- 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
$54
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
8 h 45 m
Average duration
10 h 28 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
526 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zurich to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Prague will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 17 buses that leave Zurich for Prague on Sat, Jun 20, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 526 km distance in an average of 10 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 45 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 11 h 25 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.
(Lyon -> Prague)
FlixBus
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000240
(Lyon -> Prague)
FlixBus
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 43m. 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 $39, and a flight costs an average of $90.
Distance: 326 miles (526 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$65 Average price Cheapest | $130 Average price | $282 Average price | $207 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 13m Average total duration 10h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 6m Average total duration 9h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg 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 Zurich to Prague:
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Prague costing on average $130 (€107).
A bus is $216 (€177) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Prague costing on average $282 (€231).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 36m.
Bus takes on average 10h 43m.
Tickets start at around $65 (€54) compared to roughly $207 (€170) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $142 (€116). The journey takes 10h 43m versus 6h 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 ČSAD Tišnov, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Nobless Line.
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 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator ČSAD Tišnov | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
The table below shows live departures for Zurich 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 | 7:30 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 11h50 | 7:20 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 12h00 | 7:30 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 13h40 | 9:10 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 11h10 | 10:15 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 11h20 | 10:25 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 13h00 | 12:05 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 11h25 | 3:15 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 15h20 | 7:10 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 15h05 | 8:30 AM Praha, Zličín | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 14h50 | 9:10 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1 transfer | |
000240 | 8:00 PM Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 8h45 | 4:45 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 14h55 | 11:20 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 12h30 | 8:55 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 12h55 | 9:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Zurich to Prague run on average 10 times per day, taking around 10h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $39 (€32) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 326 miles (526 km) distance in 8h 45m.
Distance 326 miles (526 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€32) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 8h 45m |
First bus 1:10 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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