Prague Main (Praha hlavní nádraží) Railway Station Review

Prague Main train station is the biggest and busiest train station in the Czech Republic. Most of the international and local trains coming to Prague arrive at this station. 

First opened in 1871, its modern building was finished in 1909 by the talented Joseph Fanta. Interesting fact, from 1945 to 1948, the station was called Willson Station in honor of USA President Woodrow Wilson, who supported the Czech Republic's independence.

What to find in the station? 

Prague has only one central station, Praha Hlavni (main in Czech), often shortened as Praha hl. st. Being right in the city center and only 15 minutes walk from Prague's Old Town and famous Kings Charles Bridge makes it a perfect choice for those who want not to waste time on the airport transfers and passport controls.​

In case you have some free time, make sure to check the historic art Noveau train station building built in 1909, which is left unnoticed most of the time as it is nestled right above the modern station on the top of a small hill.​
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Prague Main Train Station has only 8 platforms lined from the west to the east of the train station and closer to the main entrance and city center of Prague. Railjet trains from Prague to Vienna are using these platforms.

​Interesting fact: the beautiful arched trainshed above platforms #1 to 6 is the first arched construction of the kind in whole Europe.

Ticket offices accept both Czech koruna and Euros, along with all the major credit cards. Moreover, you will find a large number of ATMs at the station.

Praha Hlavni train station features a great Czech Railways Lounge, located on the underground level, and free WiFi, water dispenser, and kids corner, which seems to be a downgrade from unique German train station lounges.

How to get there?

Prague Main station is located in the very center of Prague, just a few blocks away from Wenceslas Square and the National Museum, meaning that reaching it is not hard at all walking and using public transportation. ​

​For example, there's a subway station with the same name "Hlavní nádraží" located on line C of the Prague subway system.

Address: Wilsonova 300/8, 120 00 Vinohrady, Prague

​Are there luggage lockers at the Prague's Main Train Station?

​There are 2 luggage lockers options: the smaller one for regular-sized luggage (located on the far left side of the station as you walk in) and another one that takes larger items, including bikes, on the far end of the station, from the right. Prices are about 3 Euro per smaller one for 24 hours, and the maximum allowed time is 72hrs. Opened daily from 03:30 am until 00:30 am. 
The large lockers cost 2.50 Euro for smaller items and 4 Euro per large item like a bike. Opened daily from 6 am to 11 pm.

​​​​IS THERE ANY PUBLIC TRANSPORT GOING FROM/TO PRAGUE'S MAIN STATION?

The city's developed public transportation system allows you to reach Praha Hlavni not only by metro but also by trams and buses. The following routes have stops near the station:

Trams: #5, 8, 9, 15, 26, 51, 52, 55, 58 - tram stop Hlavní nádraží
Subway: Hlavní nádraží stop, line C
Busses: Hlavní nádraží stop, bus #505, 511, AE, H1
Local trains: S3, R3, R4, S7, S8, S9, S65, S80

​​​​HOW TO GET FROM / TO PRAGUE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FROM / TO THE PRAGUE MAIN RAILWAY STATION?

​To reach Prague's Main Train station, you can catch AeroExpress busses available every 30 minutes from 6:30 am until 10 pm. To get to Prague International Airport from the train station, you can see the same bus from 5:30 am to 9 pm. The cost of the ticket is 60 Czech Korunas or ~$2.7.

You can have another non-direct option. You can catch bus #119 and get off at Nádraží Veleslavín bus station, then catch A-line subway train to Muzeum station and walk for approximately 400 meters. This option is excellent for budget travelers without luggage or with a small backpack, as it will take more of your time.

​​HOW TO GET FROM PRAGUE'S FLORENCE BUS STATION TO PRAGUE MAIN TRAIN STATION?

​There's a direct, 1.5km long route from the Florenc bus station to Prague Main train station. Unless you're carrying lots of luggage, this will become a short and pleasant walk for you. Otherwise, it is advisable to take the C-line subway train just one stop away.

Explore the related routes:

Prague to Vienna High-Speed Train

Bullet Train from Prague to Graz

Vienna to Prague Train​

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