- Must visit
National Museum
Prague’s flagship museum on Wenceslas Square, with major natural history, history, and cultural collections in a monumental Neo-Renaissance building.
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
6 h 30 m
Average duration
7 h 44 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
372 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ulm to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ulm to Prague will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 10 buses that leave Ulm for Prague on Wed, Jun 03, 3 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 372 km distance in an average of 7 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest buses will take 8 h 35 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 Ulm to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $164.
Distance: 231 miles (372 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price | $298 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg 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 Ulm to Prague:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Prague costing on average $92 (€74).
A bus is $257 (€208) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm to Prague costing on average $298 (€241).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 55m.
Bus takes on average 8h 18m.
Tickets start at around $41 (€33) compared to roughly $89 (€72) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $47 (€38). The journey takes 8h 18m versus 5h 12m 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, KLR, BlaBlaCar, 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 05:40AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
The table below shows live departures for Ulm to Prague 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 | 1:50 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 6h45 | 8:35 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 8h25 | 10:15 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:50 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 6h30 | 8:20 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 8h35 | 2:45 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 8h25 | 2:35 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 8h40 | 5:30 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 8h55 | 5:45 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 9h00 | 7:20 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 9h10 | 7:30 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Ulm to Prague run on average 11 times per day, taking around 8h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 231 miles (372 km) distance in 6h 30m.
Distance 231 miles (372 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 30m |
First bus 2:20 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Prague’s flagship museum on Wenceslas Square, with major natural history, history, and cultural collections in a monumental Neo-Renaissance building.
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Prague’s historic central square, surrounded by major landmarks and lively at all hours, making it an essential first stop.
A picturesque district of Baroque streets, embassies, gardens, and hidden corners beneath Prague Castle, ideal for walking and photography.
A broad boulevard-like square central to modern Czech history, shopping, and city life, anchored by the National Museum.
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Roast pork served with bread dumplings and braised cabbage. A cornerstone of traditional Czech home cooking and pub menus.
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Moderate by European standards. Beer, transit, and casual meals are affordable; central hotels cost more.
Around 10% in restaurants for good service, often rounded up. Tip taxis modestly by rounding up. Not expected for counter service, but appreciated.
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