--- title: "Trains from Prague to Munich | EveryRail" description: "Direct trains from Prague to Munich take about 5h33 and run roughly every two hours. Fares from around 370 CZK. A bus replaces part of the route to 19 Nov 2026." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/prague-to-munich/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Czechia]()Prague to Munich by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Czechia]()Prague to Munich by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About Prague to Munich by train]() - [Where to book]() - [Find places to stay in Munich]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last updated October 2026 # Prague to Munich by train Direct trains from Prague to Munich take about 5h33 and run roughly every two hours. Fares from around 370 CZK. A bus replaces part of the route to 19 Nov 2026. ![View of Munich, Germany]() Origin [Prague]() Destination [Munich]() Countries [Czechia](), [Germany]() You can take a direct train from [Prague]() to [Munich]() without changing, and it takes about 5 hours 33 minutes. Trains leave Praha hlavní nádraží roughly every two hours and run through Plzeň, Domažlice, Furth im Wald, Schwandorf and Regensburg to München Hbf. [České dráhy]() (ČD) runs the Czech section and Die Länderbahn, which operates the alex trains, runs the German section. Fares start from around 370 CZK. If you travel between 15 October and 19 November 2026, expect a bus on part of the route. ## Take the direct train, and check your date in autumn 2026 The direct train is the default choice. The journey is about 5 hours 33 minutes and trains leave roughly every two hours. ČD markets the Czech side as the Západní expres. One change matters in autumn 2026. From the evening of 15 October to 19 November 2026, track and points work between Schwandorf and Domažlice stops the trains on that section. Express buses replace them between Schwandorf and Plzeň, so from Prague you take the train to Plzeň, the bus to Schwandorf and a train on to Munich. The journey takes longer. Tickets stay valid on the buses. Allow extra time for any connection in Munich and take an earlier train if you can. ## Leave from Praha hlavní nádraží Praha hl.n. is Prague's main station and the departure point for these trains. Metro line C stops directly at Hlavní nádraží, so from most of the city centre you ride one line to the platforms. Arriving by air, the Airport Express bus ends right outside the station building. The trains also call at Praha-Smíchov, but Hlavní nádraží is the sensible choice for almost everyone. You arrive at München Hbf, where S-Bahn, U-Bahn and tram lines meet under one roof, so onward travel across Munich is easy. ## Who runs the trains and what you ride The Czech section is run by České dráhy, the national operator. The German section is run by Die Länderbahn under the alex name, on the line the Bavarian side calls RE 25. Czech coaches are conventional first and second class carriages with compartments and open saloons, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and 230 V sockets. A steward sells coffee, snacks and drinks from a trolley, so you do not need to bring a full meal. This is a regional-style service in places, not a high-speed train. It stops at many stations in Bavaria, including Furth im Wald, Cham, Schwandorf, Regensburg, Landshut and Freising, before Munich. ## What it costs ČD advertises fares from around 370 CZK for Prague to Munich, bought in Czech koruna from the ČD e-shop. Prices change by train, how many seats are sold and how close you are to departure, and booking earlier is cheaper. The cheapest tickets are early-booking fares tied to one train. If you are not sure which departure you want, a flexible international ticket lets you take any train on the route that day. Tickets can be bought up to 90 days ahead, are issued in the traveller's name and you must show ID with the ticket on the train. A through ticket from Prague to München Hbf covers the whole trip, so you do not need a second ticket for the German section. Regional day tickets only help on part of the trip. The Bayern-Ticket covers regional trains in Bavaria, but not the Czech section. The Deutschlandticket is valid on regional trains in Germany, so it can cover the German stretch from Furth im Wald to Munich, but not the Czech part. If you use either, buy a separate ticket for the Czech section. ## Reservations and rail passes You do not need a seat reservation. ČD tickets are not issued for a specific seat, so you can sit anywhere free. On long international trains ČD recommends adding a seat reservation when you buy, and it is a good idea on busy days. Bikes are different: bicycle spaces on the Czech trains need a compulsory reservation. Interrail passes are valid on these trains, and you do not need a seat reservation with one. ## From 13 December 2026 a new operator takes over [Leo Express]() won the Czech tender for this line and will take over from České dráhy on 13 