How to travel from Prague to Munich, Germany

The distance between Prague and Munich is around 315km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the underground and then fly which takes around 1h 50m.

5 routes found

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nádraží Veleslavín then fly from Prague (PRG) to Munich (MUC).

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Bus

Take the bus to Zob.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Muenchen Hbf.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Drive

Drive to Munich.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance382km (237 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prague and Munich

There are several options for getting from Prague to Munich by bus, train, car, subway and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the underground and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).

The distance between Prague and Munich is around 315km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 300km (186 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Prague and Munich by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prague to Munich is to take the underground and then fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Prague and Munich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Prague and Munich. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Prague and Munich with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 5h 40m.

Czech Railways run train services between Prague and Munich. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 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 Munich. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Prague and Munich with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 4h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Prague and Munich. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 50m 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 Munich. We recommend that you take the train to Nádraží Veleslavín then fly from Prague (PRG) to Munich (MUC). instead which will take 1h 50m.

The closest major airport to Munich is Munich Airport (MUC) (MUC) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Munich. Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM) (FMM) and Nuremberg Airport (NUE) (NUE) 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 Munich. The distance is around 382km (237 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prague to Munich is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

How do I get from Prague to Munich

Compare travel optionsbetween Prague and Munich

Transport options from Prague to Munich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
1h 50m
€250($250)
every 15 mins315km (195 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 45m
€205($205)
hourly533km (331 miles)
Bus
4h 50m
€23($23)
every 4 hours383km (238 miles)
Train
5h 40m
€24($24)
every 4 hours427km (265 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
€68($68)
on demand382km (237 miles)

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Airports near Munich

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

MUC
Munich Airport (MUC)
International Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Munich
FMM
Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Munich
NUE
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
International Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Munich