- Must visit
National Museum
Major museum of Czech history and natural sciences in a monumental Neo-Renaissance building overlooking Wenceslas Square.
Cheapest price
$86
Average price
$101
Fastest journey
22 h
Average duration
23 h 35 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
1186 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Plovdiv to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plovdiv to Prague will cost around $101 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
Of the 3 buses that leave Plovdiv for Prague on Tue, Aug 04, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 1186 km distance in an average of 23 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 22 h .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 1 d 2 h 45 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.






Buses from Plovdiv to Prague run on average 8 times per day, taking around 23h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $69 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:35, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 736 miles (1186 km) distance in 22h 0m.
Distance 736 miles (1186 km) |
Average bus duration 23h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $69 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 22h 0m |
First bus 3:35 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Union Ivkoni | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 25h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 29h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator ArdaTur | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator ArdaTur | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator ArdaTur | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 26h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 26h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 36h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $96 |
The table below shows live departures for Plovdiv to Prague buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:30 AM Plovdiv | 24h15 | 11:45 AM Prague | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:05 PM Plovdiv | 26h45 | 7:50 PM Prague | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major museum of Czech history and natural sciences in a monumental Neo-Renaissance building overlooking Wenceslas Square.
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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.
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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.
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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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Most Plovdiv to Prague buses use the Пловдив, Централна гара (Plovdiv, Tsentralna gara) to Praha, Hlavní Nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Praha, ÚAN Florenc. Use this guide to compare Plovdiv 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, 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.
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.
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