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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 24 Oct
£22
Average ticket price on 24 Oct
£67
Fastest journey on 24 Oct
7 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 24 Oct
7 h 54 m
Trains on 24 Oct
37
Distance
389 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Villach to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Villach to Prague will cost around £67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
On Sat 24 Oct, we found 37 trains from Villach to Prague, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 389 km distance in an average of 7 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 59 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.
ICE 210 · rjx 19975 · EC 334
S 1730 · ICE 210 · rjx 19975 · EC 334
S 4218 · EC 114 · rjx 165 · Sp 3806
ICE 118 · rjx 161 · Sp 3804 · R 663
EC 114 · rjx 165 · Sp 3806 · R 702
RJX 56
rj 56
rj 254
RJX 52
rj 52Trains from Villach to Prague run on average 13 times per day, taking around 8h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 389 km distance in 5h 14m.
Distance 389 km |
Average train duration 8h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 14m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:46 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Villach to Prague trains for today, Friday 23 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
rj 859 · EC 102 · rj 276 | 9:36 Villach Hbf | 8h47 | 18:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
S 4214 · rj 56 | 11:09 Villach Westbahnhof | 8h14 | 19:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
rj 56 | 11:33 Villach Hbf | 7h50 | 19:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 56 | 11:33 Villach Hbf | 7h50 | 19:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
rj 751 · EC 202 · rj 274 | 11:36 Villach Hbf | 8h47 | 20:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
S 4216 · rj 113 · rj 54 | 12:09 Villach Westbahnhof | 9h14 | 21:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
rj 113 · rj 54 | 12:36 Villach Hbf | 8h47 | 21:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
S 4218 · EC 114 · rjx 165 · Sp 3806 | 13:09 Villach Westbahnhof | 9h01 | 22:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
EC 114 · rjx 165 · Sp 3806 · R 702 | On time 13:28 Villach Hbf | 8h42 | 22:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
EC 114+ IC 743+ S 3+ R 702 | On time 13:28 Villach Hbf | 8h42 | 22:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
EC 114+ RJX 165+ S 3+ R 702 | On time 13:28 Villach Hbf | 8h42 | 22:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
rj 753 · EC 100 · rj 272 | 13:36 Villach Hbf | 8h47 | 22:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
S 4222 · rj 52 | 15:09 Villach Westbahnhof | 8h23 | 23:32 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
RJX 52 | 15:33 Villach Hbf | 7h59 | 23:32 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
rj 52 | 15:33 Villach Hbf | 7h59 | 23:32 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
S 4226 · rjx 132 · NJ 456 | 17:09 Villach Westbahnhof | 10h00 | 3:09 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
RJ 757+ NJ 456 | On time 17:33 Villach Hbf | 9h36 | 3:09 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
S 4230 · rjx 530 · EN 406 · Sp 836 | 19:09 Villach Westbahnhof | 13h14 | 8:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
rjx 530 · EN 406 · Sp 836 · rj 576 | 19:33 Villach Hbf | 12h50 | 8:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
RJX 530+ IC 406+ RJ 576 | 19:33 Villach Hbf | 12h50 | 8:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
RJ 258+ RJX 130 | 20:33 Villach Hbf | 12h50 | 9:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
S 4834 · rj 656 · rj 263 · rj 258 | 21:09 Villach Westbahnhof | 12h14 | 9:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
rj 656 · rj 263 · rj 258 | 21:28 Villach Hbf | 11h55 | 9:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
| Saturday 24 October | |||||
S 4202 · rj 254 | 5:09 Villach Westbahnhof | 8h14 | 13:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
rj 254 | 5:30 Villach Hbf | 7h53 | 13:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
S 4902 · rjx 630 · rj 252 | 6:21 Villach Westbahnhof | 9h02 | 15:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
rjx 630 · rj 252 | 6:30 Villach Hbf | 8h53 | 15:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
RJX 630+ RJ 252 | 6:30 Villach Hbf | 8h53 | 15:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
S 1730 · ICE 210 · rjx 19975 · EC 334 | 6:33 Villach Westbahnhof | 9h06 | 15:39 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
ICE 210 · rjx 19975 · EC 334 | On time 7:28 Villach Hbf | 8h11 | 15:39 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
ICE 210 · ICE 1211+ EC 334 | On time 7:28 Villach Hbf | 8h11 | 15:39 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
ICE 210+ RJX19975+ EC 334 | On time 7:28 Villach Hbf | 8h11 | 15:39 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
rj 857 · EC 204 · EC 278 | 7:36 Villach Hbf | 8h47 | 16:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 changes | |
S 4808 · rj 659 · rj 250 | 8:20 Villach Westbahnhof | 9h06 | 17:26 Prague-Holešovice | 2 changes | |
rj 659 · rj 250 | 8:36 Villach Hbf | 8h50 | 17:26 Prague-Holešovice | 1 change | |
S 4210 · rjx 636 · EC 102 · rj 276 | 9:09 Villach Westbahnhof | 9h14 | 18:23 Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 changes | |
ICE 118+ IC 645+ S 3+ R 663 | On time 9:28 Villach Hbf | 8h42 | 18:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
ICE 118+ RJX 161+ S 3+ R 663 | On time 9:28 Villach Hbf | 8h42 | 18:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
ICE 118 · rjx 161 · Sp 3804 · R 663 | On time 9:28 Villach Hbf | 8h42 | 18:10 Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 changes | |
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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.
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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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Most Villach to Prague trains use the Villach Hbf to Praha hlavní nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Praha-Holesovice. Use this guide to compare Villach and Prague train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Villach Hbf is 1 km from Villach city centre. Public transport options include:
Villach Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Charles, Villacher Brauhof
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Villach Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Villach Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Villach Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Villach Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Villach Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel City Villach, Holiday Inn Villach, Hotel Goldenes Lamm.
Villach, Westbahnhof is 1 km from Villach city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Villach, Westbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Villach, Westbahnhof.
ATMs are available at Villach, Westbahnhof.
Available at Villach, Westbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Villach, Westbahnhof: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Villach, Westbahnhof.
Villach Seebach is 1 km from Villach city centre. Public transport options include:
Villach Seebach has practical services for this route, including Parking and Dining.
Food and drink options are available at Villach Seebach.
Available at Villach Seebach: Parking.
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 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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