December 2026. It plans seven trains a day each way on a two-hour pattern, plus one extra Prague to Plzeň pair. It says international tickets will start from €9 and that Interrail, Eurail and international tickets will be accepted. It has not said who will run the German section. Until 12 December, the ČD and alex trains described above run to the current timetable. For travel from 13 December, check which operator your ticket is for and confirm the timetable before you book. ## Where to book ### Train tickets - Omio Omio connects you with over 1,000 transport providers - trains, buses, flights, and more - to simplify your travel planning. [Check times & prices]() - Trainline Trainline sells rail and coach tickets worldwide on behalf of major UK and European transport companies. ### Train service - [České dráhy]() České dráhy is Czechia's national railway, serving Prague, Brno and Ostrava plus international routes; its cheapest Fixed fares are tied to one train. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() ## Find places to stay in Munich [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in Munich**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### How long does the train from Prague to Munich take? About 5 hours 33 minutes on the direct train. Between 15 October and 19 November 2026 a bus replaces the train between Schwandorf and Plzeň, so allow longer. ### Is there a direct train from Prague to Munich? Yes. Direct trains run from Praha hlavní nádraží to München Hbf roughly every two hours, with no change needed outside the replacement-bus period. ### Which station does the Prague to Munich train leave from? It leaves from Praha hlavní nádraží, Prague's main station, on metro line C, and arrives at München Hbf. ### How much is a train ticket from Prague to Munich? České dráhy advertises fares from around 370 CZK, and prices rise as seats sell and the date nears. A through ticket from Prague to München Hbf covers the whole trip. ### Do I need to reserve a seat from Prague to Munich? No, a seat reservation is not compulsory, though ČD recommends one on long international trains. Bicycle spaces do need a reservation. ### Can I use the Deutschlandticket on the Prague to Munich train? Only on the German stretch, from Furth im Wald to Munich, because it is valid on regional trains in Germany. It does not cover the Czech section. ## More routes [![Munich's New Town Hall tower above the old town rooftops at dusk]()Amsterdam to Munich by trainAmsterdam Centraal to München Hbf takes about 7 hours by ICE: one direct morning train, others with one change, plus an overnight ÖBB Nightjet.]()[![Old Town Square and Church of Our Lady before Tyn in Prague]()Barcelona to Prague by trainThere is no direct train from Barcelona to Prague: journeys take about 23 to 27 hours, with around six departures a day and at least two changes.]()[![Aerial view of Munich Marienplatz and church towers at sunset]()Berlin to Munich by trainDirect Deutsche Bahn ICE trains connect Berlin and Munich in about 4 to 4.5 hours; the fastest ICE Sprinter services take just under 4 hours.]()[![Old Town Square and Church of Our Lady before Tyn in Prague]()Berlin to Prague by trainDirect Berlin to Prague trains take about 4 hours 15 to 30 minutes, with Deutsche Bahn and České dráhy services linking Berlin Hbf and Praha hlavní nádraží.]()[![View of Prague, Czechia]()Brno to Prague by trainČD railjet takes about 2h37 from Brno hl.n. to Praha hl.n.; ČD and RegioJet serve the corridor, with fares shown in CZK.]()[![Old Town Square and Church of Our Lady before Tyn in Prague]()Budapest to Prague by trainDirect EuroCity and railjet trains from Budapest-Nyugati to Prague take about 6 hours 53 minutes, with a EuroNight Metropol sleeper option.]()[![Aerial view of Munich Marienplatz and church towers at sunset]()Frankfurt to Munich by trainDirect ICE trains from Frankfurt to Munich take as little as 3 hours 15 minutes, with around 30 daily departures and advance fares from around €13.]()[![Aerial view of Munich Marienplatz and church towers at sunset]()Malmo to Munich by trainMalmö to Munich takes around 12 to 15 hours via Copenhagen and Hamburg; Snälltåget runs a seasonal direct night train to München Ost.]() ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://everyrail.com/_astro/everyrail-logomark-2026.VJ4vNX1T.webp", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization-logo-1" }, "sameAs": [ "https://www.instagram.com/everyrailtravel/", "https://www.facebook.com/everyrail", "https://www.threads.com/@everyrailtravel" ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#website", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "publisher": { "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization" }, "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/prague-to-munich/#webpage", "name": "Trains from Prague to Munich | EveryRail", "description": "Train travel information for Prague to Munich. 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