Praha hlavní nádraží
Praha hlavní nádraží
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Neighbourhood: Praha 2
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- Prague Station • 1 min walk
- Central Station • 1 min walk
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Pub Monster Neil
Liverpool, UK1,314 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
Praha Hlavni Nadrazi ( Prague Main Station ) is a wonderful old railway station that has served this fascinating city since it opened in 1871.
The station design is special, Art Nouveau architecture is amazing to view ,the station has had a lot of work done to it lately bringing it more in line with other great European railway station's ,that said it can still be a bit confusing for the first time visitor ,in the station are staff who appear brusk but they are there to help and will help ,theres some cafe's and some shops ,its to me a very good railway station that's most definitely well worth checking out if only for the architecture.
The station design is special, Art Nouveau architecture is amazing to view ,the station has had a lot of work done to it lately bringing it more in line with other great European railway station's ,that said it can still be a bit confusing for the first time visitor ,in the station are staff who appear brusk but they are there to help and will help ,theres some cafe's and some shops ,its to me a very good railway station that's most definitely well worth checking out if only for the architecture.
Written 30 March 2024
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Chang Percy
Taipei, Taiwan216 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
The architecture is splendid as well as the interior. There are many shops inside. Passengers would not be bored. The ambience is clean.
Written 22 March 2024
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Tommo
Melbourne, Australia50,586 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Praha hlavní nádraží is the main train station in Prague and a historic building and of Art Nouveau architecture.
This station opened in 1871.
The architecture is stunning as well as the interior.
There are many retail stores within.
This station opened in 1871.
The architecture is stunning as well as the interior.
There are many retail stores within.
Written 17 February 2024
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Jeannie S
Singapore, null, Singapore13 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
We went to the train station this morning to purchase our train ticket to Cezky Krumlov. As this is our first time here in Prague, there are many things that we are not familiar with. We approached a lady at the ticket counter. The queue for meant for Visitor. When it was our turn, we asked her if where we could get the ticket to Cezky Krumlov. She said not here. So we asked again, where should we go to get the ticket and she literally screamed at us and said : NOT HERE!!!
So, we found the place to get our tickets. When we asked for more information, the staff who were attending to us was neither nice to us, but he did not scream at least.
You don't have to force yourself to smile at visitors but at the very least, dont scream at us.
So, we found the place to get our tickets. When we asked for more information, the staff who were attending to us was neither nice to us, but he did not scream at least.
You don't have to force yourself to smile at visitors but at the very least, dont scream at us.
Written 4 September 2023
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WisdenPompey
68 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
This is an amazing station. Superb architecture. Spacious under the very large train shed. Easy access from the main part of the city.
Written 18 August 2023
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Warby
Bicester, UK3,817 contributions
Jan 2023 • Business
This station has been totally modernised. The functional areas are total refurbished. If you don’t enter via the main entrance you will miss the old. I was dropped by taxi near a lift to the station. -2 is the ticket office. Easy to navigate station and prices are very cheap. Inter city trains are very comfortable and efficient
Written 10 January 2023
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Lucas C
Gothenburg, Sweden6 contributions
Aug 2022
It's a controlled mess and platform 1 is a bit tricky.
I couldn't find my train at first because the railbus was parked behind an electrical box sorta thing.
I couldn't find my train at first because the railbus was parked behind an electrical box sorta thing.
Written 27 September 2022
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Owner Kludsky Entertainment
Czech Republic105 contributions
Sept 2022 • Family
Hello, this is old train station, it has few shops with food and some small shops with clothes. I liked the French style croissant bageteria.
Written 25 September 2022
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Ben S
4 contributions
Jun 2022
I've traveled by train quite extensively in Europe, especially in Germany. You would expect that Prague, a European capital, would have a really good train station, but this station was the most god-awful building I have ever been in. Everything was filthy, and to make matters worse, they only post platform numbers 10-15 minutes before departure, so you'll get about 200 hundred people crowding around the tiny screens and it's impossible to walk through the hoard.
