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Prague hl.n. (Hlavní nádraží) — ČD, EuroCity, Airport Guide

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Quick Answer

Prague hl.n. — quick reference: Airport Express bus AE to PRG: 33 min direct, Kč 100. Metro line C (red): directly below station — to Muzeum 1 min, Florenc 2 min. EC to Berlin Hbf: 4h, every 2h, from Kč 800. EC to Hamburg: 6h45. EC to Munich: 5h30 via Plzeň + Cheb. EC to Dresden: 2h15 (closest German city). Railjet to Vienna: 4h, from Kč 700. Railjet to Linz + Salzburg: 6h. ČD Pendolino to Brno: 2h35, from Kč 199. RegioJet (private) to Brno + Bratislava + Budapest: cheapest options. FlixTrain to Berlin: from €19. Operators: ČD (Czech Railways state), RegioJet (private), Leo Express (private). Beautiful Art Nouveau building: 1909 main hall, dome + cafés.

Prague Hlavní nádraží Art Nouveau facade
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PRG airport access — Airport Express + bus

  • Airport Express (AE bus): 33 min direct from Prague hl.n. to PRG (Václav Havel) airport.
  • Frequency: every 30 min, 5:30am-9pm.
  • Price: Kč 100 single (€4) — paid on bus (cash + card).
  • Stops at terminals T1 + T2.
  • No transit ticket valid: AE is separate fare from normal city transit (Kč 40).
  • Public transit alternative: Metro A green line to Nádraží Veleslavín + bus 119 to PRG. Total 40-50 min, Kč 40 single.
  • Bus 100 alternative: from Zličín metro B line, slower.
  • Taxi PRG to centre: Kč 600-700 (€25-30). Use Liftago/Bolt app or licensed Fix taxis.
  • Avoid unofficial taxis at PRG: heavy overcharging reported.
  • Cheaper than taxi: Airport Express €4 vs taxi €25-30.

International EuroCity + Railjet

  • EuroCity (EC) to Berlin Hbf: 4h direct, every 2h, from Kč 800 (€32) ČD saver.
  • EC to Dresden: 2h15 — closest German city, beautiful Elbe valley route.
  • EC to Hamburg: 6h45, daily.
  • EC to Munich: 5h30 via Plzeň + Cheb.
  • Railjet to Vienna: 4h direct, every 2h, from Kč 700 (€28).
  • Railjet to Linz: 5h.
  • Railjet to Salzburg: 6h45 (with change at Linz).
  • EC to Bratislava: 4h, every 2h.
  • EC to Budapest: 7h direct.
  • EC to Zürich: 12h via Munich (overnight).
  • Nightjet ÖBB to Zurich: 12h, sleeper.
  • Nightjet to Berlin: available seasonal.
  • FlixTrain to Berlin: from €19 (4h), competitive private rail.
  • Tickets: cd.cz, ÖBB, Trainline.

ČD + RegioJet — Czech network

  • ČD Pendolino to Brno: 2h35 direct, every 30 min, from Kč 199 saver.
  • RegioJet to Brno: 2h45, cheaper from Kč 159.
  • Leo Express to Brno: 2h35, from Kč 199 — competition pushes prices down.
  • To Ostrava: 3h direct, from Kč 350.
  • To Plzeň: 1h30 direct, from Kč 160.
  • To Karlovy Vary (spa town): 3h, from Kč 220.
  • To Český Krumlov: 3h via Budějovice, from Kč 260.
  • RegioJet to Bratislava: 4h, from Kč 230.
  • RegioJet to Budapest: 7h, from Kč 599.
  • RegioJet to Krakow: 7h, from Kč 599.
  • FlixBus to Vienna: 4h30, from €15 — coach alternative.
  • FlixBus to Berlin: 4h30, from €19.
  • Online deals: book on cd.cz, regiojet.com 6+ weeks ahead for cheapest.

Metro + Prague city transport

  • Metro line C (red): directly under station — Hlavní nádraží stop.
  • Line C to Muzeum: 1 stop (1 min) — Wenceslas Square + National Museum.
  • Line C to Florenc: 2 stops (3 min) — bus terminal + line B interchange.
  • Line C to Vyšehrad: 6 min (historic fortress).
  • Tram lines 5, 9, 26 at street level: connect to Wenceslas Square.
  • Walking to Wenceslas Square: 6 min direct south.
  • Walking to Old Town Square: 12 min.
  • Walking to Charles Bridge: 15 min.
  • Single transit ticket: Kč 40 (90 min).
  • Day ticket: Kč 120.
  • 72h: Kč 330.
  • Prague Visitor Pass: 2-day Kč 1,540 / 3-day Kč 1,790.
  • Apps: PID Lítačka, Mapy.cz, IDOS.

Art Nouveau building, services, safety

  • 1909 Art Nouveau main hall: Josef Fanta architect, ornate dome + frescoes.
  • Upper level: historic hall + Fantova kavárna café (Art Nouveau restoration).
  • Lower level: modern shopping concourse + platforms.
  • Left luggage: manual storage Kč 100/day + automatic lockers Kč 60-120 per 24h.
  • WiFi free: ČD WiFi network.
  • ČD Lounge: ČD 1st class + Senior Pas.
  • Food: Fantova kavárna (Art Nouveau café), KFC, Burger King, Trafika News, Albert supermarket.
  • ATMs: Česká spořitelna, ČSOB, Komerční banka.
  • Pharmacy: in main hall.
  • Currency exchange: Forex offices throughout — compare rates, avoid “0% commission” scams (worst rates).
  • Tourist info (Prague City Tourism): in main hall.
  • Accessibility: partial — elevators between levels, some platforms need step access.
  • Safety: generally safe but pickpocket area. Particularly at metro entrances + Wenceslas Square. Watch bags + phones.
  • Common scams: “exchange rate” scams (look for big “0%” signs — actually worst). Buy currency from bank ATMs only.
  • Night safety: Wenceslas Square area has pubs + clubs — busy + safe but watch for drunk crowds Fri-Sat nights.

Frequently Asked Questions

Prague hl.n. to PRG airport?

Airport Express bus AE 33 min Kč 100 — every 30 min. Or metro A + bus 119 (Nádraží Veleslavín) 40-50 min Kč 40. Cheaper than taxi Kč 600-700.

Train Prague to Berlin?

EuroCity 4h direct, every 2h, from Kč 800 (€32). Or FlixTrain from €19. Beautiful Elbe valley route Dresden-Berlin.

Cheapest train Prague to Brno?

RegioJet from Kč 159 (€6) — 2h45. Or ČD Pendolino 2h35 from Kč 199. Leo Express from Kč 199. Multiple competing operators.

Walking from Hlavní nádraží to Old Town?

Wenceslas Square 6 min. Old Town Square 12 min. Charles Bridge 15 min. Compact centre — best walked from Hlavní nádraží.

Currency exchange Hlavní nádraží?

AVOID ‘0% commission’ offices — worst rates. Use bank ATMs only (ČSOB, Česká spořitelna). Or visit Old Town Money Exchange (best rates verified by reviews).

Hlavní nádraží safe?

Yes — Czech cities generally safe. Pickpockets active around metro + tourist areas. Watch belongings + phones. Avoid drunken Wenceslas Square crowd Fri-Sat 2am.

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Last reviewed: April 2026
Author: Kir Rud, Grandgo editorial
Sources consulted: official tourism authorities, government health and law publications, peer-reviewed travel references. This article is for informational purposes; for formal advice, consult the relevant authority.

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