How to travel from Paris to Prague, Czechia

The distance between Paris and Prague is around 910km (565 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

5 routes found

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

👋 Also check out PragueParis if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
plane
+

Fly

Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Prague (PRG).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    CZK 6,515($265)
Operated byVueling Airlines+ 2 others
2
4 x train
+

Train

Take the train to Stuttgart Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf then Schwandorf and then to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    CZK 3,660($150)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

💰 Cheapest
3
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Prague Wilsonova Bus Station.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    CZK 985($40)
Operated byRegioJet+ 1 others
4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Prague.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance1,029km (639 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Prague

There are several options for getting from Paris to Prague by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CZK 985 ($40) and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CZK 6,515 ($265).

The distance between Paris and Prague is around 910km (565 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 884km (549 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Paris and Prague by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paris to Prague is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx CZK 6,515 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Prague, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CZK 985 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Deutsche Bahn, TGV inOui, Go Ahead BW, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Die Länderbahn and Swiss Railways run train services between Paris and Prague. 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 Paris and Prague. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Paris and Prague with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 13h 20m.

RegioJet run regular bus services between Paris and Prague. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 13h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Paris and Prague. Flights depart from Paris Orly (ORY) and arrive at Prague (PRG). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Paris and Prague with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.

Vueling Airlines, Transavia France and Lufthansa fly between Paris and Prague. Flights depart from Paris Orly (ORY) and and arrive into Prague (PRG). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Paris to Prague typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Paris Orly (ORY) and and arrive into Prague (PRG).

The closest major airport to Prague is Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG) (PRG) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Prague. Turany Airport (BRQ) (BRQ) and Mosnov Airport (OSR) (OSR) 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 Paris and Prague. The distance is around 1,029km (639 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Prague is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around CZK 6,515 ($265).

How do I get from Paris to Prague

Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Prague

Transport options from Paris to Prague
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 30m
CZK 6,515($265)
every 10 mins910km (565 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10hrs
CZK 3,660($150)
every 4 hours1,124km (699 miles)
Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof13hrs
CZK 13,025($530)
once daily1,263km (785 miles)
Bus
13h 20m
CZK 985($40)
every 20 mins1,145km (711 miles)
Drive
9hrs
CZK 4,545($185)
on demand1,029km (639 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Paris and Prague

Train operators

Airports near Prague

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

PRG
Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Prague
BRQ
Turany Airport (BRQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
194km (121 miles) from Prague
OSR
Mosnov Airport (OSR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
269km (167 miles) from Prague