Prague: Kingdom of Railways Model Train Ticket & Skip-the-Line

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Duration2h–4h

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The Model Railway That Keeps Growing Under Prague

You skip the entry line and spend two to four hours exploring 580 square meters of operating model railway layouts across two floors, including finished regional models of Czech towns, working train simulators, and technical displays. Your ticket is valid all day, so you can leave for lunch and return without paying again. The attraction is 150 meters from Andel Metro and fully accessible for wheelchairs and prams.

2h–4h

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Kingdom of Railways exhibits

Visit first floor exposition
See model trains and vehicles
Try train, tram, bus simulators
Explore second underground floor models
Relax in resting zones
Use playgrounds for children
Take elevator if needed
Leave and return with ticket stamp

The Experience

You walk down into the first floor and suddenly there's this entire landscape of Czech towns and countryside laid out in miniature — 400 meters of track, 120 locomotives moving at once, and the detail is unsettling in how real it feels. The Kingdom of Railways in Prague's Smíchov district isn't a small hobby display. It's 580 square meters of operating model railway that's still being built, with plans to eventually map all fourteen regions of the Czech Republic in one continuous layout. Right now, six regions are finished: Prague, Central Bohemia, Liberec, Pilsen, Carlsbad, and Ústí nad Labem.

The first floor shows the technical side — how the whole thing works. You see the video cameras mounted inside the locomotives, the switching systems, the 200 buildings and 1,400 trees they've placed by hand. There are also functional simulators where you can sit in a real train, tram, or bus cabin and try driving. It's the kind of thing kids get absorbed in for twenty minutes, but adults stop and actually think about how much patience this took. The second underground floor is where the regional models are being assembled — it's 900 square meters and still expanding, which is why they say this will be unique in Europe when it's done. No other single model railway this size exists in one piece.

The ticket is valid all day, so you're not rushed. There are rest zones, food and drink machines, and two playgrounds for smaller children. If you want a proper meal instead of vending machine food, you can ask staff for a stamp, leave, go eat lunch nearby, and come back. The entrance is 150 meters from Andel Metro Station, which matters if you're moving around Prague without a car. Prams and wheelchairs are accommodated — there's a lift to both floors, and the second underground floor is barrier-free for strollers. You can take photos and video for personal use without restriction.

The visit typically takes two to four hours depending on how much you linger at each section. It's open every day, so there's no scrambling to fit it into a specific window. The skip-the-line ticket means you don't stand in an entry queue — you go straight in.

What’s included

Your entry includes access to both floors of the Kingdom of Railways exposition, all 580 square meters of operating model railway layouts, the functional train, tram, and bus simulators, and use of rest zones and playgrounds.
The ticket is valid all day, allowing you to leave and return.
Lockers are available for rucksacks and luggage.
Food and drink machines are on-site, and you can bring your own food to eat in designated refreshment areas.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Kingdom of Railways (Království železnic)

Is this one for you?Right for families, model railway enthusiasts, and anyone spending a few hours in Prague who wants a self-paced indoor activity — the all-day validity means you control the pace and can step out for lunch without losing your entry.