Signage is also a major problem...everything is in Czech with a couple signs in English or German, but if you are looking for a taxi or any sort of ground transportation you will need a miracle. Same can be said for bathrooms. And there is no information booth anywhere.
After over 30 minutes of wandering, we somehow got outside to a weird side street next to a hostel and just called an Uber. There is a dedicated Uber pick up place, but you will need to either cross a busy highway or take a tunnel followed by steep, spiraling stairs to reach it. I'm a big fan of common sense and it seems that the Soviet goons who designed this total piece of garbage had none.
AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE!!
That being said, Prague is a wonderful city and if you are arriving at this dump, please don't let it ruin your impression of Prague. They just really have a lot of work to do...
Signage is also a major problem...everything is in Czech with a couple signs in English or German, but if you are looking for a taxi or any sort of ground transportation you will need a miracle. Same can be said for bathrooms. And there is no information booth anywhere.
After over 30 minutes of wandering, we somehow got outside to a weird side street next to a hostel and just called an Uber. There is a dedicated Uber pick up place, but you will need to either cross a busy highway or take a tunnel followed by steep, spiraling stairs to reach it. I'm a big fan of common sense and it seems that the Soviet goons who designed this total piece of garbage had none.
AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE!!
That being said, Prague is a wonderful city and if you are arriving at this dump, please don't let it ruin your impression of Prague. They just really have a lot of work to do...
Written 27 June 2022
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TravelingYinzer
Pittsburgh, PA182 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
This is perhaps the absolute worst train station we have ever seen in Europe. Talk about a shock after arriving at this dump from Vienna - which is an amazingly clean and easily navigable train station
I like to think I am a reasonably savvy traveler, but this may be the worst-signed train station ever. Trying to find a taxi impossible. And the signs in the entire station are only in Czech. Meanwhile the staff who work at the train station still appear to have a Soviet-style demeanor to them. Rude and unhelpful is about the best that can be set for them.
My advice if you are trying to take a taxi: Don’t. We decided to use an Uber after 20 minutes of trying to find a taxi stand with no luck whatsoever. And another piece of advice is to walk a block or two away from the train station to get your Uber. Trying to find the Uber pick up location is another wild goose chase.
I like to think I am a reasonably savvy traveler, but this may be the worst-signed train station ever. Trying to find a taxi impossible. And the signs in the entire station are only in Czech. Meanwhile the staff who work at the train station still appear to have a Soviet-style demeanor to them. Rude and unhelpful is about the best that can be set for them.
My advice if you are trying to take a taxi: Don’t. We decided to use an Uber after 20 minutes of trying to find a taxi stand with no luck whatsoever. And another piece of advice is to walk a block or two away from the train station to get your Uber. Trying to find the Uber pick up location is another wild goose chase.
Written 23 June 2022
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Camper709252
1 contribution
Hola me gustaría saber que supermercado hay en la estación de trenes
sirjuan007
Toronto, Canada204 contributions
There are many retail stores of all types in this train station. I do not remember specifically if there is a supermarket but I'm sure there are stores where you can buy many different food items
M123a
Toronto, Canada521 contributions
Could someone please tell me what’s the difference between “Eurail”, “Goeuro”, and “DB” train stations? And which ones are better.
I’ve never traveled through Europe so I am so confused to choose from these ones.
I am going from Berlin to Prague and then from praque to Vienna ?
Which one should I book with and why?
Thank you
sirjuan007
Toronto, Canada204 contributions
It's been a long time since I used Eurorail and I have never used Goeuro but it sounds like it would be similar to Eurorail. I believe Eurorail is a time limited pass on all rail through Europe. If you are only travelling between 3 countries it is probably cheaper to buy individual train fares, unless you are planning to travel several times by rail your time there. DB is the German rail service and you can buy tickets online to all your destinations. Buying earlier will get you cheaper fares. Recommend getting reserved seating. It's about a 4-4.5 hour trip from Berlin to Prague and another couple of hours to Vienna from there.
