Dresden to Prague by train
Prague lies 117 km (73 mi) south-east of Dresden, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 10 min at the speeds typical of Germany and Czechia rail, over roughly 143 km (89 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Dresden | Prague | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Czechia |
| Population | 564,904 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 116 m (381 ft) | 202 m (663 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Prague) |
| Stations on record | Dresden Central Station, Dresden-Neustadt railway station, Dresden Mitte railway station | Praha-Žvahov, Praha-Čakovice railway station, Praha-Horní Počernice |
What changes when you arrive in Prague
Crossing from Germany into Czechia: money changes from the Euro to the Koruna (CZK); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +420; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q135231540.
Where to book trains from Dresden to Prague
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Staying in Prague
Our booking partner lists 3,347+ places to stay in Prague (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 949 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (582), and 61 are five-star. Across 893 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 2,331,779 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Prague from Dresden?
117 km (73 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Dresden; by road roughly 143 km (89 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dresden to Prague by train?
About 1 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dresden and Prague?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Prague?
The Koruna (CZK).
Where can I stay in Prague?
Our booking partner lists 3,347+ places to stay in Prague, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.