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Compare bus, train, and flight for Erlangen to Prague
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Erlangen to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, while a train costs an average of €73.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€24 Average price Cheapest | €73 Average price | €60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Erlangen to Prague:
A bus is €49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Prague costing on average €73.
A bus is €274 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Prague costing on average €297.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 14m.
Flight takes on average 7h 37m.
Tickets start at around €24 compared to roughly €60 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €36. The journey takes 3h 45m versus 3h 31m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Erlangen to Prague
How to get from Erlangen to Prague by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erlangen to Prague is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:20 PM4h10Erlangen, Busbahnhof12:30 AMPraha, Na Knížecí€211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:20 PM4h10Erlangen, Busbahnhof12:30 AMPraha, Na Knížecí€211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
(Amsterdam -> Prague)1:10 AM3h38Nürnberg, ZOB4:48 AMPraha, ÚAN Florenc€301One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 2162 · 3565+
35711:20 AM5h01Erlangen station4:21 PMPrague hlavní nádraží€281One-way2 transfers
4947 · 3561+
3559:03 AM5h18Erlangen station2:21 PMPrague hlavní nádraží€951One-way2 transfers
4971 · 3569+
3591:02 PM5h19Erlangen station6:21 PMPrague hlavní nádraží€951One-way2 transfers
FlixBus8:20 PM4h25Erlangen, Busbahnhof12:45 AMPrague, Central Train Station€211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 AM4h30Erlangen, Busbahnhof1:30 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc€231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:55 PM4h15Erlangen, Busbahnhof9:10 PMPraha, Na Knížecí€281One-way0 transfers
LH149 · LH13946:10 AM4h50Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport11:00 AMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport€2041One-way1 transfer
LH141 · LH13968:30 AM5h10Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport1:40 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport€2041One-way1 transfer
LH149 · LH13966:10 AM7h30Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport1:40 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport€2041One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Prague:
A bus is €49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Prague costing on average €73.
A bus is €274 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Prague costing on average €297.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 14m.
Flight takes on average 7h 37m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erlangen and Prague as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Prague Vaclav Havel Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Prague hlavní nádraží.
- Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Praha, ÚAN Florenc.
- Travel with alex-Länderbahn und Vogtlandbahn-GmbH, České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Prague by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Prague by bus.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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