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Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Prague
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €34 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, while a flight costs an average of €318.
Distance: 444 km
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€69 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest | €318 Average price | €121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 56m Average total duration 7h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Prague:
A bus is €35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Prague costing on average €69.
A bus is €284 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Prague costing on average €318.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 30m.
Bus takes on average 7h 56m.
Travel optionsfrom Budapest to Prague
How to get from Budapest to Prague by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Budapest to Prague is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague)2:54 PM7h12Budapest-Kelenfoeld10:06 PMPrague hlavní nádraží€231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague)2:54 PM7h12Budapest-Kelenfoeld10:06 PMPrague hlavní nádraží€231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 40915:45 AM1h15Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport7:00 AMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport€781One-way0 transfers
Other options
- RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague)11:54 AM7h12Budapest-Kelenfoeld7:06 PMPrague hlavní nádraží€251One-way0 transfers
- RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)7:54 AM7h12Budapest-Kelenfoeld3:06 PMPrague hlavní nádraží€311One-way0 transfers
- (Vienna -> Cracow) · RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · RJ 1068 (Budapest -> Vienna)5:54 PM11h52Budapest-Kelenfoeld5:46 AMPrague hlavní nádraží€511One-way2 transfers
- (Budapest -> Prague)11:15 AM7h15Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás6:30 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc€311One-way0 transfers
- (Budapest -> Prague)10:50 AM7h40Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar6:30 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc€311One-way0 transfers
- (Budapest -> Prague)11:10 PM6h50Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás6:00 AMPraha, ÚAN Florenc€351One-way0 transfers
LO536 · LO52112:45 PM4h35Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport5:20 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport€2271One-way1 transfer- LO536 · LO52512:45 PM6h15Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport7:00 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport€2271One-way1 transfer
- LO536 · LO52312:45 PM20h30Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport9:15 AMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport€2271One-way1 transfer
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The Journey from Budapest to Prague
The journey from the Hungarian capital, Budapest, to the Czech capital, Prague, is possible within about 4.5 hours using a variety of transport. Flights depart regularly, offering travellers the fastest choice of transport, but anyone who prefers to travel by ground transportation can opt to choose one of the direct bus services that travel between the two cities. The bus journey is considerably longer, taking at least 7.5 hours in total. Travellers can also choose to take a train from Budapest Keleti Railway Station to Prague Hlavni Nadr Station, which takes about 7 hours.
Buses from Budapest to Prague
Several bus companies operate regular bus services between the two cities, including Orangeways and FLiXBUS. Orangeways travels to Prague direct, taking about 7.5 hours, while FLiXBUS buses involve a change on the way and take 8 to 9 hours to reach Prague. Most buses depart from the main bus station at Nepliget and travel to Florenc bus station in Prague.
Trains from Budapest to Prague
Trains regularly depart from Budapest Keleti Railway Station and travel direct to Prague Hlavni Nadr Station. Journey times are generally consistent and the overall journey takes about 7 hours in total. Most trains travel direct but some travel from Budapest Kelenfoe Station and stop at Vienna on the way.
Flights from Budapest to Prague
Travellers can fly between the two cities within about 4.5 hours. Czech Airlines provides the fastest services from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, taking about 4.5 hours to reach Václav Havel Airport in Prague. Other options include Ural Airlines, Smartwings and Austrian Airlines, which reach Prague in 4.5 to 5.5 hours.
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Prague:
A bus is €35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Prague costing on average €69.
A bus is €284 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Prague costing on average €318.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 30m.
Bus takes on average 7h 56m.
- Around 56 buses per day.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- Around 19 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Prague as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Prague Vaclav Havel Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arrive in Prague hlavní nádraží.
- Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Prague, Central Train Station.
- Travel with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, BA Cityflyer, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air Shuttle, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Smartwings, Turkish Airlines, TAP Portugal to go to Prague by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Express Busline, Infobus, Comati PSG, Comati PSG, S.R.L. Ednateric - Trans to go to Prague by bus.
- Travel with České dráhy, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB to go to Prague by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
- 46 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Express Busline, Infobus, Comati PSG, Comati PSG, S.R.L. Ednateric - Trans.
- 14 direct trains per day with České dráhy, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight.
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