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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 27 Sept
£81
Average ticket price on 27 Sept
£128
Fastest journey on 27 Sept
11 h
Average journey duration on 27 Sept
11 h 13 m
Trains on 27 Sept
8
Distance
724 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Prague will cost around £128 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £81.
To travel from Rotterdam to Prague you need to make at least 3 changes.
IC 2823 · ICE 143 · RJ 177
IC 1418 · ICE 141 · RJ 383
IC 1143 · IC 3541 · 20083 · 10143
IC 2831 · ICE 145 · RJ 385
IC 1127 · IC 3525 · 20075 · 10127
IC 1127 · IC 3525 · 20075 · 10127
IC 1135 · IC 3533 · 20079 · 10135
IC 2843 · ICE 125 · ICE 641 · RJ 179
IC 1143 · IC 3541 · 20083 · 10143
IC 2043 · ICE 125 · ICE 641 · RJ 179The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Prague trains for today, Saturday 26 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2051 · ICE 127 · ICE 1657 · S1 | 14:05 Rotterdam Centraal | 19h05 | 9:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 5 changes | |
IC 2851 · ICE 127 · ICE 1657 · S1 | 14:19 Rotterdam Centraal | 18h51 | 9:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 5 changes | |
| Sunday 27 September | |||||
IC 1418 · ICE 141 · RJ 383 | On time 4:02 Rotterdam Centraal | 13h23 | 17:25 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
IC 2823 · ICE 143 · RJ 177 | On time 7:20 Rotterdam Centraal | 11h55 | 19:15 Prague-Holešovice | 2 changes | |
IC 1127 · IC 3525 · 20075 · 10127 | On time 8:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 11h00 | 19:15 Prague-Holešovice | 5 changes | |
IC 2831 · ICE 145 · RJ 385 | On time 9:20 Rotterdam Centraal | 12h05 | 21:25 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
IC 1135 · IC 3533 · 20079 · 10135 | On time 10:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 11h10 | 21:25 Prague hlavní nádraží | 5 changes | |
IC 2043 · ICE 125 · ICE 641 · RJ 179 | On time 12:05 Rotterdam Centraal | 11h26 | 23:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
IC 1143 · IC 3541 · 20083 · 10143 | On time 12:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 11h16 | 23:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 5 changes | |
IC 2843 · ICE 125 · ICE 641 · RJ 179 | On time 12:19 Rotterdam Centraal | 11h12 | 23:31 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Rotterdam to Prague run on average 7 times per day, taking around 10h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 724 km distance in 9h 38m.
Distance 724 km |
Average train duration 10h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 9h 38m |
First train 0:33 |
Last train 23:58 |
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Best time to book 49 days |
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Praha hlavní nádraží -> Václavské náměstí, Prague
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Prague trains use the Rotterdam Centraal to Praha hlavní nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Praha-Holesovice. Use this guide to compare Rotterdam and Prague train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Rotterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Smullers, Albert Heijn to go, Starbucks, La Place, Julia's, Ekmekci, LEON, The Doner Company, StationsHuiskamer, De Broodzaak, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are aTM machines are located outside the north side entrance and south side entrance.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00. Information desks are located inside the central hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Centraal: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
Nearby hotels include Rotterdam Marriott Hotel, Layin’ Rotterdam Central, Hostel Ani & Haakien.
Rotterdam Noord is 2 km from Rotterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Rotterdam Noord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Rotterdam Noord.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Noord.
Available at Rotterdam Noord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Noord: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Noord: Ramps.
Rotterdam Blaak 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 Fitzgerald, Markthal Rotterdam
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Blaak. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Rotterdam Blaak. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rotterdam Blaak: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Blaak: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Blaak: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak, citizenM Rotterdam, Ibis Rotterdam City Centre.
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 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.
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