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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 prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. 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 bus costs an average of €16, and a flight costs an average of €36.
Distance: 444 km
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€54 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest | €206 Average price |
8h 5m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m 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 |
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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 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)Cheapest
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)Fastest
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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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FAQs: Travel from Budapest 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 Budapest to Prague.
You can get between Budapest and Prague 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to travel between Budapest and Prague is a train with an average price of €17.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Prague:
Taking a train costs €3 less than taking a coach, which costs on average €20 for the same trip.
A train is €24 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Prague costing on average €41.
The fastest way to get to Prague from Budapest is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 15 min.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Coach takes on average 5 h 55 min.
Taking a train requires on average 6 h 39 min of travel time.
Prague is approximately 444 km away from Budapest.
The average frequency per day from Budapest to Prague is:
- Around 48 coaches per day.
- 24 flights per day.
- 8 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Budapest to Prague as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Budapest to Prague:
- Coaches mostly depart from Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér and arrive in Prague, Central Train Station.
- Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Prague Vaclav Havel Airport.
- Trains mostly leave from Budapest Keleti and tend to arrive in Prague hlavní nádraží.
The following travel companies offer services from Budapest to Prague:
- FlixBus or Express Busline can get you to Prague by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with FlixBus from Budapest to Prague for €20 on Omio.
- Travel with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, LOT Polish Airlines, Brussels Airlines, SWISS, Eurowings, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Air Dolomiti or LAER for flights to Prague. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Ryanair Budapest to Prague tickets on Omio for €41.
- Regiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet or Hungarian Railways (MÁV) can take you to Prague by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Regiojet from Budapest to Prague for €17.
Yes, there are direct services available from Budapest to Prague with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach available with FlixBus or Express Busline 36 direct coaches per day.
- 6 direct trains per day with Regiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or Hungarian Railways (MÁV).
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Prague as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Prague from Budapest.
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