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Compare train, bus, and flight for Prague to Banská Bystrica
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Banská Bystrica among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 19m. 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 €6, and a bus costs an average of €23.
Distance: 232 miles (374 km)
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€16 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price |
6h 49m Average total duration Fastest 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Prague to Banská Bystrica by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Prague to Banská Bystrica is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice)Cheapest
RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice)Fastest
FR 4033Other options
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Banská Bystrica:
A train is $21 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Banská Bystrica costing on average $29 (€23).
A train is $29 (€23) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Banská Bystrica costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Banská Bystrica take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 18m.
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Banská Bystrica as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Ružomberok station.
- Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Banská Bystrica, Mičínská Cesta 1424/16.
- Travel with Turancar, FlixBus to go to Banská Bystrica by bus.
- Travel with Regiojet, Leo Express, České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Ukrainian Railways (УЗ) to go to Banská Bystrica by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Turancar, FlixBus.
- 12 direct trains per day with Regiojet, Leo Express.
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