How to travel from Prague to Basel, Switzerland

There are several options for getting from Prague to Basel by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 29 ($29) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 140 ($145).

The distance between Prague and Basel is around 713km (443 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 574km (356 miles)

It takes around 11h 30m to get from Prague and Basel by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prague to Basel is to drive which takes around 6h 5m and will set you back approx CHF 140 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Prague and Basel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Yes there is a train service that runs between Prague and Basel. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Prague and Basel with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 12h 30m.

Czech Railways, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Prague and Basel. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Prague and Basel. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Prague and Basel with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 11h 30m.

RegioJet run regular bus services between Prague and Basel. Buses run once a week and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Prague to Basel. We recommend that you take the bus to Basel Meret Oppenheim-Strasse. instead which will take 11h 30m.

The closest major airport to Basel is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Basel. Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Yes it is possible to drive from Prague and Basel. The distance is around 713km (443 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prague to Basel is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 30m and will usually cost around CHF 29 ($29).