How to travel from Prague to Amsterdam, Netherlands

The distance between Prague and Amsterdam is around 894km (556 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 7h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Prague to Amsterdam by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Dortmund Brückstrasse and then to Amsterdam Prins Hendrikplantsoen.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €84($84)
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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Berlin Hbf and then to Amsterdam Centraal.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Amsterdam.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance894km (556 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prague and Amsterdam

There are several options for getting from Prague to Amsterdam by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 7h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Prague and Amsterdam is around 894km (556 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 710km (441 miles)

It takes around 10hrs to get from Prague and Amsterdam by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prague to Amsterdam is to drive which takes around 7h 50m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Prague and Amsterdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Prague and Amsterdam. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Prague to Amsterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Berlin Hbf. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

Czech Railways, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Railjet, Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and Swiss Railways run train services between Prague and Amsterdam. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 10h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Prague and Amsterdam. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Prague and Amsterdam with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 14h 30m.

East West Eurolines, Union Ivkoni, RegioJet and FlixBus run regular bus services between Prague and Amsterdam. Buses run twice a week and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Prague to Amsterdam. We recommend that you take the bus to Dortmund Brückstrasse and then to Amsterdam Prins Hendrikplantsoen. instead which will take 10hrs.

The closest major airport to Amsterdam is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Amsterdam. Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Prague and Amsterdam. The distance is around 894km (556 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prague to Amsterdam is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around €84 ($84).

How do I get from Prague to Amsterdam

Compare travel optionsbetween Prague and Amsterdam

Transport options from Prague to Amsterdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
10hrs
€84($84)
twice a week1,014km (630 miles)
Bus to Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk14h 30m
€35($35)
every 20 mins1,067km (663 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10h 25m
€150($150)
every 20 mins1,000km (621 miles)
Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf15h 20m
€315($315)
twice a week1,106km (687 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
€185($185)
on demand894km (556 miles)

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Airports near Amsterdam

The following major airports near Amsterdam offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.

AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Amsterdam
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Amsterdam
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Amsterdam