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Kunstmuseum Basel
Switzerland’s oldest public art museum, renowned for Old Masters and major modern collections. A top cultural stop in Basel.
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
9 h 40 m
Average duration
10 h 58 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
574 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Prague to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Basel will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 6 buses that leave Prague for Basel on Wed, Jun 03, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct buses cover the 574 km distance in an average of 10 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 40 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest buses will take 11 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 train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Basel 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 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a flight costs an average of $60.
Distance: 356 miles (574 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$68 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price | $220 Average price | $227 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 20m Average total duration 11h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 8m Average total duration 11h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg 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 Prague to Basel:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Basel costing on average $119 (€96).
A bus is $152 (€123) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Basel costing on average $220 (€177).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 38m.
Bus takes on average 11h 50m.
Tickets start at around $68 (€55) compared to roughly $227 (€183) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $159 (€129). The journey takes 11h 50m versus 7h 50m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:11PM | Duration 13h41 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 09:11PM | Duration 13h36 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 09:11PM | Duration 13h16 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:11PM | Duration 12h41 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Basel buses for today, Tuesday, June 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 | 10:55 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 13h50 | 12:45 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 11h25 | 5:10 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:30 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 9h40 | 5:10 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 3 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 11h40 | 8:25 PM Basel, Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 11h25 | 8:25 PM Basel, Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Prague to Basel run on average 10 times per day, taking around 11h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 356 miles (574 km) distance in 9h 40m.
Distance 356 miles (574 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€38) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 9h 40m |
First bus 1:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 56 days |
Discover the best of Basel — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Basel trip today.
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Service is included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated but not required. Round up taxi fares.
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