Zurich to Prague train with Deutsche Bahn (EC,ICE,IC,RE,RB)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Prague

Showing times and prices for 14 Jul

Cheapest price

£173

Average price

£181

Fastest journey

9 h 49 m

Average duration

10 h 15 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

526 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Zurich to Prague will cost around £181 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £173.

Fast trains

To travel from Zurich to Prague you need to make at least 2 changes.

Deutsche BahnEC 191 · ICE 584 · RE 5291 · IC 565
11:339h49
Zurich HB
21:22Prague hlavní nádraží
£1731One-way
3 changes
Deutsche BahnEC 191 · RJX 69 · EC 336
11:3311h06
Zurich HB
22:39Prague hlavní nádraží
£1731One-way
2 changes
Deutsche BahnEC 99 · ICE 536 · RE 5289 · IC 563
09:339h49
Zurich HB
19:22Prague hlavní nádraží
£1961One-way
3 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Zurich to Prague

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a flight costs an average of £109.

Distance: 526 km

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Coach
Flight

£141

Average Price

£44

Average Price

Cheapest

£231

Average Price

11h 36m

Average total duration

11h 6m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

10h 24m

Average total duration

9h 54m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 20m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 20m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 3.2kg

CO2 emissions

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Live departures

Zurich to Prague train times

Showing trains for today, Sunday 13 July
Last updated at 17:32
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
deutsche_bahnEC 459
Delayed
17:59 Zurich HB
13h24
07:26 07:26Prague hlavní nádraží
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnIR 3287 · S 3 · RE 3281 · ICE 80220:09 Zurich HB
16h13
12:22 Prague hlavní nádraží5 changes
deutsche_bahnIR 3287 · S 3 · Bus EV · RE 5760020:09 Zurich HB
15h13
11:22 Prague hlavní nádraží8 changes
Monday 14 July
deutsche_bahnEC 99 · ICE 536 · RE 5289 · IC 563
On time
07:33 Zurich HB
9h49
17:22 Prague hlavní nádraží
3 changes
deutsche_bahnEC 191 · ICE 584 · RE 5291 · IC 565
On time
09:33 Zurich HB
9h49
19:22 Prague hlavní nádraží
3 changes
deutsche_bahnEC 191 · RJX 69 · EC 336
On time
09:33 Zurich HB
11h06
20:39 Prague hlavní nádraží
2 changes

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Zurich to Prague?

The best time to book your train from Zurich to Prague is 91 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Zurich to Prague route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Zurich to Prague per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Zurich to Prague.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Zurich to Prague

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Trains from Zurich to Prague run on average 5 times per day, taking around 11h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £31 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £31
Distance
526 km
Average train duration
11h 6m
Cheapest ticket price
£43
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
9h 49m
First train
00:02
Last train
23:50
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £31

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB trains Zurich to Prague

You can travel by train between Zurich and Prague with Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB for as low as £45. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Zurich to Prague train.

Zurich to Prague train information with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 9 h 49 min
  • Cheapest Price: £45

FAQs: Zurich to Prague train

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Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Prague

Zurich
Prague
The major train station for departures in Zurich is Zürich HB. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich HB for your trip from Zurich to Prague.
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Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
26
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Au Premier
  • Brasserie Federal
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • CHF 2
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
  • Hotel St. Gotthard
  • Central Plaza Hotel
Shower
Shower
  • Cost CHF 12
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 1,300 places, mostly covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
  • Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
  • Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
Public transport options for Zürich HB
  • Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
The major train station for arrivals in Prague is Praha hlavní nádraží. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Praha hlavní nádraží for your journey to Prague from Zurich.
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Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
7
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Wilsonova Street.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Fantova Kavárna
  • Sushi Time
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps.
WC
WC
  • CZK 10
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Esplanade Prague
  • Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag
  • Hotel City Central
Shower
Shower
  • Cost CZK 100
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-7 for trains to Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and regional destinations
  • Hall 2: Metro connections
Public transport options for Praha hlavní nádraží
  • Metro: Line C
  • Tram: Lines 5, 9, 26
  • Bus: Several lines available

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