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Podtatranské múzeum
Regional museum focused on the history, archaeology, nature, and folk culture of the Poprad and Tatras area. A strong choice for understanding local heritage before exploring the region.
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$61
Fastest journey
7 h 35 m
Average duration
11 h 58 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
439 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Prague to Poprad is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Poprad will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 18 buses that leave Prague for Poprad on Wed, Jun 10, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct buses cover the 439 km distance in an average of 11 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 35 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest buses will take 13 h 15 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 Poprad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $32.
Distance: 272 miles (439 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$43 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $182 Average price | $128 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 37m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Poprad:
A train is $18 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Poprad costing on average $43 (€35).
A train is $157 (€127) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Poprad costing on average $182 (€148).
Other travel options to Poprad take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 8m.
Bus takes on average 8h 7m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€35) compared to roughly $128 (€104) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $84 (€69). The journey takes 8h 7m versus 6h 7m 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, A-Express, Infobus.
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 12:15AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator A-Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 12h51 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Poprad buses for today, Tuesday, June 9. 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 | 3:10 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 14h05 | 5:15 AM Poprad, Autobusová Stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 13h50 | 5:15 AM Poprad, Autobusová Stanica | 1 transfer | |
6988273 | 3:30 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 8h55 | 12:25 AM Poprad, Autobusová Stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 16h40 | 10:15 AM Poprad, Autobusová Stanica | 1 transfer | |
000217 | 7:15 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h35 | 2:50 AM Poprad, Dom kultúry | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Praha, Černý Most | 14h45 | 10:15 AM Poprad, Autobusová Stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 13h15 | 10:15 AM Poprad, Autobusová Stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Praha, Roztyly | 14h50 | 1:35 PM Poprad, Autobusová Stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM Praha, Černý Most | 16h30 | 3:55 PM Poprad, Autobusová Stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 13h05 | 12:50 PM Poprad, Autobusová Stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 16h00 | 3:55 PM Poprad, Autobusová Stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 12h51 | 12:50 PM Poprad, Autobusová Stanica | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 13h20 | 1:35 PM Poprad, Autobusová Stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 AM Praha, Černý Most | 15h35 | 3:55 PM Poprad, Autobusová Stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 13h05 | 1:35 PM Poprad, Autobusová Stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 15h00 | 4:45 PM Poprad, Autobusová Stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 15h40 | 12:45 AM Poprad, Autobusová Stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Praha, Roztyly | 15h15 | 12:45 AM Poprad, Autobusová Stanica | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Praha, Roztyly | 18h15 | 5:15 AM Poprad, Autobusová Stanica | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Prague to Poprad run on average 8 times per day, taking around 8h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 272 miles (439 km) distance in 7h 35m.
Distance 272 miles (439 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 35m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Poprad — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Poprad trip today.
Regional museum focused on the history, archaeology, nature, and folk culture of the Poprad and Tatras area. A strong choice for understanding local heritage before exploring the region.
Contemporary art gallery housed in a distinctive former steam power station. It is one of Poprad’s best-known cultural venues and combines modern exhibitions with notable industrial architecture.
Small specialist exhibition presenting the history of mountaineering in the High Tatras. It appeals especially to visitors interested in alpine culture and local sporting heritage.
The most atmospheric public space in Poprad, lined with historic buildings and anchored by major monuments. It is ideal for strolling, photography, and slow sightseeing.
Poprad’s central square and main urban gathering area, surrounded by shops, civic buildings, and frequent public activity. A practical and lively base for exploring the city center.
Open city viewpoints toward the High Tatras are popular for clear-weather photos and social-media-friendly scenery. Best appreciated at sunrise or late afternoon.
Slovakia’s iconic potato dumplings with sheep cheese and usually bacon; a must-try in the Tatras region and a staple of local mountain cuisine.
Small potato dumplings tossed with sauerkraut and often bacon, popular in northern Slovakia for its hearty, rustic flavor.
A rich sauerkraut soup often cooked with smoked meat, sausage, and mushrooms, especially traditional in Slovak homes and mountain areas.
A popular long-running restaurant in Poprad offering Italian and European cuisine, suitable for travelers seeking a more refined but relaxed meal.
A well-known traditional Slovak restaurant near Poprad with wooden koliba style interiors, hearty regional dishes, and a classic mountain atmosphere.
An established rustic venue in Poprad known for Slovak specialties, grilled meats, and generous portions in a warm, traditional setting.
Generally cheaper than Bratislava and major Western European cities. Accommodation and casual dining are fairly affordable, while tourist-area prices rise in peak Tatras season.
Service is sometimes included, but usually not. In restaurants, 5-10% is customary for good service. Round up in cafés and taxis. Tips are appreciated, not mandatory.
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