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Compare bus, train, and flight for Magdeburg to Prague
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Magdeburg to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč 909 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč 909, while a flight costs an average of Kč 10,572.
Distance: 185 miles (298 km)
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Kč 909 Average price Cheapest | Kč 1,960 Average price | Kč 10,572 Average price | Kč 1,785 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Magdeburg to Prague
Compare the available ways to get from Magdeburg to Prague, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Prague:
A bus is Kč 1,052 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Prague costing on average Kč 1,960.
A bus is Kč 9,663 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Magdeburg to Prague costing on average Kč 10,572.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 40m.
Bus takes on average 6h 18m.
Tickets start at around Kč 909 compared to roughly Kč 1,785 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč 877. The journey takes 5h 48m versus 4h 5m 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 Magdeburg to Prague
How to get from Magdeburg to Prague by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Magdeburg to Prague is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:05 PM 5h35 Magdeburg, ZOB 6:40 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc Kč 532 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:05 PM 5h35 Magdeburg, ZOB 6:40 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc Kč 532 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
LH153 · LH139610:30 AM 3h30 Leipzig/Halle Airport 2:00 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport Kč 5,687 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
ICE 1541 · RJX 2514:04 AM 6h18 Magdeburg Hbf 10:22 AM Prague-Holešovice Kč 649 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 2449 · BUS 10171 · RJ 1716:02 AM 5h23 Magdeburg Hbf 11:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží Kč 727 1 One-way 2 transfers
IC 2031 · ICE 1553 · S1 · 280047:13 AM 5h57 Magdeburg Hbf 1:10 PM Prague hlavní nádraží Kč 727 1 One-way 4 transfers
FlixBus5:05 AM 5h55 Magdeburg, ZOB 11:00 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc Kč 532 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus1:25 AM 5h30 Magdeburg, ZOB 6:55 AM Prague, Central Train Station Kč 571 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 AM 7h55 Magdeburg, ZOB 4:30 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc Kč 609 1 One-way 1 transfer
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OS64510:25 AM 5h45 Leipzig/Halle Airport 4:10 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport Kč 4,243 1 One-way 1 transfer
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OS64910:25 AM 12h15 Leipzig/Halle Airport 10:40 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport Kč 4,243 1 One-way 1 transfer
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OS64310:25 AM 23h55 Leipzig/Halle Airport 10:20 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport Kč 4,243 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Prague:
A bus is Kč 1,052 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Prague costing on average Kč 1,960.
A bus is Kč 9,663 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Magdeburg to Prague costing on average Kč 10,572.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 40m.
Bus takes on average 6h 18m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Magdeburg and Prague as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Prague Vaclav Havel Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Magdeburg Hbf and arrive in Prague hlavní nádraží.
- Buses mostly depart from Magdeburg, ZOB and arrive in Praha, ÚAN Florenc.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Swiss, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways to go to Prague by flight.
- Travel with České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn to go to Prague by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Prague by bus.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International.
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