Prague Main Railway Station, Praha hlavní nádraž, is the most important long-distance railway station in Prague and the largest passenger railway station in the Czech Republic.
The train station is located about 1 kilometer from the Old Town Square and a few hundred meters from Wenceslas Square.
Description
The building consists of a large central hall surrounded by two towers and framed by symmetrical wings.
The historic building and the hall above the railroad tracks are some of the largest Art Nouveau monuments in the Czech Republic and can be reached from the main hall via an escalator.
The platform hall has two hall aisles, they cover one house and three island platforms. There are a total of seven platform tracks here.
Three additional island platforms with six platform tracks are located outside the platform hall, they are provided with individual platform roofs.
The platforms can be reached through three pedestrian tunnels.
Good to Know
- Display Boards: Initially, only the departure times are displayed on the display boards. About 20 minutes before departure, the platforms are indicated. Once you arrive at the platform, you still have to find the right track.
North and South
North in Czech is sever, abbreviated with "S" and denotes the part of the platform facing north.
South is jih in Czech and is abbreviated with "J" and designates the part of the platform that points to the south.
So if you read "platform 7J" on the display with the track information, it means that the train will depart from platform 7 on the southern part.
From the entrance, the north is on the left side.
- Praha Masarykovo nádraží: Do not confuse the train station with the Masaryk station. Although this is in the immediate vicinity of the main train station and can be easily reached on foot from there, it is only relevant for some regional connections.
Timetable with Arrival and Departure
- Arrival times: The current arrival times with track information, as well as delay notices can be found here.
- Departure times: The current departure times with track information, as well as delay notices can be found here.
Train Connections
Long-distance and regional trains depart from Prague Central Train Station to Germany, Poland, Slovakia, Serbia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, and Austria, and other countries. All ICE trains pass through the Prague Main Train Station.
In addition to express trains, InterCity, EuroCity, and SuperCity trains as well as Railjet also pass through the train station.
On average, 600 trains arrive and depart from Prague's train station every day, and 70,000 passengers are handled.
Flixbus
Flixbus long-distance buses also make a stop at the main train station in Prague.
Flixbus is the largest long-distance bus company serving Prague Central Station. The company was founded in 2012 with headquarters in Munich and served about 2,500 destinations in 30 countries with 62 million customers in 2019.
The green double-decker buses are modern, comfortable vehicles with on-board toilet and free Wi-Fi. Snacks and drinks are sold during the ride.
Public Transport
Subway
Line C, marked in red, serves Prague's main train station and provides a quick connection to the nearby city center. The metro station is located directly under the main station.
Stops on Line C:
Letňany - Prosek - Střížkov - Ládví - Kobylisy - Nádraží Holešovice (Bahnhof Holešovice) - Vltavská - Florenc - Hlavní nádraží = Hauptbahnhof - Muzeum - I.P. Pavlova – Vyšehrad - Pražského povstání – Pankrác – Budějovická – Kačerov – Roztyly – Chodov – Opatov - Háje
Suburban Railroad
In Czech, the suburban railroad is called Esko. The following lines of the Prague suburban railroad serve the main station: 5, 9, 26
Bus
The 504 bus line goes to the main station, along with others.
Airport Express
The AE bus line connects Prague's main train station with the airport. The buses run daily between 5:30 and 21:00 at least every 30 minutes, in the high season also every 15 minutes.
The stop is located on Wilsonova street. The way to the stop is marked with signs.
Streetcars
If you leave the station through the main entrance and turn right, after about 100 meters you will come to a large streetcar stop with many connections, the 5, 9, 26, 55, and 58 lines go through the train station, and others too.
Local Trains
Local trains to other cities in the Czech Republic depart from the main station in Prague, for example to Karlovy Vary, Budějovice, Brno, Ostrava, Pilsen, and Braunau, to name just a few.
Rent a Bus at the Train Station
We will be happy to help you rent buses for all occasions, including for group trips, company outings, class trips, events, and more.
Taxis
Although there are taxi stops at the main train station in Prague, travelers are strongly advised not to use these taxis, preferring to order a taxi by phone or use the services of UBER. Taxis that stop near points frequently frequented by tourists are usually overpriced and travel far too long distances.
The basic charge is 60 Czech crowns (approx. 2.40 euros), the price per kilometer is 36 Czech crowns (approx. 1.45 euros). For standing and waiting time, 7 Czech crowns per minute (approx. 0.28 euros) is charged.
