- Must visit
National Museum
Prague’s main museum on Wenceslas Square, known for its grand Neo-Renaissance building and broad natural history, history, and cultural collections.
Cheapest price
$77
Average price
$106
Fastest journey
15 h 35 m
Average duration
16 h 4 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
763 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ghent to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Prague will cost around $106 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $77.
Of the 25 buses that leave Ghent for Prague on Fri, Jun 26, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 26 the direct buses cover the 763 km distance in an average of 16 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 35 m .
On Fri, Jun 26 the slowest buses will take 16 h 40 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 · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a train costs an average of $87.
Distance: 474 miles (763 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$76 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price | $147 Average price | $185 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 38m Average total duration 16h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 55m Average total duration 11h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Prague:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Prague costing on average $104 (€86).
A bus is $71 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Prague costing on average $147 (€122).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 25m.
Bus takes on average 16h 8m.
Tickets start at around $76 (€63) compared to roughly $185 (€153) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $109 (€90). The journey takes 16h 8m versus 9h 16m 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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $71 |
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Prague buses for today, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 AM Gent, Ghent | 18h35 | 10:20 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 AM Gent, Ghent | 19h10 | 10:55 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 AM Gent, Ghent | 16h40 | 12:05 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 AM Gent, Ghent | 17h00 | 12:25 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Gent, Ghent | 21h50 | 7:00 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Gent, Ghent | 17h10 | 2:50 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Gent, Ghent | 21h50 | 7:30 AM Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Gent, Ghent | 20h10 | 6:55 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 PM Gent, Ghent | 20h35 | 11:30 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 PM Gent, Ghent | 18h00 | 8:55 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:55 PM Gent, Ghent | 16h00 | 6:55 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:35 PM Gent, Ghent | 19h25 | 12:00 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:35 PM Gent, Ghent | 17h30 | 10:05 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:35 PM Gent, Ghent | 18h45 | 11:20 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Gent, Ghent | 20h00 | 12:40 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Gent, Ghent | 21h55 | 7:10 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Gent, Ghent | 22h35 | 7:50 PM Praha, Zličín | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Gent, Ghent | 22h05 | 7:20 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM Gent, Ghent | 16h15 | 1:30 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Gent, Ghent | 20h20 | 5:35 PM Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Gent, Ghent | 18h55 | 4:10 PM Praha, Černý Most | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 AM Gent, Ghent | 15h50 | 4:45 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 AM Gent, Ghent | 15h35 | 4:30 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 AM Gent, Ghent | 21h30 | 10:25 PM Praha, Černý Most | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Ghent to Prague run on average 19 times per day, taking around 16h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $47 (€39) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:55, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 474 miles (763 km) distance in 16h 0m.
Distance 474 miles (763 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€39) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 16h 0m |
First bus 12:55 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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