There are so many day trips that you can take from Prague. Terezin is one of them. Terezin is a prison that was built in the l800’s and also used as a Nazi holocaust in WWII.
We need to know the truth and learn from mistakes. Those who are willing to learn from sad human history should visit this place. You will truly see how horrifying it was back then.
Now, I’ll show you how to get from Prague to Terezin without using tours or guides. You will save a minimum CAN$20!!
A Terezin tour from Prague Cheaper?
Before I start showing you how to get to Terezin, I’d like to let you know how much it will cost to do a day trip from Prague to Terezin including the memorial admission fee.
Terezin Memorial Entrance Fee
Terezin Memorial admission fee
As shown in the picture… Adult single ticket is 180,- CZK and combine ticket is 220,- CZK (as of July 2019). If you would like to join the tour, it is INCLUDED in your fee. It’s up to you to decide if you want to join the tour or not.
Transportation Fee
The transportation cost using by bus is 180,- CZK for a round trip. If you decide to take the train, it will be around 240,- CZK for a round trip. (as of July 2019)
Let me compare if you were to join a day trip tour from Prague VS taking a bus by yourself. Let’s say you picked combine tickets, the total of this trip is 400,- CZK (CAN$23.15 as of July 2019).
| You by yourself | Join the activity tour | |
| Transportation(By Bus) | 180,- CZK (round trip) | Included in the fee |
| Admission Fee | 180~220,- CZK | Included in the fee |
| Private Tour Guide | Not included | Included |
| Lunch or snack | Not included | Not included |
| Total | CAN$23.15 | CAN$54.88 |
To join a day trip tour from Prague, you will get the benefits of a private tour and private transportation. But, to get to the pick up point is your own cost. Conclusion – Going there by yourself is cheaper!
How to get to Terezin by Train
To those who likes trains, you can take train to go to Terezin. The nearest small village is called Bohušovice nad Ohří. There are trains that is coming from Prague main train station almost every hour. Tickets are 240,- CZK for a round trip (as of July 2019).
But I don’t recommend taking the train because as you can see, it is a bit of walk from the nearest station to the Terezin concentration camp.
If you don’t mind walking, you can take the train to get there. But why would you? The bus will drop you off right in front of the memorial.
How to get to Terezin by Bus
Seems like taking a bus is the cheapest and the best way to go to Terezin. The only annoying part is to get there without getting lost. But… I got that part for you! Follow these directions and you will get there easily!
Letňany station
Please disregard steps 1 to 2 below.
The new bus time table for Terezin can be found at official website.
Time table for Terezin Bus
Step 1. Getting to Nádraží Holešovice Station
The bus to Terezin departs at Nádraží Holešovice station. This bus is not the same as the city public transportation system. So a “metro” day pass won’t work if you purchase it for this type of bus.
Nádraží Holešovice station is the C line which is the red color line. When you get there, look for the sign below.
The sign to look for at Nádraží Holešovice station
This sign doesn’t say anything about Terezin. Take the direction opposite from the “Zoo”. This station has only 2 exits, so you can’t get lost. The one with NO escalator is the exit you want and will bring you closest to the platform for the Terezin bus.
The exit to Terezin bus platform
Those who get to Nádraží Holešovice station by Tram or foot… You need to go through the subway station to get to the bus stop, on the ground level area with shops pictured below. Otherwise, you won’t find the sign you’re looking for.
Step 2. Get to the bus platform to Terezin
When you get out from Nádraží Holešovice station, you will see the pizza store on your left hand side.
Right exit to Terezin bus platform
You are right on track! Keep going straight until you hit the “Information” booth (the picture below on the right hand side with the green). It seemed like shed for storage, but it is the information booth.
The bus stops and “Information booth”
You need to go to bus stop #7 for Terezin. In case they change stops, please check with an employee if you are lucky enough to find one. Otherwise the easiest way to find out, is to check the timetable posted at the bus stops.
The bus stop to Terezin
It doesn’t say Terezin on top or as a title. But when you look at the stops, it says Terezin.
Timetable for Prague to Terezin
I’ll re type the timetable for you to read easily, so that you can plan your trip accordingly.
| Depart from Prague | Arrive at Terezin |
| 8:00 | 8:48 |
| 9:00 | 9:48 |
| 9:30 | 10:18 |
| 10:00 | 10:48 |
| 13:30 | 14:18 |
| 15:00 | 15:48 |
| 16:00 | 16:48 |
| 16:30 | 17:18 |
| 17:00 | 17:48 |
| 18:00 | 18:48 |
When the bus comes, you need to pay the bus driver for your ticket using CASH ONLY. So make sure to have some change on you. The bus drivers don’t always have change, so it’s better to have your own. Plus, it helps speed up the process boarding.
The bus to Terezin
The bus seats are on a first come, first served basis. So have a seat anywhere you would like.
Step 3. Which bus stop to get off at
This bus is not only to the Terezin Memorial. So, it will stop a few times before getting to the Terezin Memorial itself. At the Terezin Memorial, there are 2 stops that you can get off. It doesn’t matter which one to get off at but from my experience, I highly recommend you to get off at the first one which is Terezín, U památníku stop. This stop is in the middle of the Ghetto Museum and the Small Fortress.
The Terezín, U památníku stop
When you get off at this bus stop, you will see the sign in the picture below.
The sign for Ghetto Museum and Small Fortress
Between the Ghetto Museum and the Small Fortress, its about a 15 to 20 minute walk. You can easily walk, which many people do. But if weather isn’t ideal, you may not want to walk.
The second bus stop is Terezín, aut.nádr which is very close to the Ghetto Museum. If you missed the first stop, don’t worry. You just need to get off at the second stop instead!
Step 4. On your way back
You also need to know what time your bus returns home as well. There were multiple time tables that were destroyed by nature or people at the bus stop.
The bus schedule from Terezín, aut.nádr stop
But, I managed to read a couple of them and they looked the same as the Prague bus station. Here is the bus schedule from Terezín, aut.nádr stop (near the Ghetto Museum) to Prague.
| Depart from Terezín,aut.nádr stop | Arrive at Prague |
| 5:55 | 6:50 |
| 6:35 | 7:30 |
| 10:05 | 11:00 |
| 11:05 | 12:00 |
| 13:05 | 14:00 |
| 13:35 | 14:18 |
| 15:05 | 16:00 |
| 16:30 | 17:30 |
| 17:30 | 18:30 |
Terezín, aut.nádr Stop is near the middle of the big main square, so it’s hard to miss it.
The Terezín, aut.nádr stop
I was so glad to get on the bus from the Terezín, aut.nádr stop, (near the Ghetto Museum) because when the bus stopped at the next stop which was Terezín, U památníku, there were absolutely no seats left. So please remember to – get on the bus from Terezín, aut.nádr stop (near the Ghetto Museum) on your way back!!
Bus to Prague from Terezín, aut.nádr
No need to book a Terezin tour from Prague anymore
I hope this article makes your trip to Terezin easy. Wear shoes that are comfortable to walk in for a long period of time. Dress accordingly with the weather. And, bring snacks as there are not many options depending on the time or season you visit.
Learning the dark side of history makes you appreciate what you have and what era you live in. Lest we forget.
The star of David at Memorial Cemetery
