How to travel from Prague to Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The distance between Prague and Edinburgh is around 1,365km (848 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

5 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Prague (PRG) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)
Operated byRyanair+ 7 others

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Regensburg Hbf, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, Bruxelles Midi then London St Pancras Intl and then to Edinburgh.

  • Duration16h 40m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £500($590)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Green Line Station and then to Edinburgh Bus Station.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £63($74)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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ferry
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Amsterdam IJmuiden then take a ferry to Newcastle upon Tyne then drive to Edinburgh.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £400($470)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prague and Edinburgh

There are several options for getting from Prague to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £63 ($74) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £120 ($140).

The distance between Prague and Edinburgh is around 1,365km (848 miles).

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Prague and Edinburgh by plane.

The quickest way to get from Prague to Edinburgh is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £120 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Prague and Edinburgh is to take the bus which will typically cost around £63 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Prague and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 16h 40m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Prague to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Regensburg Hbf, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, Bruxelles Midi and London St Pancras Intl. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 16h 40m.

Czech Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar and LNER run train services between Prague and Edinburgh. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 16h 40m, 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 Edinburgh. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Prague to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Green Line Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

RegioJet, Union Ivkoni, Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Prague and Edinburgh. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Prague and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Prague (PRG) and arrive at Edinburgh (EDI). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Prague and Edinburgh with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 25m.

Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, British Airways, Eurowings, KLM, Air France and Aer Lingus fly between Prague and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Prague (PRG) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI). These flights usually take around 2h 25m.

The flight from Prague to Edinburgh typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Prague (PRG) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI).

The closest major airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Prague to Edinburgh. We recommend that you fly from Prague (PRG) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 3h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prague to Edinburgh is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £120 ($140).

How do I get from Prague to Edinburgh

Compare travel optionsbetween Prague and Edinburgh

Transport options from Prague to Edinburgh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 20m
£120($140)
every 10 mins1,365km (848 miles)
Plane and Train4hrs
£165($195)
every 20 mins1,503km (934 miles)
Train
16h 40m
£500($590)
4 times a day2,008km (1,248 miles)
Bus
1 day 2h
£63($74)
once daily2,040km (1,268 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 3h
£400($470)
once daily1,608km (999 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Prague and Edinburgh

Train operators

Ferry operators

Airports near Edinburgh

The following major airports near Edinburgh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Edinburgh
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Edinburgh