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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 291 km
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€24 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Bratislava to Prague by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bratislava to Prague is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
LE12161:05 PM5h50Bratislava hlavná stanica6:55 PMPrague hlavní nádraží€151One-way0 transfers
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LE12161:05 PM5h50Bratislava hlavná stanica6:55 PMPrague hlavní nádraží€151One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus11:50 PM4h05Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy3:55 AMPrague, Central Train Station€221One-way0 transfers
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LE12143:51 AM6h04Bratislava hlavná stanica9:55 AMPrague hlavní nádraží€151One-way0 transfers
LE12143:32 AM6h23Bratislava-Petržalka9:55 AMPrague hlavní nádraží€151One-way0 transfers
RJ 1044 (Bratislava -> Prague)5:17 AM4h41Bratislava hlavná stanica9:58 AMPrague hlavní nádraží€171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 AM4h45Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy4:30 PMPraha, Roztyly€191One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:58 AM5h42Bratislava, Einsteinova2:40 PMPrague, Central Train Station€191One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:58 AM5h42Bratislava, Einsteinova3:40 PMPrague, Central Train Station€191One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Prague:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Prague costing on average €24.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
- Around 39 buses per day.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bratislava and Prague as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport and arrive in Prague Vaclav Havel Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bratislava hlavná stanica and arrive in Prague hlavní nádraží.
- Buses mostly depart from Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy and arrive in Praha, ÚAN Florenc.
- Travel with FlixBus, Turancar, Union Ivkoni International, Express Busline, LeviTour, A-Express, Infobus, Union Ivkoni, D.M.D. Group, Slovak Lines Express a.s. to go to Prague by bus.
- Travel with RegioJet a.s., České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Leo Express, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Prague by train.
- 21 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Turancar, Union Ivkoni International, Express Busline, LeviTour, A-Express, Infobus, Union Ivkoni, Slovak Lines Express a.s..
- 14 direct trains per day with RegioJet a.s., České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Leo Express, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity.
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