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Compare bus, train, and flight for Warsaw to Prague

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $177.

Distance: 321 miles (517 km)

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$38

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$49

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$265

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8h 44m

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8h 14m

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9h 28m

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6h 26m

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3h 26m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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1.6 - 3.1kg

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Leo Express

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Lot Polish Airlines

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

The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Prague is a train with an average price of $38 (€31).

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

A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Warsaw to Prague costing on average $49 (€39).

A train is $227 (€182) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Prague costing on average $265 (€213).

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Prague is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 26m.

Other travel options to Prague take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 14m.

Bus takes on average 9h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Warsaw and Prague including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Warsaw to Prague among Omio's users.

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from Warsaw to Prague

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

Our recommendation

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

  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1029/1014 (Warsaw -> Prague)
    9:12 AM9h06
    Warsaw Central
    6:18 PMPrague hlavní nádraží
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1029/1014 (Warsaw -> Prague)
    9:12 AM9h06
    Warsaw Central
    6:18 PMPrague hlavní nádraží
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO521
    4:05 PM1h15
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    5:20 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    $7501One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • České dráhyIC 103 · EC 128
    5:40 AM9h12
    Warsaw Central
    2:52 PMPrague hlavní nádraží
    $461One-way
    1 transfer
  • Leo ExpressLE410-PL
    10:52 PM8h44
    Warszawa Zachodnia station
    7:36 AMPraha-Libeň
    $471One-way
    0 transfers
  • Leo ExpressLE410-PL
    10:46 PM8h50
    Warsaw
    7:36 AMPraha-Libeň
    $471One-way
    0 transfers
  • Ecolines
    11:50 PM9h30
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    9:20 AMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
    $451One-way
    0 transfers
  • Ecolines
    6:30 AM11h15
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    5:45 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
    $451One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:10 AM9h35
    Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy
    7:45 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
    $501One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1613 · LH1694
    1:15 PM8h05
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    9:20 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    $2331One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1351 · LH1402
    7:10 PM4h00
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    11:10 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    $2431One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1353 · LH1394
    6:35 AM4h40
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    11:15 AMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    $2431One-way
    1 transfer

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 How to Travel from Warsaw to Prague?

Planning your travels from Warsaw to Prague can be quite simple if you know the modes of transport that are available for you to use. The three ways to travel from Warsaw to Prague include buses, planes, and trains. There are about three trains that depart daily from Warsaw to Prague, and on average take about 12 hours to arrive at the destination. Similarly, there are only 3 buses that leave daily for this route and on average take 9 hours and 25 minutes to get to the destination. Lastly, there are about 30 flights that cater to this specific route daily, 7 of which are direct flights, and on average they take 5 hours to reach the destination.

What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Warsaw to Prague?

The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Prague is by bus. Regardless of the time of booking or destination day, buses will always be the most affordable option. Nonetheless, if you have preferences on transportation method, it is encouraged to book tickets ahead of time to get the best offers and it may also be important to consider the date of the departure.

What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Warsaw to Prague?

If you are looking to find the fastest mode of transportation to travel from Warsaw to Prague then using a plane is certainly the most recommended choice. By taking a plane for this journey, you will encounter an average travel time of around 5 hours, unless you book a direct flight which will guarantee to bring you at the final destination in just 1 hour and 25 minutes. Flights usually depart from the Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) and arrive at the Prague Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG).

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Travel from Warsaw to Prague by Bus

Traveling to Prague from Warsaw by bus is an ideal mode of transportation if you wish to save up on money during your travels or may want to bring bigger luggage. The journey usually lasts on average 9 hours and 25 minutes, with the fastest bus taking just 9 hours. Most of the bus routes are direct, with some only requiring one transfer, making this mode of transport quite convenient. Three buses leave daily from Warsaw in Metro Wilanowska 15, Zachodnia or Dworzex Autobusowy Metro Milociny and arrive at Černy Most, Zilčín, Hlavní Nádrazí, Liben, ÚAN Florenc, and Roztyly stations in Prague. These buses are all catered by Leo Express, Ecolines, and FlixBus. 

Travel from Warsaw to Prague by Train

Traveling by train to Prague is a great way to enjoy the scenery during your travels from Warsaw. There are just a handful of trains that leave daily for this route and they all require at least two or more transfers. The average time by train is of 12 hours, with the fastest route taking about 11 hours to arrive at the final destination. Trains leave from the Warszawa Centralna station and arrive at the ÚAN Florenc station in Prague. All these routes are catered between Deutsche Bahn and RegioJet.

Travel from Warsaw to Prague by Plane

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Prague is by plane. There are about 30 flights that leave daily from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) and arrive at the Prague Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG), 7 of which are direct flights. The average flight has at least one transfer and takes about 5 hours to arrive at the destination. Nonetheless, if you catch the direct flight you will find yourself at your final destination in just 1 hour and 25 minutes. These flights are all catered by Air Baltic, LOT, Czech Airways, KLM, Air France and Finn Air.

How to get from Warsaw to Prague

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Warsaw to Prague there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 89,13% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Warsaw to Prague. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Warsaw to Prague

Travel to Prague 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 Warsaw to Prague.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Warsaw and Prague including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Prague is a train with an average price of $38 (€31).

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

A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Warsaw to Prague costing on average $49 (€39).

A train is $227 (€182) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Prague costing on average $265 (€213).

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Prague is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 26m.

Other travel options to Prague take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 14m.

Bus takes on average 9h 28m.

The distance from Warsaw to Prague is approximately 321 miles (517 km).
The average frequency per day from Warsaw to Prague is:
  • Around 39 buses per day.
  • Around 24 flights per day.
  • Around 15 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Warsaw to Prague:
  • Flights mostly depart from Warsaw Chopin Airport and arrive in Prague Vaclav Havel Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Warsaw Central and arrive in Prague hlavní nádraží.
  • Buses mostly depart from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni and arrive in Praha, ÚAN Florenc.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Warsaw to Prague, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Leo Express, České dráhy, RegioJet a.s., Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity to go to Prague by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Ecolines, Euroticket, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Prague by bus.
  • Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, Swiss to go to Prague by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Warsaw to Prague with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct trains per day with Leo Express, České dráhy, RegioJet a.s., Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity.
  • 30 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ecolines, Euroticket, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lot Polish Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Warsaw to Prague often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Budapest, Berlin, Dresden, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Prague and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Prague to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Prague, you can enjoy panoramic views from Petrin Hill and visit attractions like the Petrin Tower and Mirror Maze. Experience the vibrant nightlife in Vinohrady with its trendy bars and cafes, or take a boat cruise on the Vltava River for unique views of the city's landmarks. Delve into Czech history at the National Museum, and enjoy a classical music concert in one of the city's historic venues. Must-see sights include Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square with the Astronomical Clock, St. Vitus Cathedral, and the historic Jewish Quarter.
To fully experience Prague, 3 to 4 days are recommended, allowing time to explore key attractions like Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, and the Jewish Quarter, as well as enjoy local cuisine and culture.
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