How to travel from Zurich to Prague, Czechia

The distance between Zurich and Prague is around 696km (432 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Zurich 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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Train

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

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    CZK 4,670($190)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Prague Wilsonova Bus Station.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    CZK 615($25)
Operated byRegioJet+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Prague.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance696km (432 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zurich and Prague

There are several options for getting from Zurich to Prague by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CZK 615 ($25) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CZK 3,465 ($140).

The distance between Zurich and Prague is around 696km (432 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 526km (327 miles)

It takes around 9h 35m to get from Zurich and Prague by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zurich to Prague is to drive which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx CZK 3,465 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Zurich and Prague, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CZK 615 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zurich and Prague. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Zurich and Prague with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 12h 60m.

Swiss Railways, Die Länderbahn and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Zurich and Prague. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 9hrs, 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 Zurich and Prague. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zurich and Prague with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 9h 35m.

RegioJet and FlixBus run regular bus services between Zurich and Prague. Buses run twice a week and take around 9h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zurich to Prague. We recommend that you take the bus to Prague Wilsonova Bus Station. instead which will take 9h 35m.

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 Zurich and Prague. The distance is around 696km (432 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zurich to Prague is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around CZK 615 ($25).

How do I get from Zurich to Prague

Compare travel optionsbetween Zurich and Prague

Transport options from Zurich to Prague
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
9hrs
CZK 4,670($190)
5 times a day759km (471 miles)
Train to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi12h 60m
CZK 2,210($90)
every 20 mins884km (549 miles)
Bus
9h 35m
CZK 615($25)
5 times a week711km (442 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
CZK 3,465($140)
on demand696km (432 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