Travel optionsfrom Banská Bystrica to Prague
How to get from Banská Bystrica to Prague by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Banská Bystrica to Prague is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague)12:27 AM5h19Vrútky station5:46 AMPrague hlavní nádražíKč4871One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague)12:27 AM5h19Vrútky station5:46 AMPrague hlavní nádražíKč4871One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 40342:10 PM1h15Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport3:25 PMPrague Vaclav Havel AirportKč11821One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague)6:36 AM5h42Vrútky station12:18 PMPrague hlavní nádražíKč4871One-way0 transfers
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague)11:59 PM5h47Ružomberok station5:46 AMPrague hlavní nádražíKč5131One-way0 transfers
RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague)6:09 AM6h09Ružomberok station12:18 PMPrague hlavní nádražíKč5131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:35 PM7h25Banská Bystrica, Mičínská Cesta 1424/167:00 AMPraha, ÚAN FlorencKč7471One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:45 AM8h40Banská Bystrica, Mičínská Cesta 1424/167:25 PMPraha, ÚAN FlorencKč7851One-way0 transfers
0000085:00 AM8h30Banská Bystrica, Autobusová Stanica1:30 PMPraha, ÚAN FlorencKč9531One-way0 transfers
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Banská Bystrica to Prague
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Banská Bystrica to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from Kč157. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 22m. 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 train costs an average of Kč157, and a bus costs an average of Kč568.
Distance: 232 miles (374 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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Kč485 Average price Cheapest | Kč825 Average price | Kč2421 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 52m Average total duration Fastest 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration 8h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg 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 Banská Bystrica to Prague:
A train is Kč340 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Banská Bystrica to Prague costing on average Kč825.
A train is Kč2703 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Banská Bystrica to Prague costing on average Kč3187.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
Bus takes on average 8h 39m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Banská Bystrica to Prague:
A train is Kč340 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Banská Bystrica to Prague costing on average Kč825.
A train is Kč2703 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Banská Bystrica to Prague costing on average Kč3187.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
Bus takes on average 8h 39m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Banská Bystrica and Prague as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Banská Bystrica, Mičínská Cesta 1424/16 and arrive in Praha, ÚAN Florenc.
- Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Prague Vaclav Havel Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Ružomberok station and arrive in Prague hlavní nádraží.
- Travel with Turancar, FlixBus, Turancar, Slovak Lines Express a.s. to go to Prague by bus.
- Travel with RegioJet a.s., České dráhy, Leo Express, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) to go to Prague by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Turancar, FlixBus.
- 12 direct trains per day with RegioJet a.s., Leo Express.
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