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Compare train and bus for Prague to Vrútky
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Vrútky among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 33m. 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 $7, and a bus costs an average of $26.
Distance: 212 miles (342 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$20 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 3m Average total duration Fastest 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Prague to Vrútky:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Vrútky costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Vrútky take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
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How to get from Prague to Vrútky by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Prague to Vrútky is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
LE12637:30 PM5h28Praha-Libeň12:58 AMVrútky station$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
LE12637:30 PM5h28Praha-Libeň12:58 AMVrútky station$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice)9:45 PM5h18Prague hlavní nádraží3:03 AMVrútky station$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
LE12637:23 PM5h35Prague hlavní nádraží12:58 AMVrútky station$171One-way0 transfers
RJ 1019 (Prague -> Bohumín) · R 1133 (Brno -> Bohumín) · RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice)7:21 PM7h42Praha-Zahradní Město3:03 AMVrútky station$281One-way2 transfers
RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice)7:41 AM5h36Prague hlavní nádraží1:17 PMVrútky station$351One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Vrútky:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Vrútky costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Vrútky take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Vrútky as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Vrútky station.
- Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Vrútky by bus.
- Travel with Leo Express, RegioJet a.s., České dráhy, České dráhy (ČD) to go to Vrútky by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Leo Express, RegioJet a.s., České dráhy (ČD).
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