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Key Czech long-distance routes
The busiest route is the Prague to Ostrava corridor, run by České dráhy, RegioJet, and Leo Express, taking about 3 hours 15 minutes. Prague to Brno, the country's second-largest city, is covered in 2 hours 30 minutes by hourly Railjet and RegioJet services. Travelers headed to Western Bohemia can reach Plzeň in 1 hour 15 minutes, while southern lines reach České Budějovice in 2 hours. Internationally, direct EuroCity trains run from Prague to Berlin in 4 hours 30 minutes, and to Vienna in 4 hours, making cross-border travel simple.
Travel from Praha to Berlin by train and immerse yourself in the history of the Berlin Wall at East Side Gallery or stroll through the iconic Brandenburg Gate.
Praha
Czechia
Berlin
Germany
Travel from Praha to München by train and explore the stunning architecture of Marienplatz or visit the renowned Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site.
Praha
Czechia
München
Germany
Travel from Praha to Wien by train and explore the historic Schönbrunn Palace or enjoy the vibrant art scene in the MuseumsQuartier.
Frequency
8 times per day
Praha
Czechia
4h 28m
Wien
Austria
Travel from Praha to Zürich by train and discover the stunning architecture of Bahnhofstrasse or the beauty of Lake Zürich.
Frequency
1 times per day
Praha
Czechia
14h 34m
Zürich
Switzerland
Travel from Praha to Leipzig by train and discover the stunning architecture of the Leipzig Museum of Fine Arts or enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at Augustusplatz.
Frequency
1 times per day
Praha
Czechia
3h 47m
Leipzig
Germany
Travel from Praha to Dresden by train and discover the stunning Zwinger Palace or stroll through the historic Altmarkt square.
Praha
Czechia
Dresden
Germany
Travel from Praha to Graz by train and discover the stunning achievements of art at the Universalmuseum Joanneum or stroll through Graz's historic Old Town.
Frequency
3 times per day
Praha
Czechia
7h 31m
Graz
Austria
Your Complete Guide to Train Travel in Czechia
Czechia has one of the densest railway networks in Europe, covering over 9,500 kilometers of track. State operator České dráhy, alongside private open-access operators RegioJet and Leo Express, runs frequent services connecting Prague with major regional centers. The main corridor links Praha hlavní nádraží with Pardubice, Olomouc, and Ostrava, carrying over 20 million passengers annually. High-speed tilting Pendolino trains run from Prague to Ostrava in 3 hours 15 minutes, reaching speeds of 160 kilometers per hour.
International connections link Prague directly with Berlin in 4 hours 30 minutes, Vienna in 4 hours, and Budapest in 7 hours. České dráhy utilizes modern Railjet and ComfortJet trainsets on these cross-border lines, while RegioJet provides competitive alternatives to Vienna and Bratislava. Within the country, slower regional Rychlík and local Os trains connect larger cities to rural towns. Reliable rail infrastructure makes travel between Prague, Brno, and Plzeň highly predictable, with departures scheduled every 30 to 60 minutes on prime travel routes.
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Czechia Railway Network Map
The Czech rail network centers on Prague main station, Praha hlavní nádraží. From here, the first railway corridor runs east through Pardubice and Olomouc to Ostrava, continuing to Poland. The second corridor runs south to Tabor and České Budějovice, while paths to the southeast connect Brno with Austria and Slovakia. Plzeň dominates the western routes leading to Germany.
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