- 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
$67
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
12 h 15 m
Average duration
13 h 44 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
699 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lausanne to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lausanne to Prague will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.
Of the 8 buses that leave Lausanne for Prague on Fri, Jun 19, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 699 km distance in an average of 13 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 15 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 14 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 · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a flight costs an average of $55.
Distance: 434 miles (699 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$76 Average price Cheapest | $146 Average price | $211 Average price | $254 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 15m Average total duration 12h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 38m Average total duration 13h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Lausanne to Prague:
A bus is $70 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Prague costing on average $146 (€120).
A bus is $135 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Prague costing on average $211 (€173).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 45m.
Train takes on average 13h 8m.
Tickets start at around $76 (€62) compared to roughly $254 (€209) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $178 (€146). The journey takes 12h 45m versus 8h 52m 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, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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 12:55AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
The table below shows live departures for Lausanne to Prague buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:05 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 12h15 | 9:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 14h15 | 11:20 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 14h40 | 11:45 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:55 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 13h40 | 2:35 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:55 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 13h50 | 2:45 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 15h25 | 10:15 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 15h35 | 10:25 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 17h15 | 12:05 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Lausanne to Prague run on average 7 times per day, taking around 12h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $50 (€41) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 434 miles (699 km) distance in 12h 15m.
Distance 434 miles (699 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€41) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 12h 15m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Best time to book 42 days |
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