The main trains coming to Prague arrive at the Main Railway Station, located in the very center of the city. Modern premises with ticket offices, comfortable waiting rooms, and retail outlets have one entrance to the metro station and are located below street level. The station is open from 5 am to 2 am. There are no trains at night, so the station is closed from 2 am to 5 am.
There is also a railway station in the city. Masaryk, serving mostly local rail traffic. The north direction is served by the Holesovice transit station, and the west direction is served by the Smichov station. Prague station is 3 stops from Holešovice railway station. Holesovice is the departure point for trains heading towards Berlin, Vienna, and Budapest. The railway station in Smichov or Praha-Smichov connects the capital of the Czech Republic with cities in the direction of Pilsen and Pisek. From the northern station trains travel between Prague and Semmering. This small station is popular among locals who travel to work out of town.
The Prague train schedule can be viewed on several modern information boards in the station building and on boards on the platforms. Many international long-distance trains pass through the station. Trains are heading to Germany (to the cities of Munich and Nuremberg). High-speed flights Bavaria-Bohemia RE, EuroCity/EuroNight depart to Amsterdam, Berlin and Dresden, as well as to France - flight Paris-Stuttgart-Prague, to Poland: to Krakow and Warsaw, to Slovakia: to Bratislava and to Hungary: to Budapest. A train runs between Prague and Moscow, which goes through the Republic of Belarus and takes 29 hours on the way. The train goes to the capital of Russia from the station. Cheb, which costs 2 hours and 20 minutes in Prague. There is a direct train to St. Petersburg on Tuesdays and Thursdays, which takes 36 hours.
Czech high-speed trains – “Pendolino” – depart from the Main Railway Station. They run between Prague and Ostrava. So far this is the fastest and most comfortable train of the Czech Railways. There are 6 pairs going to Ostrava and back every day. In addition to Ostrava, you can get to major Czech cities from here: Brno, Pilsen, Ceske, Liberec, Budejovice, Olomouc and others. Tickets for domestic routes are sold without specifying an exact time, so you can choose the most convenient time during the day and leave on the most convenient flight. All railway connections and timetables are provided by the state railway system CD Ceske drahy - that is, Czech Railways.
Information on train schedules for Prague station:
The train schedule at Prague station includes 2 trains in such directions as Moscow-Belorusskaya, Prague-Glavnaya, in total you can leave Prague station in 2 directions. The most trains run on routes to the Moscow-Belorusskaya station - the first train, according to the current schedule, departs at 06:31 and arrives at its destination at 10:58, the travel time is 1 day 4 hours 27 minutes. This page contains the current train schedule for Prague station. You can buy tickets for trains departing from Prague station online or at the railway ticket office.
Most international and intercity trains to the Czech capital arrive at the platforms of the Main Railway Station in Prague, located in the city center.
Prague Central Station has been in operation since 1871. The modern building of Prague Station in Art Nouveau style was completed by 1909, the author of the project is Josef Fanta. At the same time, the first steel arched ceiling over the aprons in the Czech Republic was created.
Until 1919, the station was named after Franz Joseph I. Then, until February 15, 1940 and from 1948 to 1953, it was named after the American President Thomas Woodrow Wilson, who insisted on the independence of Czechoslovakia.
There are 24-hour storage lockers in the building. Waiting rooms operate according to separate hours. There are vending machines for purchasing tickets for public transport.
Please note that there are other railway stations in Prague:
Railway station schedule in Prague
The current train schedule for all directions can be found on the official website of the Czech Railways (České dráhy).
Please note: the online schedule below from the Yandex service shows only a small part of the flights, since it does not have access to information about domestic railway traffic in the Czech Republic.
Buy a ticket from Prague Main Station
You can buy a train ticket in the station building itself. The ticket office accepts both Czech crowns and euros, and it is also possible to pay for tickets by credit card. However, according to reviews from travelers, in this case the ticket may be more expensive.
It makes sense to purchase train tickets in advance. This can be done on the website of the Czech Railways on the main page, using the search form. The site is available in Czech, English and German.
A convenient portal for purchasing train tickets to any European country is the website. This site has a Russian version, which makes the ticketing process easier.
Tickets to Moscow are available on the Russian Railways website. You can also track the availability of tickets for online sales on the portal.
Main directions
Located in the very center of the European continent, Prague is one of the powerful transport hubs. From here you can go to almost any major city in Europe. The main railway station receives and sends several trains every hour, both regional and to Austria, Germany, Poland, Hungary and other countries.
