You can get from Prague to Banská Bystrica by train, bus or flight.
To get from Prague to Banská Bystrica on Aug 15 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 231 miles (373 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight, ferry or train | |
Ticket price range | $14 - $29 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • $14 (€13) • 5 h 27 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $14 (€13) • 5 h 27 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus or RegioJet a. S. |
Travel 231 miles (373 km) by bus, flight, ferry or train between Prague and Banská Bystrica. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 5 h 27 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $14 (€13). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Flixbus or RegioJet a. S. Among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Prague to Banská Bystrica.
Travel between Prague, Czechia and Banská Bystrica, Slovakia is: Fully open.
International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Czech Republic.
Conditions of entry into Slovakia:
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Slovakia has imposed the following measures:
This information was last checked on 7/28/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your journey between Prague and Banská Bystrica.
The restriction level for your return to Prague, Czechia from Slovakia is: Fully open.
Entry into Czechia is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Slovakia.
Conditions of reentry into Czechia:
You should observe these safety measures in Czechia as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
This information about your return travel to Czechia was last checked on 8/3/22. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Prague from Banská Bystrica closer to your date of departure here.
There are 4 ways to travel to Banská Bystrica from Prague including taking a bus, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Prague and Banská Bystrica is by taking a train with an average price of $14 (€13).
This is compared to other travel options to Banská Bystrica:
Taking a train is usually $8 (€7) less than taking a bus to Banská Bystrica, which costs on average $22 (€20) for the same trip.
Taking a train is usually $15 (€14) less than taking a flight to Banská Bystrica, which costs on average $29 (€27) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Prague to Banská Bystrica is by train, which takes on average 5 h 27 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, getting to Banská Bystrica by bus can take on average 7 h 45 min.
In comparison, taking a flight requires on average 0 h 0 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 231 miles (373 km) between Prague and Banská Bystrica.
The average frequency per day from Prague to Banská Bystrica is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Banská Bystrica as scheduled services by bus, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Prague to Banská Bystrica:
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