Prague Main Station

Originally named Franz Josef Station when it opened on 14 December 1871, Prague Main Station — Hlavní nádraží — is the busiest railway hub in the entire Czech Republic. The main train station in Prague connects the country with popular destinations across Europe including Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Switzerland, Vienna, and Munich. Serving over 610 trains daily, this historic building is one of the most important transportation hubs on the continent.

The main railway station building is one of Prague's great architectural landmarks. The Art Nouveau building was constructed between 1901 and 1909 and features stunning Art Nouveau motifs, ornate towers, and a beautifully restored central hall. Declared a cultural monument in 1976, the station building underwent a complete reconstruction and renovation between 2006 and 2017, including work overseen by Italian company Grandi Stazioni, which transformed the underground hall and ground floor into a modern passenger facility while preserving the historic structure above. A second exit to Winston Churchill Square opened in September 2021, improving access from the north side of the station.

What to Find at the Station

Being an international railway station, Prague Main Station is equipped with everything passengers need for a comfortable stay. The station building spans two floors with an underground check-in hall and ground floor concourse, connected by three pedestrian underpasses to 9 platforms and 16 boarding edges. The station features barrier-free access for travelers with disabilities throughout the central part of the building.

Amenities include:

• Several shops, fast food outlets, and pharmacies
• Luggage lockers and luggage storage
• Showers (50 CZK) and toilets (20 CZK)
• Waiting areas and seating
• Ticket offices and cash desks
• Various restaurants and cafes, including the historic Fantova Kavárna cafe on the upper floor
• ATMs and currency exchange services
• Tourist information point (open 08:00–20:00)
• Taxi stand and parking

The underground hall houses additional shops, restaurants, fast food options, and ticket counters, making the lower level a busy commercial area in its own right. The station also has a tourist information point for visitors needing guidance on Prague and Czech cities beyond.

How to Get to the Station?

Thanks to its great location in the central part of Prague, the main Prague train station is well-connected to the city's public transport system and can be reached via:

• Metro: The nearby metro station is called Hlavní nádraží and is part of Line C (red). Access to the metro station is via the underground check-in hall — simply follow signs from the main hall.
• Tram: Prague Main Station is served by tram lines 5, 8, 9, 15, and 26, as well as night tram lines 92, 95, and 58. Tram stops are located approximately 250 meters from the station exit.
• Bus: The station is connected to bus lines 905, 907, 908, and 911.
• Taxi: A taxi stand is located directly outside the station building for easy onward travel across the city.
• Airport Express (AE): Direct Airport Express buses depart every 30 minutes from Prague Main Station to Václav Havel Airport, directly linking both destinations.