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Muzeum Śląska Cieszyńskiego
Regional museum presenting Silesian history, art and local culture in a historic building near the old centre.
Cheapest price on 14 Sept
£11
Average ticket price on 14 Sept
£13
Fastest journey on 14 Sept
4 h 12 m
Average journey duration on 14 Sept
4 h 17 m
Trains on 14 Sept
4
Distance
304 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prague to Cieszyn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Cieszyn will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
On Mon 14 Sept, we found 4 trains from Prague to Cieszyn, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 304 km distance in an average of 4 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 19 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Cieszyn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, while a flight costs an average of £112.
Distance: 304 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£17 Average Price Cheapest | £112 Average Price | £61 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 26m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Cieszyn:
A train is £95 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Cieszyn costing on average £112.
Other travel options to Cieszyn take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 10m.
Flight takes on average 5h 26m.
Tickets start at around £17 compared to roughly £61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £45. The journey takes 4h 10m versus 4h 0m 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.
Direct services run with RegioJet a.s., Leo Express, České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy (ČD).
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 Prague to Cieszyn trains for today, Sunday 13 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 1005/1028 (Prague -> Warsaw) · (Ostrava -> Brno) | 9:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h54 | 14:35 Frýdek-Místek, Vlakové Nádraží | 1 change | |
RJ 1007 (Prague -> Havířov) · (Brno -> Frýdek-Místek) | 11:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h24 | 17:05 Frýdek-Místek, Vlakové Nádraží | 1 change | |
RJ 1011 (Prague -> Košice) · (Brno -> Ostrava) | 14:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h24 | 19:05 Frýdek-Místek, Vlakové Nádraží | 1 change | |
RJ 1011 (Prague -> Košice) | 14:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h13 | 18:54 Český Těšín, nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1015 (Prague -> Návsí (Jablunkov)) · (Brno -> Ostrava) | 16:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h24 | 21:05 Frýdek-Místek, Vlakové Nádraží | 1 change | |
RJ 1015 (Prague -> Návsí (Jablunkov)) | 16:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h13 | 20:54 Český Těšín, nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1017 (Prague -> Návsí (Jablunkov)) · (Brno -> Ostrava) | 17:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h24 | 22:05 Frýdek-Místek, Vlakové Nádraží | 1 change | |
RJ 1017 (Prague -> Návsí (Jablunkov)) | 17:41 Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h10 | 21:51 Český Těšín, nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Prague to Cieszyn run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:17, the last at 23:20. The fastest train covers the 304 km distance in 4h 13m.
Distance 304 km |
Average train duration 4h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 4h 13m |
First train 1:17 |
Last train 23:20 |
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Discover the best of Cieszyn — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cieszyn trip today.
Regional museum presenting Silesian history, art and local culture in a historic building near the old centre.
Museum branch in the old palace park area showing hunting traditions, forestry themes and natural history collections.
Small museum dedicated to local printing and book culture, with old presses and exhibits on publishing in Cieszyn.
Main square framed by historic townhouses and arcades; the best starting point for exploring the old town on foot.
Historic shopping street with elegant facades, small shops and a pleasant route between the centre and Castle Hill.
Popular hilltop viewpoint area around the castle grounds, combining open spaces, heritage monuments and city panoramas.
A thin rye sourdough soup from Silesia, often served with sausage and egg. It is a staple festive and everyday dish in the region.
A regional blood sausage seasoned with groats and spices, commonly grilled or fried. It is a classic hearty dish in Cieszyn Silesia.
Rolled beef filled with bacon, onion and cucumber, usually served with gravy. It is one of the best-known celebratory Silesian main courses.
Established café and pastry spot popular for coffee, cakes and light meals. A good choice for trying local-style sweets.
Traditional Polish and Silesian restaurant in the historic centre, known for hearty local dishes in a warm, classic setting.
Well-known casual venue for Czech and Central European dishes, beer and generous portions near the border area.
Budget-friendly for Poland: meals, local transport and cafés are cheap, and stays usually cost less than in Kraków or Warsaw.
Service is usually not included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague to Cieszyn 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 Cieszyn, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Prague to Cieszyn trains use the Praha hlavní nádraží to Český Těšín station pair. Use this guide to compare Prague and Cieszyn train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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-Zahradní Město is 6 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha-Zahradní Město has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Praha-Zahradní Město.
ATMs are available at Praha-Zahradní Město.
Available at Praha-Zahradní Město: Parking, WC.
Available at Praha-Zahradní Město: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha-Zahradní Město.
Praha Libeň is 5 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha Libeň has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Praha Libeň.
ATMs are available at Praha Libeň.
Available at Praha Libeň: Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha Libeň: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha Libeň.
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