How to travel from Banská Bystrica to Prague

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Compare train and bus 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 €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 13m. 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 €8, and a bus costs an average of €20.

Distance: 232 miles (374 km)

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€17

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€37

Average price

6h 43m

Average total duration

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6h 13m

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30m

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8h 58m

Average total duration

8h 28m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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from Banská Bystrica to Prague

How to get from Banská Bystrica to Prague by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

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.

RegiojetRJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague)
06:36AM5h42
Vrútky station
12:18PMPrague hlavní nádraží
$261One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

RegiojetRJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague)
06:36AM5h42
Vrútky station
12:18PMPrague hlavní nádraží
$261One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

RyanairFR 4034
05:55PM1h15
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
07:10PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
$1691One-way
0 transfers

Other options

RegiojetRJ 1012 (Košice -> Prague)
10:40AM5h38
Vrútky station
04:18PMPrague hlavní nádraží
$341One-way
0 transfers
RegiojetRJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague)
06:09AM6h09
Ružomberok station
12:18PMPrague hlavní nádraží
$291One-way
0 transfers
RegiojetRJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague)
06:09AM6h23
Ružomberok station
12:32PMPraha-Zahradní Město
$291One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:45AM8h40
Banská Bystrica, Mičínská Cesta 1424/16
07:25PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
$441One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:45AM10h50
Banská Bystrica, Mičínská Cesta 1424/16
09:35PMPrague, Central Train Station
$541One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:55PM11h50
Banská Bystrica, Mičínská Cesta 1424/16
05:45AMPrague, Central Train Station
$541One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Banská Bystrica to Prague

Travel to Prague easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Banská Bystrica to Prague.

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There are 2 options to travel between Banská Bystrica and Prague including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Banská Bystrica to Prague is a train with an average price of $10 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Banská Bystrica to Prague:

A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Banská Bystrica to Prague costing on average $26 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Banská Bystrica to Prague is by train with an average journey time of 5h 23m.

Other travel options to Prague take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 30m.

The distance from Banská Bystrica to Prague is approximately 232 miles (374 km).
The average frequency per day from Banská Bystrica to Prague is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Banská Bystrica and Prague as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Banská Bystrica to Prague:
  • Trains mostly depart from Ružomberok station and arrive in Prague hlavní nádraží.
  • Buses mostly depart from Banská Bystrica, Mičínská Cesta 1424/16 and arrive in Praha, ÚAN Florenc.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Banská Bystrica to Prague, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Turancar, FlixBus, Turancar, Slovak Lines Express to go to Prague by bus.
  • Travel with Regiojet, Leo Express, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) to go to Prague by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Banská Bystrica to Prague with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Turancar, FlixBus.
  • 11 direct trains per day with Regiojet, Leo Express.
Omio customers who travel from Banská Bystrica to Prague often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Budapest, Berlin, Dresden, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Prague and these popular destinations at a great price.
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