- Must visit
National Museum
Major museum of Czech history and natural sciences in a monumental Neo-Renaissance building overlooking Wenceslas Square.
Cheapest price
lei212
Average price
lei242
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h 21 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
418 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Heidelberg to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heidelberg to Prague will cost around lei242 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only lei212.
Of the 9 buses that leave Heidelberg for Prague on Mon, Aug 03, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct buses cover the 418 km distance in an average of 7 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest buses will take 8 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 · FlixBusBuses from Heidelberg to Prague run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at lei106 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 259 miles (418 km) distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 259 miles (418 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price lei106 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 2:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price lei143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price lei201 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price lei236 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price lei274 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price lei198 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price lei266 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price lei201 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price lei207 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price lei229 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price lei185 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price lei196 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price lei235 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:06PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 9h44 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price lei243 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price lei296 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price lei222 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price lei201 |
The table below shows live departures for Heidelberg to Prague buses for today, Sunday, August 2. 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 | 9:55 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 9h15 | 7:10 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 6h55 | 11:10 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 8h30 | 12:45 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 6h40 | 10:55 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 9h15 | 6:55 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:50 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 6h55 | 12:45 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:50 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 7h15 | 1:05 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major museum of Czech history and natural sciences in a monumental Neo-Renaissance building overlooking Wenceslas Square.
Well-curated Jewish history museum across several historic sites. Important for understanding Prague's Jewish heritage and resilience.
Leading Czech art museum with medieval to modern works in a grand historic palace. Essential for fine art and decorative arts lovers.
Historic square at Prague's core, surrounded by Gothic and Baroque landmarks. A must for first-time visitors and classic city views.
Lively boulevard of Czech modern history, lined with shops and major buildings. Worth visiting for atmosphere and historic significance.
Romantic quarter of palaces, lanes, and church domes beneath Prague Castle. Ideal for wandering, photography, and quieter historic charm.
Slow-braised beef in a creamy root-vegetable sauce, usually served with bread dumplings. A classic Czech Sunday dish strongly linked to Bohemian home cooking.
Crisp roasted pork knuckle, often served with mustard, horseradish, and pickles. A hearty pub staple popular with Czech beer culture.
Roast pork with sauerkraut and dumplings. This iconic Czech combination is a cornerstone of traditional pub and family meals.
Traditional Czech restaurant and brewery by Prague Castle, praised for roast meats, dumplings, and polished historic interiors.
Upscale restaurant focused on Czech ingredients and game, with sophisticated service in an Art Nouveau municipal house setting.
Elegant Michelin-starred restaurant known for modern Czech tasting menus in a refined setting near the Vltava.
Moderate for Europe: transit is cheap, casual meals are reasonable, and hotels in the center can raise daily costs in peak season.
Service is often not included. Tip about 5-10% in restaurants, round up for cafes, and round up or add about 10% for taxis if service is good.
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Prague Central Train Station -> Wenceslas Square
Heidelberg and Prague - without question two of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Since both are situated on a river and have beautiful baroque bridges as well as a prominent city castle, the cities even have a certain similarity. If you want to travel from one city to another, you usually have a large selection of different connections. For example, there is the option Bus Heidelberg - Prague, which can cover almost 500 kilometers faster than a trip by plane.
A variety of bus companies operate the route between Heidelberg and Prague. Deutsche Bahn buses run daily on this route, as do Eurolines, Eurolines.eu and Flixbus buses. This allows travellers to choose from many different ways to get from the city in Baden-Württemberg to the capital of the Czech Republic.
For a direct journey by bus Heidelberg - Prague the journey takes between 6 and 7 hours. Depending on the volume of traffic, the journey can take up to 30 minutes longer. All bus companies operating this service offer daily direct buses between the cities. Deutsche Bahn also offers connections with a stopover. Here, passengers have to travel part of the way by train. This usually takes at least 7 hours.
As the connection between Heidelberg and Prague is very popular, there are a lot of buses for travellers on most days. In total, they can often choose between 20 to 30 connections departing from Heidelberg at all times of the day.
At which bus station does the bus depart from Heidelberg? The buses to Prague depart from Heidelberg main station. It is centrally located in the city centre on Mittermeierstraße, which leads straight from the railway station across the bridge. The train station can be reached from most hotels in the city in a few minutes by taxi or on foot. Alternatively you can take the S-Bahn to the main station. If you have to wait longer, you can buy snacks and drinks at one of the many kiosks there.
At which bus station does the bus arrive in Prague? The buses arrive in Prague at various stations: Either at the main railway station or at the bus stops Autobusová St. Wilsonova or ÚAN Florenc. All stations are centrally located and are connected to the rest of the city by the S-Bahn. Of course, travellers can also easily take a taxi from the respective station to the hotel.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heidelberg to Prague by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Prague, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Heidelberg to Prague buses use the Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Praha, Na Knížecí station pair, with some services arriving at Praha, ÚAN Florenc. Use this guide to compare Heidelberg and Prague bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Praha, ÚAN Florenc is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, ÚAN Florenc has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Florenc (in the station), Bistro Florenc (0.2 km), Restaurace U Rozvařilů (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station, offering multiple currency options.
Ticket office support is available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc.
Available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc: Elevators, ramps.
Praha, Na Knížecí is 2 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, Na Knížecí has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Food options include: Café Na Knížecí (in the station), Bistro Praha (0.2 km), Restaurace U Knížete (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Available at Praha, Na Knížecí: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, Na Knížecí: Elevators, ramps.
Praha, Hlavní Nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, Hlavní Nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Czech Bistro (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Bohemian Café (0.2 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and ticketing area.
Ticket office support is available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží.
Available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
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