Car Rental
Sixt, Budget, Avis, and other car rental providers are at your disposal. Of course, you can book your rental car online in advance. The vehicle is then ready for you directly upon arrival.
Food, Restaurants, and Cafes
The gastronomic offerings in the train station are versatile. Whether breakfast, lunch or dinner, various snack stands offer a quick meal for in between, including Burger King , Subway, and many more restaurants and cafes.
Fantova Kavárna (Cafe Fanta) is located in the original entrance hall in the historical part of the Art Nouveau railway station and is definitely worth a visit. It can be reached by escalator from the modern level -1.
Shopping, Shops, and Stores
Of course, at the Prague Train Station you can buy everything you need when traveling - and much more.
Numerous stores, offering every thing from newspapers and cosmetics to clothing and jewelry, press articles and food, can be found in the basement of the train station.
The Billa supermarket in the basement is open daily from 7:00 to 23:00.
Pharmacy
Pharmacy is called lékárna in Czech.
There is a large pharmacy in the Prague Train Station and some of the employees speak English. The pharmacy is located in the entrance hall of the Prague Main Railway Station.
Normally the pharmacy is open on weekdays from 7:00 to 20:00 and on Saturdays and Sundays from 08:00 to 20:00.
It can be reached by email at Lekarna.HLAVNI.NADRAZI@seznam.cz or by phone +420 224 210 040.
Parking and Parking Garage
One of the largest parking garages in Prague, Parking Centrum at Wilsonová Street number 6, is located next to the main railway station near the State Opera. One hour costs about 1.60 Euro and 24 hours about 25 Euro. The parking garage is guarded.
Lockers and Luggage Storage
Luggage storage at Prague Train Station is located at the beginning of the right passage to the platforms and is open 7 days a week from 06:00 to 23:00. The price is about 2 Euro per day.
Lockers are located in the basement -2 of the train station.
Travel Center and Information
You will find the travel center and the information desk on the first floor of the train station.
Lounge
There is a CD lounge with free WiFi located at the back of level -2 near the main CD ticket offices, open from 06:00-22:30. It can be used by all 1st class passengers and 2nd class ticket holders for higher class trains such as EuroCity, EuroNight, Ex, REx, IC, and SuperCity trains.
However, the lounge does not necessarily correspond to the classic idea of a lounge, it can rather be described as a waiting area.
ATM
ATMs for cash withdrawal are available on almost every level of the train station.
Lost & Found
More than 250,000 items are lost in train stations and on trains every year. Anyone who finds something at the station or on the train can either hand it in to the train staff or to the lost property office at the station. There, the lost property is registered and waits seven days to be picked up by its owner.
The Lost&Found Office is located at the Prague Main Railway Station directly next to the lockers in the basement -2. Contact is also possible via by email at info@cd.cz or by phone at +420 840 112 113.
WLAN
Czech Railways offers free Wi-Fi access at Prague's main train station.
Hotels at the Station
There are many hotels near the train station. Mrs Sophie's Downtown is only 300 meters away, Limar Apartments are 400 meters away, after only 500 meters you will find both Garden ApartHotel. The 5-star Esplanade Hotel and the Hilton are also nearby. In addition, there are numerous other providers in all price ranges, hotels with stars and without, guesthouses, and bed & breakfasts.
Seminar Rooms and Conference Hotels
We will be happy to assist you in renting seminar rooms for your events and in choosing a conference hotel that will meet your exact expectations and requirements.
Opening Time
The station building is NOT open 24/7, it is closed off between 00:30 and 3:30 for cleaning.
Prague Tourist Info in the Central Station
Tourist Info offers all the information about Prague that you needed, right on the spot. Here, you can get information about tickets, sightseeing tours, theaters, events, general information about the city, and information about hotels. All employees are multilingual.
You can also purchase the Prague Welcome Card here. With it you can use all public transport - suburban trains, metros, buses, streetcars and ferries - for free, get free admission to various museums, and enjoy discounts on various activities. Just let the knowledgeable staff advise you.
Prague Tourist Info can be found directly upon arrival at the main train station on the 1st basement level.
- Address: Main Railway Station Entrance Hall, Wilsonova 8, Praha 2 - Nové Mesto 120 06
- Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday : 08:00 - 20:00
- E-Mail: tourinfo@pis.cz
- www.praguewelcome.cz
Address
- Address: Prague Main Railway Station, Praha hlavní nádraž , Wilsonova 8, 120 00 Prague
- Phone: +420 224 214 886 or +420 224 217 948
- Website: https://www.cd.cz/en/stanice/5457076/