- 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
$180
Average price
$216
Fastest journey
1 d 8 h 5 m
Average duration
1 d 9 h 19 m
Buses per day
31
Distance
1772 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Prague will cost around $216 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $180.
It's difficult to get from Madrid to Prague without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $109. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.8 - 4.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $109, and a flight costs an average of $98.
Distance: 1101 miles (1772 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$180 Average price Cheapest | $235 Average price | $444 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
32h 40m Average total duration 32h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.8 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 5.3 - 10.6kg 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 Madrid to Prague:
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Prague costing on average $235 (€192).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Bus takes on average 32h 10m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 32h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $175 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 39h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 38h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 40h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $198 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 39h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 37h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 35h15 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 43h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 44h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 47h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 40h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 40h11 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $154 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid 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 · FlixBus | 2:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 32h20 | 11:10 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 33h35 | 12:25 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 32h05 | 10:55 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 39h05 | 7:00 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 39h35 | 7:30 AM Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská) | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 38h20 | 7:00 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 38h15 | 6:55 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 42h50 | 11:30 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 44h40 | 1:20 PM Praha, Roztyly | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 38h50 | 7:30 AM Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 39h50 | 8:30 AM Praha, Zličín | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 39h05 | 11:30 AM Praha, Zličín | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 38h10 | 10:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 38h40 | 11:30 AM Praha, Zličín | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 37h45 | 10:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 36h05 | 8:55 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 38h30 | 11:20 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 36h30 | 9:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 47h10 | 8:00 PM Praha, Roztyly | 3 transfers | |
3160 · 30512 | 10:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 35h15 | 9:45 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 40h25 | 3:00 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 40h05 | 3:00 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 47h30 | 10:25 PM Praha, Černý Most | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 39h00 | 2:35 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 34h30 | 10:05 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 35h00 | 10:35 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 42h00 | 5:35 PM Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 34h36 | 10:35 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 38h36 | 2:35 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 34h06 | 10:05 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 41h36 | 5:35 PM Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Madrid to Prague run on average 33 times per day, taking around 32h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $109 (€89) but you can travel from only $98 (€80) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 1101 miles (1772 km) distance in 32h 5m.
Distance 1101 miles (1772 km) |
Average bus duration 32h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $109 (€89) |
Buses per day 33 |
Fastest bus 32h 5m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 63 days |
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Prague’s principal museum on Wenceslas Square, known for its grand Neo-Renaissance building and broad natural history, history, and culture collections.
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A highly regarded design museum with glass, ceramics, fashion, graphics, and decorative arts in a historic building near the Old Town.
Prague’s ceremonial heart, surrounded by historic facades, churches, and major landmarks; essential for first-time visitors.
A picturesque historic district below Prague Castle with baroque streets, embassies, gardens, and a romantic atmosphere.
A major boulevard-like square central to modern Czech history, shopping, and public life, anchored by the National Museum.
Marinated beef sirloin with creamy root-vegetable sauce, bread dumplings, cranberry, and whipped cream. It is one of the best-known classic Czech festive dishes.
Roast pork served with dumplings and braised cabbage. This is a cornerstone of traditional Czech home-style cooking and pub menus.
Czech-style goulash is usually a rich beef stew with onions, paprika, and bread dumplings. It is a hearty staple often eaten in historic Prague pubs.
Established traditional restaurant known for duck, old-Bohemian recipes, and elegant historic interiors. A strong choice for a refined Czech meal.
Well-known Old Town restaurant offering polished Czech classics and seasonal dishes in a stylish but approachable atmosphere.
A famous modern Czech beer hall serving classic dishes, fresh Pilsner, and dependable traditional cooking in a lively central setting.
Moderate by European standards. Beer, transit, and casual meals are good value; central hotels cost more.
About 10% in restaurants for good service, often rounded up. Tip taxis modestly by rounding up. No tip needed for counter service, though small change is appreciated.
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