Edinburgh to Prague by train
Prague lies 1,341 km (833 mi) east of Edinburgh, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 15 h 26 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom and Czechia rail, over roughly 1,636 km (1,017 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Edinburgh | Prague | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Czechia |
| Population | 514,990 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 66 m (217 ft) | 202 m (663 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Prague) |
| Stations on record | Dalmeny railway station | Praha-Žvahov, Praha-Čakovice railway station, Praha-Horní Počernice |
Clocks in Prague are 1 h ahead of Edinburgh right now, so a 15 h 26 min journey lands 16 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Prague
Crossing from United Kingdom into Czechia: money changes from the Pound to the Koruna (CZK); traffic switches to the right; 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh?
1,341 km (833 mi) in a straight line, east of Edinburgh; by road roughly 1,636 km (1,017 mi).
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Prague by train?
About 15 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Edinburgh and Prague?
Prague is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Prague against Europe/London).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.