The average train between Prague and Balaton takes 11h 48m and the fastest train takes 8h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Prague to Balaton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Prague and Balaton. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Prague is at 6:37 PM which arrives into Balaton at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 11h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Prague to Balaton. However, there are services departing from Prague station and arriving at Balaton station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
Prague to Balaton train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.
Prague to Balaton train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Keszthely station.
The distance between Prague and Balaton is 437.2 km. The road distance is 670 km.
You can take a train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Keszthely via Wien Hbf and Gyoer in around 9h 25m.