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Praha hl.n. – České Budějovice – Bregenz – Zürich HB
Statistics
978 km route distance
Average travel speed of 69 km/h
Greenhouse gas emissions per km by mode of transport
(in gCO2e per passenger)
this night train: 13
bus: 22 (1.7 times as much)
car (1 person): 192 (15 times as much)
plane: 389 (31 times as much)
EN 50466
- Praha hl.n.
18:21 - České Budějovice
20:06 - Bregenz
06:40 - Zürich HB
09:43
Praha to Zürich
Trip duration 15:22
EN 50467
- Zürich HB
21:32 - Bregenz
00:25 - České Budějovice
08:52 - Praha hl.n.
10:39
Zürich to Praha
Trip duration 13:07
Night train Praha – Zürich
Take the night train on your next trip to Praha or Zürich!
Have you ever travelled by night train to Praha or Zürich? It's probably the most relaxing, fun, and eco-friendly way to get to your destination. The 978 km long train journey emits approximately 31 times less compared to a flight. Read more on the global warming reduction potential of night trains in our study on the topic.
When travelling with the EN 50466 + EN 50467 train, you can choose between the following categories:
- Sleeping compartment: Soft beds in a cabin typically shared by 1-3 persons, with a washing basin inside (and in some cases even with a private toilet and shower)
Travel by night train between Czech Republic, Austria, and Switzerland – timetable information
Please always verify timetable information with the operator when booking the train, and also prior to your departure.
Czech Republic to Switzerland: EN 50466 Praha hl.n. – Zürich HB
Night train EN 50466 departs from Praha hl.n. at 18:21, and arrives at Zürich HB at 09:43. It has intermediate stops in České Budějovice and Bregenz. The total trip duration is 15:22 hours. The train runs daily.
Switzerland to Czech Republic: EN 50467 Zürich HB – Praha hl.n.
The return trip, night train EN 50467, departs from Zürich HB at 21:32, and arrives at Praha hl.n. at 10:39. It has intermediate stops in Bregenz and České Budějovice. The total trip duration is 13:07 hours. The train runs daily.
Buy tickets for the night train from Praha to Zürich
This night train line is operated by České dráhy a.s. and you can book tickets on their official website. We also recommend you read our tips and tricks page for booking international train tickets.
Do you find it too difficult to book night train tickets? Is your favourite line often sold out or are tickets way too expensive? You could think there is little to be done about that – but actually this can be solved politically: By improving conditions for both operators and travellers. Learn more on how we get more night trains in our General Position Paper, or join your local Back on Track group right away.