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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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zary to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, while a flight costs an average of £131.
Distance: 180 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£51 Average Price | £131 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £42 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 45m Average total duration 19h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zary to Prague:
A coach is £22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zary to Prague costing on average £51.
A coach is £102 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zary to Prague costing on average £131.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 59m.
Flight takes on average 19h 45m.
Tickets start at around £51 compared to roughly £42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-9.84. The journey takes 5h 15m versus 3h 13m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Zary to Prague run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:14, the last at 20:47. The fastest train covers the 180 km distance in 6h 33m.
Distance 180 km |
Average train duration 5h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 6h 33m |
First train 3:14 |
Last train 20:47 |
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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.
Slow-braised beef in a creamy root-vegetable sauce, usually with bread dumplings. A classic Czech Sunday dish strongly associated with Bohemian home cooking.
Roast pork with sauerkraut and bread or potato dumplings. It is one of the most traditional hearty Czech pub and family meals.
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Stylish restaurant focused on updated Czech cuisine and Czech wines, with a polished but relaxed atmosphere close to the city centre.
Well-known Lokál branch for Pilsner, svíčková and pub staples, with a busy modern beer-hall atmosphere in central Prague.
Long-established venue known for roast meats, Czech specialities and beer, with striking Art Nouveau interiors by Municipal House.
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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Praha hlavní nádraží -> Václavské náměstí, Prague
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zary 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 Zary to Prague trains use the Żary to Praha hlavní nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Praha-Holesovice. Use this guide to compare Zary and Prague train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Żary has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Hotel and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Żary.
ATMs are available at Żary.
Available at Żary: Parking.
Available at Żary: Car Rental.
Żary Kunice is 5 km from Zary city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Żary Kunice has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Żary Kunice.
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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