Taking the train from Prague to Bratislava is a good way to get from the capital of the Czech Republic to the capital of Slovakia when you are visiting Europe.
Trains between these two capital cities leave from Prague’s Hlavni Nadrazi train station. It is the central station in the city, and is accessible by all forms of transportation, including buses, trams, the metro, and taxis. Trains arrive at the Hlavna Stanica station in Bratislava.
All rail services are operated by Czech Railways. They are mostly operated on EuroCity trains.
Trains from Prague to Bratislava depart every two hours throughout the day, so it is easy to travel at any time.
Most trains on this route are direct, but a few require a connection on the way. The total journey time is 4 hours and 10 minutes on EuroCity trains regardless of whether there is a change or not. There are also some slower trains, but they take 10 hours and 40 minutes to reach the Slovak capital, so it is best to avoid them.
Tickets for trains from Prague to Bratislava start at 393 CZK. If you buy them online, you can often get a discount. You can also purchase them at the station before your train leaves.