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Night train Praha – Zürich
(ČD EN 40458 + EN 40459 “Canopus”)

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    Statistics

    915 km route distance

    Average travel speed of 63 km/h

    Greenhouse gas emissions per km by mode of transport
    (in gCO2e per passenger)

    this night train: 21

    bus: 22 (1.1 times as much)

    car (1 person): 192 (9 times as much)

    plane: 389 (19 times as much)

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    EN 40458


    • 17:25

    • 17:38

    • 18:42

    • 18:59

    • 19:18

    • 21:02

    • 21:09

    • 21:38

    • 23:49

    • 05:04

    • 05:26

    • 05:46

    • 06:17

    • 06:56

    • 07:21

    • 09:05

    Praha to Zürich

    Trip duration 15:40

    EN 40459


    • 19:59

    • 21:16

    • 21:25

    • 21:56

    • 22:31

    • 23:09

    • 23:42

    • 00:28

    • 05:49

    • 06:22

    • 07:01

    • 07:08

    • 07:37

    • 07:57

    • 08:13

    • 09:15

    • 09:25

    Zürich to Praha

    Trip duration 13:26

    Train information

    Seats
    Couchette
    Sleeper
    Plugs available

    České dráhy a.s.
    https://www.cd.cz

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    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 915 km long train journey emits approximately 19 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 40458 + EN 40459 train, you can choose between the following categories:

    • Normal seats: The cheapest option
    • Couchette compartment: Simple, shelf-like beds in a cabin shared by usually 4-6 persons
    • 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)

    Plugs for your electronic devices are available at your seat / bed.

    Travel by night train – timetable information

    Please always verify timetable information with the operator when booking the train, and also prior to your departure.

    EN 40458 –

    Night train EN 40458 departs from at 17:25, and arrives at at 09:05. It has intermediate stops in , , , , , , , , , , , , and . The total trip duration is 15:40 hours. The train runs daily.

    EN 40459 –

    The return trip, night train EN 40459, departs from at 19:59, and arrives at at 09:25. It has intermediate stops in , , , , , , , , , , , , , and . The total trip duration is 13:26 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.