How to travel from Milan to Prague, Czechia

The distance between Milan and Prague is around 873km (543 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 8h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Milan to Prague 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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Bus

Take the bus to Campingplatz Obermenzing and then to Prague.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    CZK 3,515($145)
Operated by

Stoke Travel

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Train

Take the train to Zuerich Hb then Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36 and then to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    CZK 6,390($260)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Prague.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Distance885km (550 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milan and Prague

There are several options for getting from Milan to Prague by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CZK 960 ($39) and will take around 14h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 8h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CZK 3,930 ($160).

The distance between Milan and Prague is around 873km (543 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 645km (401 miles)

It takes around 12hrs to get from Milan and Prague by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milan to Prague is to drive which takes around 8h 15m and will set you back approx CZK 3,930 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Prague, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CZK 960 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milan and Prague. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Milan to Prague. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zuerich Hb and Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.

Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways, Die Länderbahn and Nightjet run train services between Milan and Prague. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 12h 20m, 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 Milan and Prague. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milan to Prague. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Campingplatz Obermenzing. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

Stoke Travel and RegioJet run regular bus services between Milan and Prague. Buses run once a week and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milan to Prague. We recommend that you take the bus to Campingplatz Obermenzing and then to Prague. instead which will take 12hrs.

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 Milan and Prague. The distance is around 885km (550 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan to Prague is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12hrs and will usually cost around CZK 3,515 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Milan and Prague

Transport options from Milan to Prague
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
12hrs
CZK 3,515($145)
once a week873km (543 miles)
Bus to Prague Wilsonova Bus Station14h 55m
CZK 960($39)
once a week1,026km (637 miles)
Train + 1 similar
12h 20m
CZK 6,390($260)
5 times a day1,008km (626 miles)
Train via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-1017h 45m
CZK 1,965($80)
once daily1,238km (769 miles)
Drive
8h 15m
CZK 3,930($160)
on demand885km (550 miles)

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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