How to travel from Prague to Frankfurt, Germany

The distance between Prague and Frankfurt is around 509km (316 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Prague to Frankfurt 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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💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Frankfurt Main Train Station.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
Operated byRegioJet+ 3 others
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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Schwandorf then Nürnberg Hbf and then to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €88($88)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Frankfurt am Main.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance509km (316 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prague and Frankfurt

There are several options for getting from Prague to Frankfurt by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Prague and Frankfurt is around 509km (316 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 409km (254 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Prague and Frankfurt by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prague to Frankfurt is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Prague and Frankfurt, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Prague and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Prague and Frankfurt with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 9h 20m.

Czech Railways, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Prague and Frankfurt. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7hrs, 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 Frankfurt. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Prague and Frankfurt with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 25m.

RegioJet and Arda Tur run regular bus services between Prague and Frankfurt. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 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 Frankfurt. We recommend that you take the bus to Frankfurt Main Train Station. instead which will take 6h 25m.

The closest major airport to Frankfurt is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) 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 Frankfurt. The distance is around 509km (316 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prague to Frankfurt is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €19 ($19).

How do I get from Prague to Frankfurt

Compare travel optionsbetween Prague and Frankfurt

Transport options from Prague to Frankfurt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6h 25m
€19($19)
every 3 hours523km (325 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7hrs
€88($88)
every 4 hours566km (351 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf9h 20m
€75($75)
once daily678km (421 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€90($90)
on demand509km (316 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Prague and Frankfurt

Airports near Frankfurt

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

FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Frankfurt
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Frankfurt