How to travel from Edinburgh to Prague, Czechia

The distance between Edinburgh and Prague is around 1,370km (851 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Prague (PRG).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    CZK 3,440($140)
Operated byRyanair+ 5 others

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf then Schwandorf and then to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    CZK 14,230($580)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Prague Wilsonova.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    CZK 1,820($74)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne then take a ferry to Amsterdam IJmuiden then drive to Prague.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    CZK 11,600($470)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Prague

There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Prague by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CZK 1,820 ($74) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CZK 3,440 ($140).

The distance between Edinburgh and Prague is around 1,370km (851 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,341km (833 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Edinburgh and Prague by plane.

The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Prague is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx CZK 3,440 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Prague is to take the bus which will typically cost around CZK 1,820 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Prague. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to Prague. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf and Schwandorf. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 16hrs.

LNER, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional and Die Länderbahn run train services between Edinburgh and Prague. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 16hrs, 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 Edinburgh and Prague. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh to Prague. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

Megabus UK, FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Prague. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Edinburgh and Prague. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and arrive at Prague (PRG). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Edinburgh and Prague with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 15m.

Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, KLM, British Airways and Air France fly between Edinburgh and Prague. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Prague (PRG). These flights usually take around 2h 15m.

The flight from Edinburgh to Prague typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Edinburgh to Prague. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Prague (PRG). instead which will take 3h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Prague is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around CZK 3,440 ($140).

How do I get from Edinburgh to Prague

Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Prague

Transport options from Edinburgh to Prague
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 10m
CZK 3,440($140)
every 10 mins1,370km (851 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
CZK 5,040($205)
every 20 mins1,508km (937 miles)
Train
16hrs
CZK 14,230($580)
every 20 mins1,963km (1,220 miles)
Bus
1 day 4h
CZK 1,820($74)
once daily2,041km (1,268 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 2h
CZK 11,600($470)
once daily1,611km (1,001 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Edinburgh and Prague

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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