Trains
Suburban trains
The station serves lines of the Prague Esko suburban train system (S-lines). These trains can take you to other areas of Prague or beyond to the nearest suburbs. The following routes pass through the station: S3, R3, R4, S7, S8, S9, S65, S80.
Detailed information, routes and schedules can be found on the official website of the service company Pražská integrovaná doprava.
Prague Main Station (video)
Hotels in Prague near the train station
Within walking distance from the railway station there are hotels, inns, apartments and hostels with rooms in a wide range of price categories:
How to get to the train station in Prague
The main train station in Prague is located almost in the city center, just a few blocks from Wenceslas Square and the National Museum. Therefore, getting to the station will not be difficult either on foot or by transport - near the station there is a metro station of the same name on line C - Hlavní nádraží.
How to get from the airport in Prague to the railway station
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Rent a Car
If you plan to see not only the beauty of Prague, but also to fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Czech Republic, and maybe look into other countries, then the most convenient way to do this is by car. The car rental office is located directly in the Prague Main Station building, so you don’t have to look for where to rent a car in the city.
Prague main railway station ( Praha hlavní nádraží) is the largest and most important railway junction in Prague and the entire Czech Republic. Every day, thousands of tourists and residents of the Czech Republic use the central station in Prague. In this article I will show you the station and tell you about its features.
Destinations
From Prague's main railway station it is convenient to travel not only throughout the Czech Republic, but also throughout Europe. Direct trains take you to Czech cities such as Brno, Olomouc, Ostrava, Karlovy Vary, Pilsen, Ceske Budejovice, Hradec Kralove and others.
From Prague Main Station you also have direct connections to the following European cities: Munich, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Linz, Dresden, Berlin, Kosice, Moscow, Zurich, Belgrade, Minsk, St. Petersburg and others.
History of the station
The station was first opened in 1871 and named after the Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I. The current Art Nouveau building was built in 1901-09. designed by Czech architect Joseph Fanta.
During the First Republic (and also in 1948-53), the station was named after American President Woodrow Wilson, whose monument stood in the park in front of the station. The Nazis demolished the monument after the United States entered World War II (late 1941). Now Wilson Street passes by the station building.
The station area was expanded due to the construction of a new building in 1971-1979, including a metro station. As a result of construction, a significant part of the park was built up, and the historical building in the neo-Renaissance style was inaccessible for viewing from the road.
From 2006 to 2012, the station was reconstructed and acquired an aesthetic appearance. Before this, the station was dirty and squalid, and homeless people and drug addicts lived on its territory. For 1 billion CZK, the Italian company completely restored the station, restored the park and made it convenient for travelers.
Facts about the main train station in Prague
- Annual passenger turnover of the station: more than 25 million people.
- Number of trains received per year: more than 225 thousand units.
- Number of platforms: 8 pieces.
How to get to the train station
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Since the station is located in the center of Prague, close to the National Museum, getting to it is not difficult. The most convenient way to get to the station is by metro, because the metro station Hlavni nadraži is connected to the station and when you exit the metro you immediately find yourself inside the station building. The station is located at line C(red metro line). There is also a tram stop and a bus stop near the station, which have the same name as the metro station Hlavni nadraži. They're going to the station buses 504, 505, 511, AE Express And trams: 5, 9, 26, 55, 58.
By express bus AE Express You can easily get to Prague Airport without stops or transfers. True, this bus is not valid for a Prague public transport ticket, so the cost of the train will be 60 CZK (2 Euros).
Also next to the station there is a stop for international and intercity buses that arrive and depart from various European cities: Munich, Lviv (Ukraine).
If you need to be guaranteed to get there at a certain time, for example, to, then as an option you can contact a reliable Russian company. At the appointed time, the driver will meet you, help you carry your luggage and take you to your destination without additional fees.
Services provided at the station
- Sale of tickets within the Czech Republic and for international departures,
- Exchanger,
- Luggage storage,
- Bicycle storage and bike rental,
- , details about car rental in the Czech Republic are in our article,
- Taxi,
- Restaurants, for example, on the territory of the station there is a good Czech restaurant Potrefená Husa,
- Toilets (paid),
- ATMs,
- Buffets and fast foods,
- Pharmacies,
- Information for tourists,
- Stores selling groceries, newspapers, magazines, clothing and shoes. There is also a Billa supermarket on the territory of the station, where you can buy inexpensive groceries for your trip.
Photos inside the station
This is the center of the Czech railways, here you can get information and buy tickets for trains within the Czech Republic and for international trains. Cashiers sometimes speak English or German.
