How to travel from Bratislava to Prague

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Compare train and bus for Bratislava to Prague

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

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30m

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5h 7m

Average total duration

4h 37m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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from Bratislava to Prague

How to get from Bratislava to Prague by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Bratislava to Prague is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Leo ExpressLE1216
    1:05 PM5h50
    Bratislava hlavná stanica
    6:55 PMPrague hlavní nádraží
    151One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Leo ExpressLE1216
    1:05 PM5h50
    Bratislava hlavná stanica
    6:55 PMPrague hlavní nádraží
    151One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:50 PM4h05
    Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy
    3:55 AMPrague, Central Train Station
    221One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Leo ExpressLE1214
    3:51 AM6h04
    Bratislava hlavná stanica
    9:55 AMPrague hlavní nádraží
    151One-way
    0 transfers
  • Leo ExpressLE1214
    3:32 AM6h23
    Bratislava-Petržalka
    9:55 AMPrague hlavní nádraží
    151One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1044 (Bratislava -> Prague)
    5:17 AM4h41
    Bratislava hlavná stanica
    9:58 AMPrague hlavní nádraží
    171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:45 AM4h45
    Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy
    4:30 PMPraha, Roztyly
    191One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:58 AM5h42
    Bratislava, Einsteinova
    2:40 PMPrague, Central Train Station
    191One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:58 AM5h42
    Bratislava, Einsteinova
    3:40 PMPrague, Central Train Station
    191One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bratislava to Prague

Travel to Prague easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bratislava to Prague.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bratislava and Prague including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bratislava to Prague is a bus with an average price of €21.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Bratislava to Prague is by train with an average journey time of 4h 36m.

Other travel options to Prague take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 37m.

The Bratislava to Prague distance is approximately 291 km.
The average frequency per day from Bratislava to Prague is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bratislava to Prague:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bratislava to Prague, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bratislava to Prague with the following travel companies:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Bratislava to Prague often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Budapest, Berlin, Dresden, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Prague and these popular destinations at a great price.

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