
Day trip from Prague to Dresden by train
Why visit Dresden for the day?
Dresden is known for its baroque skyline, major art collections and the restored Frauenkirche. Set on the Elbe, it balances a grand historic centre with lively modern districts.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hranice to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, while a coach costs an average of £19.
Distance: 245 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price | £50 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare the available ways to get from Hranice to Prague, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Hranice to Prague:
A train is £3 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Hranice to Prague costing on average £19.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 14m.
The journey is about 33m faster (3h 4m by train vs 3h 37m by car) and roughly £33 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£17 vs £50). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Prague from Hranice by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Hranice to Prague is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 1018 (Havířov -> Prague)
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RJ 1018 (Havířov -> Prague)
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RJ 1029/1014 (Warsaw -> Prague)
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RJ 1016 (Havířov -> Prague)
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RJ 1000 (Bohumín -> Prague)
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Os 93220 · EC 122
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The most popular day trips by train from Prague are Dresden. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Prague on Omio.

Dresden is known for its baroque skyline, major art collections and the restored Frauenkirche. Set on the Elbe, it balances a grand historic centre with lively modern districts.
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This is compared to other travel options from Hranice to Prague:
A train is £3 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Hranice to Prague costing on average £19.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 14m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hranice and Prague as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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