There are a lot of clocks and signs at the station with useful information to make it convenient for tourists to find the service they need. The signs also indicate the direction to exit to the desired part of the platform: southern or northern.
At the station there are several electronic boards indicating arriving and departing trains and the number of the desired platform, which is called Nástupište. In Germany, of course, this is implemented more conveniently when the required route is written on the ticket and there is no need to waste time waiting for the route number to appear.
Travelators, elevators and escalators are installed throughout the station to make it convenient and stress-free for travelers to move around.
On special information boards you can find your train and see in which part of the train your carriage will be, because in Europe the carriages are numbered chaotically, and sometimes you have to search for a long time for the right carriage.
Naturally, at the station there are all sorts of shops, including a large bookstore, as well as exchange offices where you can buy or sell Czech crowns, although the exchange rate at this exchange office is very bad.
The entrance to the metro is located right at the station in the waiting room. This is very convenient, because you don’t need to trudge along the street to public transport stops. Please note that there are no turnstiles or doors at the entrance to the metro.
After we’ve walked around the station and bought everything we need, we head to the desired train. I'll show you some Czech trains. This one, for example, is called “Elephant” and is an electric train that travels to settlements near Prague.
This is the high-speed train Pendolino from the French company Alstom, which travels every day between Prague and Ostrava. The maximum speed of the train is only 237 km/h, and this is a record speed for trains in the Czech Republic.
Rent a car at Prague train station
A rented car is an excellent opportunity to quickly explore the sights of the Czech Republic and neighboring countries. Renting a car is especially beneficial if you are traveling with 4 people. To rent, you will need a driver's license, the ability to drive a car without accidents and money to pay for the car, roads, parking and fuel. For rentals, I recommend the Myrentacar website, where you can select cars from local reliable rental companies. The main advantage of the service is the ability to rent a car without a deposit, paying a deposit in cash and very attractive prices, car rental starts from 5 Euros per day!
Driver's license: When renting and renting a car, it should be taken into account that the Czech Republic is a country that has ratified the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic and must recognize Russian national driver's licenses without the need to obtain international licenses.
Attention! When making a car rental reservation, please indicate the driver's first and last name in Latin letters! Make sure you carefully read and understand all terms and conditions of your car rental.
If you need to change your car rental order
Work with your car rental order: Select a menu item to view or print a voucher, and change or cancel your order. Significant changes to the order that may affect the final cost of renting a car, for example, changing the point of collection or delivery of the car, adjusting the date or time, are made by canceling the existing order, followed by creating a new reservation and receiving a new confirmation voucher.
Voucher
You must print your confirmation voucher and present it at the car rental office. We cannot accept responsibility for possible additional costs if a voucher is not presented when completing rental documents. Refunds are only possible if the rental company has received the voucher from the renter. Please note that we are not responsible if the customer is forced to overpay for the rental due to failure to present their voucher upon collection of the vehicle.
Late
Please note that additional fees may apply if the vehicle is collected or returned outside of the stated time frame. Please be aware that if you arrive late at the car rental location, your car may not be available. If the car is not received due to late arrival, the deposited funds will not be returned. In case of delay, please contact your car rental provider directly using the contact details provided on your confirmation voucher.
At the rental point
To make your trip in a rental car as comfortable as possible, use some of our tips:
- We recommend finding out the location of the gas station that is closest to where you will return your rental car.
- Before leaving the parking lot at the Prague Main Station rental office - Praha Hlavní Nádraží, familiarize yourself with the vehicle controls.
- Before leaving the parking lot, carefully inspect the car for damage, and if you find any, be sure to report it to the Prague Main Station rental office - Praha Hlavní Nádraží before driving.
- Ask for a free road map from a car rental employee at Prague Main Station - Praha Hlavní Nádraží.
- If you are visiting a particular city for the first time, always leave your rented car in a guarded parking lot.
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All main railway lines in the Czech Republic originate from the platforms of Hlavní nádraží - the main railway station of the capital. To some extent, this is also explained by its convenient location - almost on the border of Prague 1 and Prague 2 districts on Wilsonova street 8/300. a couple of hundred meters from the station are the most striking sights of Prague - Wenceslas Square, Republic Square, Peace Square and Charles Square.
Trains run from Hlavní nádraží to all main destinations of the country and to such European Union cities as Moscow, Minsk, Dresden, Belgrade, Munich, Berlin, Vienna and others. This is a truly European station, where everything is thought out and made for people.
