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Praha hlavní nádraží
The main station

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Image courtesy of © Lynx1211 · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Praha hlavní nádraží
Praha hlavní nádraží is the largest passenger station in the Czech Republic; its historic building and hall are among the most significant Art Nouveau monuments in the country. It is on metro line C and trams 5, 9, 15 and 26, and the Airport Express stops in front of it (Prague City Tourism).
Why it's on our list
- The main station
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Praha hlavní nádraží before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Praha hlavní nádraží are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro and tram stops
- Praha hlavní nádražíRail50 m1 min walk
- Hlavní nádražíCTram150 m2 min walk
- JindřišskáTram450 m6 min walk
Key sights
- Wenceslas Square650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Old Town Square1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Jewish Museum1.3 kmWalk 17 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Charles Bridge2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Vyšehrad2.4 kmWalk 30 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Prague Castle2.7 kmWalk 34 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Václav Havel Airport12 kmCar or taxi 38 min
Main railway stations
- Masarykovo nádraží650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min