nuremberg Hbf | 5h39 | 13:22 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
RE 3559+ 359 | On time 07:43 Nuremberg Hbf | 9h39 | 17:22 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
ag 63059+ 355 · 361 | On time 08:11 Nuremberg Hbf | 11h11 | 19:22 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
ag 63059+ 355 · 359 | On time 08:11 Nuremberg Hbf | 9h11 | 17:22 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
ag 63059+ 355 · 357 | On time 08:11 Nuremberg Hbf | 7h11 | 15:22 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
RE 3561+ 361 | On time 08:43 Nuremberg Hbf | 10h39 | 19:22 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
RE 3561+ 357 | On time 08:43 Nuremberg Hbf | 6h39 | 15:22 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
RE 3561+ 355 | On time 08:43 Nuremberg Hbf | 4h39 | 13:22 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
RE 3561+ 359 | On time 08:43 Nuremberg Hbf | 8h39 | 17:22 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
RE 3561 · EC 355 | On time 08:43 Nuremberg Hbf | 4h39 | 13:22 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
Bus EV · RE 5285 · IC 561 | 09:05 Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz | 5h17 | 14:22 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
RE 59491 · RE 4856+ 357 | On time 09:11 Nuremberg Hbf | 6h11 | 15:22 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
RE 59491 · RE 4856+ 361 | On time 09:11 Nuremberg Hbf | 10h11 | 19:22 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
RE 59491 · RE 4856+ 359 | On time 09:11 Nuremberg Hbf | 8h11 | 17:22 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
RE 3565+ 357 | On time 10:43 Nuremberg Hbf | 4h39 | 15:22 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
RE 3565 · EC 357 | On time 10:43 Nuremberg Hbf | 4h39 | 15:22 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
Bus EV · RE 5287 · IC 515 | 11:05 Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz | 5h17 | 16:22 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
RE 3569 · EC 359 | 12:43 Nuremberg Hbf | 4h39 | 17:22 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
RE 3573 · EC 361 | 14:43 Nuremberg Hbf | 4h39 | 19:22 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
RE 3577 · EC 363 | 16:43 Nuremberg Hbf | 4h41 | 21:24 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nuremberg to Prague
Trains from Nuremberg to Prague run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 251 km distance in 4h 39m.
Distance 251 km |
Average train duration 4h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 39m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Alex, Deutsche Bahn from Nuremberg to Prague trainsAlex, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Nuremberg and Prague from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Alex
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Trains Nuremberg to Prague
Train company DB operates eight trains from Nuremberg to Prague every day. Most services require one transfer and take between four and five hours to complete the journey. The journeys begin and end in large, well-equipped stations that are located in city centres, and are exceptionally well-serviced by public transport.
Nuremberg to Prague train times: daily departures
There are eight departures each day for trains from Nuremberg to Prague, at approximately two-hour intervals. The earliest train each weekday leaves at about 5:30 a.m., and the latest service just after 7:00 p.m.
How long is the journey by train from Nuremberg to Prague?
None of the journeys from Nuremberg to Prague are direct - six require one transfer, one requires four transfers and one (the last one each day) requires five transfers. The six journeys requiring one transfer take between four and five hours to complete. The two routes requiring more transfers take between 11 and 12 hours to complete.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Nuremberg to Prague?
Departure train station: all departures are from Nuremberg's central station (or hauptbahnhof). This is Nuremberg's major public transport hub, and so is easily accessible by public transport or walking. Facilities at the station include food and drink outlets, shops, waiting rooms, toilets, ATMs and left-luggage facilities.
Arrival train station: all trains from Nuremberg arrive at Prava Hlavni Nadrasi station, Prague's largest railway station. The station is located in Prague's city centre and is about one mile away from Prague's Old Town. Local trains, buses, taxis and airport shuttles are easily secured from outside the station. Facilities in the station include restaurants, shops, left-luggage service, ATMs, car rental services and waiting rooms.
Which train companies travel from Nuremberg to Prague?
Only DB (Deutshe Bahn) operates trains from Nuremburg to Prague.
Nuremberg to Prague trains: services on board
DB offers first or second-class travel on its trains on this route. First-class offers more spacious seating, as well as newspapers and access to lounges. Both classes offer access to WiFi on board. Luggage should be kept to two suitcases and one piece of hand luggage per person. Bicycles and other unusual items can be carried, but it is best to check beforehand as these are only allowed in designated carriages. Pets can be carried as long as they are small, and in a suitable container. Dogs to be placed on the floor should not be larger than an average cat. Arrangements can be made for larger dogs, but a separate ticket will be required for the animal. DB offers services to travellers with limited mobility and disabilities. It is best to arrange these services prior to the departure date.
How to find cheap train tickets from Nuremberg to Prague?
Online booking allows for easy comparison of prices between journeys at different times of the day, or on different days. It also provides the best chance of securing special deals, as does flexibility with respect to dates. Shorter journeys on this route are often more expensive, so booking services that take longer and require more changes will usually yield cheaper results.
FAQs: Nuremberg to Prague train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nuremberg 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nuremberg and Prague
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 19:00
- Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located close to Platform 5.
- Burger King
- Cantina Estacion Mediterrano
- Coffee Fellows
- Dallmayr Cafebar
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Subway
- Sportsbar
- Istanbul Döner
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, tactile guiding strips, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- IntercityHotel Nuremberg
- Park Plaza Nuremberg
- Novotel Nürnberg Centre Ville
- Located near the main entrance, close to the escalators.
- SportgaststätteTSV Altenfurt
- Restaurant Daucher
- Sara & Luigi
- Postkutsche
- Hotel Daucher
- Postkutsche
- Silberhorn
- Café Blaupause
- Harput Imbiss
- Der Beck
- Pizzeria ALLAGO
- NOVINA HOTEL Wöhrdersee
- Hotel Meteor
- Best Western Hotel Nürnberg
- Hotel am Heideloffplatz
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Partyzánská street.
- Restaurant Na Kovárně
- Cross Club
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CZK 10
- Mama Shelter Prague
- Plaza Alta Hotel
- Hotel Belvedere
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Germany, Austria, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Metro: Line C
- Tram: Lines 6, 12, 17
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several public parking options.
- Restaurant Kotleta
- Café Imperial
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- CZK 10
- Hotel Kings Court
- Grand Hotel Bohemia
- Hotel Paris Prague
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for regional and suburban trains
- Metro: Line B
- Tram: Lines 3, 5, 14, 24
- Bus: Several lines available
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