The way to Hlavní nádraží
Directly below the terminal, underground, there is a station of the same name, which belongs to the red line of the Prague metro.
Tram routes No. 5, 9, 26 (daytime) and 55, 58 (night) go to the “Hlavní nádraží” stop near the park (only 300 meters). There is also a bus stop for routes 505, 511 and Aeroexpress from Letiště Václava Havla Praha airport. A taxi ride will cost approximately 150-200 CZK.
If you need a ticket...
The easiest way to purchase a train ticket is at the station ticket offices, located on the first level (look for the “Jízdenky” sign). It depends on where you are going, which window to “knock on”:
- To travel around the country you will need Vnitrostátní doprava. The beauty of these tickets is that there is no departure time at all - you can go to your destination at any time. But remember: the ticket is valid for one day.
- The ticket for international flights (Mezinárodní doprava) clearly indicates the date and time of train departure.
“Electronic” purchase option – online service on the station website – www.cd.cz. By the way, this is a cheaper option. After payment (by card), you receive an electronic version of the ticket by e-mail and, if the flight is international, print it out. To travel around the country, it will be enough to give the number when boarding or show the ticket to the ticket inspector from a mobile gadget. By the way, you can buy a “pass” for 3-8 days for train excursions throughout the country.
Another “electronic” option is through the official application for mobile gadgets, with QR encoding.
The fourth method is ticket machines, which can be found anywhere in the station. You indicate where and when you want to go, pay in cash or by credit card – and off you go!
And the last option is “from the hands” of the conductor. The fact is that not all railway stations in the Czech Republic have ticket machines and ticket offices, and you can buy a ticket from the ticket inspector even without a surcharge. But if there is a ticket office, but for some reason you did not buy a ticket, you will have to pay an additional 40 CZK to the conductor.
And one last piece of advice. To save money, buy a round-trip ticket, as it is valid for only 24 hours and does not have a strict time specified.
Everything for travel
In general, Hlavní nádraží is quite large in area, and life here is in full swing around the clock.
In terms of technical equipment, everything is great here - travelators, elevators, and escalators make it easier to move around the terminal. The display regularly updates information in Czech, English and German about the time, place and timing of train departures, the location of platforms and the numbering of cars. Even if you don’t know English, much less Czech, the information kiosk will answer all your questions in quite decent Russian.
Luggage storage facilities are divided into two types: some can be used to check in luggage for a day, while others can be used for 40 days. Opening hours from 03.30 to 00.30. If you do not pick up your luggage during the day, it is automatically transferred to the “forty-day” one. There are gray lockers for storing bicycles (80 CZK/day), blue ones for skis (100 CZK/day), and red ones for golf equipment (100 CZK/day). Payment is made in 10 and 20 tikron coins. You can change it for small change in a special machine.
On each floor there are comfortable waiting rooms with rooms for those traveling with children, ramps for the disabled, medical offices, cafes, etc. But unlike your native Russian stations, you will not be allowed to sleep here - you will be asked to leave. Also, relaxation in the waiting room is available only to those who have purchased a train ticket.
For holders of Debit, MasterCard, Visa cards, ATMs are installed at almost every step. There are also exchangers, but the exchange is not carried out at a very favorable rate, so you should use it when necessary and for a small amount. There are also many benches, shops and cafes, and there is a pharmacy.
Interesting facts from the biography of Hlavni nádraží
In addition to its functional and strategic function, Hlavní Nádraží plays another role - the station is a historical architectural landmark of Prague.
Its opening took place in 1871, receiving the name of one of the representatives of the royal dynasty of Austria - Emperor Franz Joseph I (until 1979). In 1909, the neo-Renaissance architecture of the station was supplemented by a central building with a dome in the moderne style, whose design was designed by I. Fanta, and the first two-nave arched steel ceiling in the Czech Kingdom over the railway platforms.
Until 1953 (with an interval from 1940 to 1948), the station bore the name of the 28th President of America T.W. Wilson - a monument to this worthy husband, who stood up for the independence of the Czech Republic, was erected in the park near the station. The statue was destroyed by the Nazis in 1941. Afterwards the station became simply the Main Station
In the 1970s, a project for access to the metro was designed and implemented, old premises were reconstructed and new premises were completed. WITH
In addition, Prague still operates Nadrazi Holešovice (station in Holešovice), operating as transit in the Northern direction, “western” Nádraží Smíchov (Smichov Station) and Masarykovo nádraží (Masaryk Station), operating within the country.
