How to travel from Prague to Brussels, Belgium

The distance between Prague and Brussels is around 899km (559 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 7h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Prague to Brussels by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Schwandorf, Nürnberg Hbf then Frankfurt and then to Bruxelles-Nord.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Brussels South.

  • Duration14h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Brussels.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance899km (559 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prague and Brussels

There are several options for getting from Prague to Brussels by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 14h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 7h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Prague and Brussels is around 899km (559 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 717km (446 miles)

It takes around 10hrs to get from Prague and Brussels by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prague to Brussels is to drive which takes around 7h 55m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Prague and Brussels, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Prague and Brussels. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Prague to Brussels. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Schwandorf, Nürnberg Hbf and Frankfurt. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

Czech Railways, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Prague and Brussels. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 10hrs, 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 Brussels. It typically takes around 14h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Prague and Brussels with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 14h 25m.

FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Prague and Brussels. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 14h 25m 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 Brussels. We recommend that you take the train to Schwandorf, Nürnberg Hbf then Frankfurt and then to Bruxelles-Nord. instead which will take 10hrs.

The closest major airport to Brussels is Brussels Airport (BRU) (BRU) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Brussels. Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) (CRL) and Liege Airport (LGG) (LGG) 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 Brussels. The distance is around 899km (559 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prague to Brussels is to take the train which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

How do I get from Prague to Brussels

Compare travel optionsbetween Prague and Brussels

Transport options from Prague to Brussels
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
10hrs
€180($180)
every 4 hours961km (597 miles)
Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf12h 20m
€165($165)
once daily1,074km (667 miles)
Bus
14h 25m
€50($50)
every 20 mins963km (598 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€160($160)
on demand899km (559 miles)

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Airports near Brussels

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

BRU
Brussels Airport (BRU)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Brussels
CRL
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Brussels
LGG
Liege Airport (LGG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Brussels