Travelling by train from Prague to Moscow

Ready to travel from Prague to Moscow by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost for travel between Prague and Moscow

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is , but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Prague to Moscow daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Moscow on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 0 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • : departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • : departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • : departure of first train on weekends

  • : departure of last train on weekends

  • Every : frequency of train departures

Average train travel time from Prague to Moscow

The quickest time by train is , travelling a total distance of 1,667 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Prague to Moscow trains

Tickets for travel to Moscow along this route are available for purchase before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Learn more about train travel from Prague to Moscow

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Prague and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Moscow city guide.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Prague to Moscow by train?

The trip from Prague to Moscow covers a distance of 1,667 kilometres.

What is the Prague to Moscow train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs . When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .

When are tickets available for booking for travel from Prague to Moscow by train?

You can purchase tickets for this journey ahead of the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Prague to Moscow by train?

The fastest journey time is .