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Balneologické múzeum Imricha Wintera
Town museum presenting Piešťany’s spa history, archaeology, and local heritage in a central historic building.
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£18
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£21
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
5 h 48 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
5 h 57 m
Trains on 19 Sept
3
Distance
297 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prague to Piestany is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Piestany will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 3 trains from Prague to Piestany, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 297 km distance in an average of 5 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 2 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 Piestany among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £20, while a flight costs an average of £462.
Distance: 297 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£20 Average Price Cheapest | £462 Average Price | £60 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Piestany:
A train is £11 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Prague to Piestany costing on average £32.
A train is £441 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Piestany costing on average £462.
Other travel options to Piestany take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 23m.
Coach takes on average 7h 25m.
Tickets start at around £20 compared to roughly £60 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £39. The journey takes 5h 23m versus 4h 22m 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..
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 Piestany trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 277+ RJ 1045 (Prague -> Žilina) | 9:37 Prague hlavní nádraží | 11h20 | 20:57 Piešťany | 1 change | |
EC 279+ RJ 1045 (Prague -> Žilina) | 11:37 Prague hlavní nádraží | 9h20 | 20:57 Piešťany | 1 change | |
RJ 253+ RJ 1045 (Prague -> Žilina)+ EC 131 | 12:37 Prague hlavní nádraží | 8h20 | 20:57 Piešťany | 2 changes | |
EC 281+ RJ 1045 (Prague -> Žilina) | 13:37 Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h20 | 20:57 Piešťany | 1 change | |
RJ 1045 (Prague -> Žilina) | 15:01 Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h56 | 20:57 Piešťany | 0 changesdirect |
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Trains from Prague to Piestany run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 297 km distance in 5h 28m.
Distance 297 km |
Average train duration 5h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 28m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:54 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Piestany — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Piestany trip today.
Town museum presenting Piešťany’s spa history, archaeology, and local heritage in a central historic building.
Small military history museum with aircraft, vehicles, and memorabilia, popular with aviation and history enthusiasts.
Exhibition space within the Balneological Museum focusing on the region’s history and spa development.
Main spa island with parks, promenades, historic spa buildings, and easy walking routes by the river.
Large landscaped town park ideal for gentle walks, shade, seasonal colour, and relaxing between spa visits.
Lively pedestrian promenade lined with shops and historic facades, linking the centre with the spa area.
Potato dumplings mixed with soft sheep’s cheese and topped with bacon. A defining Slovak comfort dish widely eaten across the country.
Small potato dumplings with braised cabbage, traditionally finished with bacon or lard. A rustic staple of western Slovak home cooking.
Thick potato pancakes, often flavoured with garlic and marjoram. Common at fairs and traditional eateries in the region.
Casual local venue for pizzas, pasta and everyday meals, valued for reliable service and an easy-going atmosphere.
Established Slovak restaurant near the centre, known for hearty regional dishes, grilled meats and a traditional, relaxed atmosphere.
Well-known restaurant offering Slovak and wider European dishes in an elegant setting popular for lunch, dinner and spa-town evenings.
Moderate for Slovakia: spa stays can raise costs, but everyday dining, coffee and local transport are reasonable for most visitors.
Service is usually not included. Round up or tip 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are appreciated in cafés.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague to Piestany 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 Piestany, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Prague to Piestany trains use the Praha hlavní nádraží to Piešťany station pair. Use this guide to compare Prague and Piestany 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-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-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.
Piešťany has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Piešťany.
ATMs are available at Piešťany.
Available at Piešťany: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Piešťany: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Piešťany.
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