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.
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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Take the train to Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36 and then to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi.
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Take the bus to Prague Wilsonova Bus Station.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 9hrs | CZK 4,670($190) | 5 times a day | 759km (471 miles) |
Train to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi | 12h 60m | CZK 2,210($90) | every 20 mins | 884km (549 miles) |
Bus | 9h 35m | CZK 615($25) | 5 times a week | 711km (442 miles) |
Drive | 6h 10m | CZK 3,465($140) | on demand | 696km (432 miles) |
Union Ivkoni
Radina VIP
Nobless Line
Die Länderbahn
The following major airports near Prague offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Czechia and internationally.