M123a
Toronto, Canada521 contributions
Hello, could you please let me know how I can book a train from Berlin to Prague? What’s the name of the train line or the website that I can book. Thank you
sirjuan007
Toronto, Canada204 contributions
As noted in previous answer, go to German train website and order ticket online. Get a reserved seat, otherwise you may find yourself standing the entire 4 hour trip. Local travellers tend to buy tickets at last minute and trains get overbooked. Once you get ticket, print it out and you can board train. Conductor will scan and validate your ticket. Train fares are cheaper on German website than Czech train website even though it is the same train. The track that the train board from will not be posted on the schedule board until about 15-30 minutes before departure time. The Prague train station is confusing if you are only an English speaker as there aren’t many signs in English to help guide you. Arrive at train station at least an hour early so that you can familiarize yourself with layout and system.
FLnurseER
Boca Raton, FL2,809 contributions
Where is the 24 hour luggage storage located? Any idea of cost? Thank you.
Lance H
Boerne, TX1,280 contributions
Good luck. Follow the icon of a suitcase with a key. The problem is there are so many levels with ramps, stairs, and escalators. I can say it is the north-ish end of the station. RunawayChocaholic and Seat 61 have good answers and pictures, but they still are not specific enough to locate it. What the world needs is for this to be on a map including the level/floor.
garye169
1 contribution
I am returning a Budget rental car to the Prague Main Railway Station that I rented elsewhere. Where is the return area located at the station and are there well marked signs leading there (Budget Logo, English, etc.)????
Thanks........
FayeInAmsterdam
Amsterdam, The Netherlands1,449 contributions
Hello Gary, I don't know, but I am sure that if you get in touch with Budget they will show you where they are located. Or try online, or even maps. Enjoy Prague!
Kate D
Doncaster, UK22 contributions
Hi me and a friend are stopping in Prague this week and are looking to travel to Dresden next Tuesday for day on the train... can we pay for tickets at the station on the day??.... also are the trains normally the same time most days?? Thank you in advance :)
Baross
Spikkestad, Norway1,889 contributions
Hi. I think there are going Train from Prague to Dresden in week days every 2 hour and the trip shall take 2 hours and 19 minute. You can buy the tickets before on pages at internet or You can buy them at station on machine or like me I bought them at tickets shop at station. Its one of the easiest station I ever I have used. I then travel to Plzen and took the Munchen Train if I dont remember wrong. Guessing its easy to find ticket for You at station. A lot of screens tell You where to go. The price for Your tickets are from 22 to 27 euro. Maybe a little more in the ticket line With help from sales People I always to that instead of machine always afraid of to mistake. A lot of bla bla bla here...:)
aanchooo
Ottawa, Canada136 contributions
Can someone kindly guide me on where to mostly locate the EC 170 train to Berlin ( coming from Hungary) ? Are the platforms different for each time ? Also which level is the common one for the EC 170 ?
We have a very short window for change and hoping to be prepared before hand so as to not miss the train. Thank you in advance :)
keithcairns
Dublin, Ireland312 contributions
It's very off putting the way it's on the screen. If you are on main concourse watch for announcement of platform number- normally 15 mins before departure. When pkatgormnus announced you go up one level and go right or left depending on direction nth or sth.
It's easy.
aanchooo
Ottawa, Canada136 contributions
Can someone kindly guide me on where to mostly locate the EC 170 train to Berlin ( coming from Hungary) ? Are the platforms different for each time ? Also which level is the common one for the EC 170 ?
We have a very short window for change and hoping to be prepared before hand so as to not miss the train. Thank you in advance :)
Alan W
London, UK1,316 contributions
Staff in information centre were very helpful with us when we bought tickets at the station. After paying for tickets we asked usual follow up of which platform and found they have no idea in there and watch information boards. If it helps when you stand looking at info boards there is a 'tunnel ' in front of you We split up and one watched the boards while other familiarised ourselves with the several platforms that lead off at right angles to that tunnel. Found it in good time as boards changed about fifteen minutes before train due and platforms all reasonably close.
Is there a required laguage size
keithcairns
Dublin, Ireland312 contributions
There are baggage racks in the carriages. We had hand luggage which you can store overhead.
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