Riesa to Prague by train

Taking the train from Riesa to Prague

So you’re considering going from Riesa to Prague by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost for travel between Riesa and Prague

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 €33.93, 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 6 months 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.

Train times for travel between Riesa and Prague

If you are taking the train from Riesa to Prague, you will have 3 trains each day (with a departure every 2 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 06:22. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 06:46. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:22, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 06:23.

Riesa to Prague train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 159 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 2 hours and 38 minutes.

When are tickets between Riesa and Prague available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Riesa and Prague can be purchased 6 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Making the most of your Riesa to Prague travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Prague.