- 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
$45
Average price
$67
Fastest journey
11 h 10 m
Average duration
11 h 44 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
595 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Aachen to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aachen to Prague will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 6 buses that leave Aachen for Prague on Sun, Jun 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 595 km distance in an average of 11 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 10 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 12 h 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. 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 $41, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 369 miles (595 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$62 Average price Cheapest | $121 Average price | $109 Average price | $154 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 38m Average total duration 13h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 23m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.6kg 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 Aachen to Prague:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Prague costing on average $109 (€89).
A bus is $58 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Prague costing on average $121 (€99).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 53m.
Bus takes on average 13h 8m.
Tickets start at around $62 (€51) compared to roughly $154 (€126) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $92 (€75). The journey takes 13h 8m versus 7h 6m 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, 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 01:50AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
The table below shows live departures for Aachen to Prague buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 12h00 | 10:20 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 11h35 | 12:05 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 11h55 | 12:25 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 PM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 11h10 | 6:55 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 PM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 13h10 | 8:55 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 PM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 15h35 | 11:20 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 PM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 15h45 | 11:30 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 PM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße | 14h30 | 12:45 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Aachen to Prague run on average 10 times per day, taking around 13h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $41 (€34) but you can travel from only $30 (€25) by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:55, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 369 miles (595 km) distance in 11h 10m.
Distance 369 miles (595 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€34) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 11h 10m |
First bus 12:55 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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