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Praha / Prague / Prag to Bratislava by train
The number of trains on this city centre to city centre route has increased in recent years, because trains operated by Regiojet, now compete with the trains provided by the Czech and Hungarian national rail operators.
Routes you can take to go from Praha / Prague / Prag to Bratislava
When travelling between most cities by train there is only one logical option, though on other journeys there is a choice between different trains or alternative routes. If different options are available you can use the info to decide which is best for you.
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Route Information
Station Guides
Travel Time (approx)
3hr 53min - 4hr 1min
Frequency
Travel Info
7 x EC trains per day
4 x RegioJet trains per day
Is the journey from Prague to Bratislava direct?
Yes, there is no need to make a connection when taking this route.
Is this journey scenic?
It isn't outstanding, but between Pardubice and Brno most of the journey passes through an attractive rolling landscape.
What other tourist locations are along this route from Berlin to Budapest?
These trains also call in Brno
When is the usual approximate earliest arrival at Bratislava?
Shortly after 10:00am daily
- Source = [European Rail Timetable](https://www.europeanrailtimetable.eu/
How easy is it to travel on from the station in Bratislava?
Bratislava hl.n station is is linked to the Centrum tram stop, which lives up to its name with a location in the heart of the city by tram line 1.
Contactless payment for the journey is available
When is the usual approximate latest departure from Praha hl.n
Before 19:45 daily
Source = European Rail Timetable
How easy is it to get to the station in Prague?
Praha hl.n train station is located on the eastern edge of the city centre, so transferring to the Metro or trams can be good options.
See the Station Guide for more information, plus easy access to booking accommodation in its neighbourhood.
Are tickets cheaper if booked in advance for these Prague to Bratislava trains?
Yes, and they can be purchased from a choice of booking agents - see below.
Click on the 'Good to know info' to access guides to how rail tickets are managed in Germany, plus step-by-step guides on how to make a booking.
How soon ahead of travel are tickets typically placed on sale for these Prague to Berlin trains?
Up to eight weeks ahead for the EC trains, but up to 4 weeks ahead for the Regiojet trains
Does the ticket for these Prague to Bratislava trains include assigned seats?
Not on the EC trains, seat reservations are available, but need to be added when booking for an additional fee - But seats are assigned when booking the Regiojet trains
Do rail pass users need to book reservations for these Prague to Bratislava trains?
EC trains: They are available, but are not mandatory.
Regiojet trains: Yes - but 2nd class pass users can choose to travel in Low Cost class (cheapest), Standard or Relax Class (most expensive). 1st class pass users will be sat in Business Class.
The max price is under €3.
Is catering available on the Prague to Berlin trains on this journey option?
On the EC trains is a bar/bistro car and a restaurant car, but on the Regiojet trains the catering offer depends on the class of travel you have opted to travel by:
See the Train Guides in the Journey Information.
What else is good to know about Czech rail travel?
Check out the guide to travelling by train in Czechia.
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