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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 train with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €24.
Distance: 444 km
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€33 Average price Cheapest | €35 Average price | €173 Average price |
7h 26m Average total duration 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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)2:58 PM7h00Budapest-Kelenfoeld9:58 PMPrague hlavní nádraží€251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague)2:58 PM7h00Budapest-Kelenfoeld9:58 PMPrague hlavní nádraží€251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FR 40342:10 PM1h15Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport3:25 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport€1001One-way0 transfers
Other options
- RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague)11:58 AM7h02Budapest-Kelenfoeld7:00 PMPrague hlavní nádraží€251One-way0 transfers
- RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)7:58 AM6h58Budapest-Kelenfoeld2:56 PMPrague hlavní nádraží€311One-way0 transfers
- EC 2805:30 AM6h53Budapest-Nyugati12:23 PMPrague hlavní nádraží€361One-way0 transfers
- (Budapest -> Prague)11:15 AM7h15Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás6:30 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc€301One-way0 transfers
- (Budapest -> Prague)10:50 AM7h40Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar6:30 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc€301One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:10 AM7h20Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás4:30 PMPraha, Roztyly€361One-way1 transfer
LO538 · LO5295:35 PM4h05Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport9:40 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport€2281One-way1 transfer- LO536 · LO52112:45 PM4h35Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport5:20 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport€2281One-way1 transfer
- LO536 · LO52512:45 PM6h15Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport7:00 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport€2281One-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 train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Budapest to Prague costing on average €35.
A train is €140 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Prague costing on average €173.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 27m.
Train takes on average 6h 56m.
- Around 55 buses per day.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 18 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 Praha, ÚAN Florenc.
- Travel with FlixBus, Express Busline, Infobus, ArdaTur, Comati PSG, D.M.D. Group, Express Busline to go to Prague by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways to go to Prague by flight.
- Travel with České dráhy, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) to go to Prague by train.
- 43 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Express Busline, Infobus, ArdaTur, Comati PSG.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
- 12 direct trains per day with České dráhy, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, Hungarian Railways (MÁV).
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