How to travel from Prague to Edinburgh

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Prague to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Prague to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $213 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.3 - 3.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $213, while a flight costs an average of $871.

Distance: 833 miles (1341 km)

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$871

Average price

$213

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$266

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7h 21m

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5h 21m

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35h 56m

Average total duration

35h 26m

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30m

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19h 46m

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4.0 - 8.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 3.4kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Edinburgh is a bus with an average price of $213 (€174).

This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Edinburgh:

A bus is $658 (€539) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Edinburgh costing on average $871 (€714).

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 21m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Bus takes on average 35h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Prague and Edinburgh including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Prague to Edinburgh among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 14h 25m sooner (5h 21m by flight vs 19h 46m by car). Tickets start at around $871 (€714) compared to roughly $266 (€218) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Prague to Edinburgh

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

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Prague to Edinburgh is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD83581 · D83502
    9:00 AM6h30
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    2:30 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $861One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD83581 · D83502
    9:00 AM6h30
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    2:30 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $861One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 1053
    12:45 PM2h20
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    2:05 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $961One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:45 PM40h49
    Prague, Central Train Station
    8:34 AMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South
    $1421One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:30 PM39h04
    Prague, Central Train Station
    8:34 AMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South
    $1491One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    5:45 PM39h49
    Praha, Na Knížecí
    8:34 AMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South
    $1501One-way
    3 transfers
  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD82067 · D83502
    7:30 PM20h00
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    2:30 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $1511One-way
    1 transfer
  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD82067 · D83504
    7:30 PM25h25
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    7:55 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $1841One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1401 · LH964
    6:40 PM5h05
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    10:45 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $2621One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Prague to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh 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 Prague to Edinburgh.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Prague and Edinburgh including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Edinburgh is a bus with an average price of $213 (€174).

This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Edinburgh:

A bus is $658 (€539) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Edinburgh costing on average $871 (€714).

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 21m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Bus takes on average 35h 56m.

The distance from Prague to Edinburgh is approximately 833 miles (1341 km).
The average frequency per day from Prague to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 62 flights per day.
  • Around 55 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Prague to Edinburgh:
  • Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Prague, Central Train Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Prague to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
  • Travel with Jet2.com, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Qatar Airways, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Buzz, Ryanair, easyJet, Edelweiss Air to go to Edinburgh by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Prague to Edinburgh:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Jet2.com, Buzz, Ryanair, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Prague to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Edinburgh to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Edinburgh, visitors can explore the vibrant atmosphere of Grassmarket, enjoy a ghost tour of the haunted streets, attend shows at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, and visit the Royal Botanic Garden. Discover hidden gems at the Stockbridge Market. Key sights include Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat, The Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace, and The National Museum of Scotland.
For a fulfilling experience, spending 2 to 3 days in Edinburgh allows you to explore its historic sites, such as Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile, enjoy cultural attractions, and immerse yourself in the local atmosphere.

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