- Must visit
National Museum
Prague’s principal museum on Wenceslas Square, known for its grand Neo-Renaissance building and broad natural history, history, and culture collections.
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$67
Fastest journey
16 h 45 m
Average duration
18 h 1 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
798 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bruges to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bruges to Prague will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
Of the 19 buses that leave Bruges for Prague on Wed, Jun 24, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 24 the direct buses cover the 798 km distance in an average of 18 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 45 m .
On Wed, Jun 24 the slowest buses will take 19 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bruges to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a train costs an average of $95.
Distance: 495 miles (798 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$83 Average price Cheapest | $121 Average price | $151 Average price | $192 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 23m Average total duration 16h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 17m Average total duration 11h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bruges to Prague:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bruges to Prague costing on average $121 (€100).
A bus is $68 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Prague costing on average $151 (€124).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 47m.
Bus takes on average 16h 53m.
Tickets start at around $83 (€69) compared to roughly $192 (€158) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $109 (€89). The journey takes 16h 53m versus 9h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 22h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
The table below shows live departures for Bruges to Prague buses for today, Tuesday, June 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 2:10 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 16h45 | 6:55 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 21h20 | 11:30 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 18h45 | 8:55 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 19h45 | 10:05 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 22h20 | 12:40 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 21h00 | 11:20 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 21h30 | 2:00 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 19h25 | 12:45 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 19h45 | 1:05 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 22h45 | 7:10 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 21h10 | 5:35 PM Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 23h35 | 8:00 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 8:25 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 17h05 | 1:30 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 22h55 | 7:20 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 2 transfers | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 AM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 19h55 | 12:25 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 AM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 19h35 | 12:05 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 22h45 | 7:30 AM Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West | 18h05 | 2:50 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Bruges to Prague run on average 16 times per day, taking around 16h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) but you can travel from only $29 (€24) by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 495 miles (798 km) distance in 16h 45m.
Distance 495 miles (798 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 16h 45m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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