- 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
$256
Average price
$263
Fastest journey
12 h 30 m
Average duration
15 h 54 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
664 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Prague will cost around $263 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $256.
It's difficult to get from Bologna to Prague without transferring at least once.
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RJ 82 · ICE 908 · 16501 · S1Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 412 miles (664 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$223 Average price | $81 Average price Cheapest | $222 Average price | $248 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 28m Average total duration 12h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 39m Average total duration 19h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg 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 Bologna to Prague:
A bus is $141 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Prague costing on average $222 (€180).
A bus is $142 (€115) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Prague costing on average $223 (€180).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 58m.
Bus takes on average 19h 9m.
Tickets start at around $223 (€180) compared to roughly $248 (€200) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25 (€20). The journey takes 12h 58m versus 10h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Prague trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:45 AM Bologna | 12h36 | 6:21 PM Prague | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:45 AM Bologna | 12h36 | 7:21 PM Prague | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:52 AM Bologna | 12h30 | 8:22 PM Prague | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:52 PM Bologna | 19h18 | 8:10 AM Prague | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:54 PM Bologna | 14h29 | 12:23 PM Prague | 0 transfersDirect |
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Trains from Bologna to Prague run on average 1 times per day, taking around 12h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 22:54. The fastest train covers the 412 miles (664 km) distance in 12h 30m.
Distance 412 miles (664 km) |
Average train duration 12h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 12h 30m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 10:54 PM |
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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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