How to travel from Warsaw to Prague

Tue, Oct 06
+ Add return
Travel by bus, train, flight with
FlixBus
Lufthansa Cityline
Leo Express
Brussels Airlines
Qatar Airways
1,000+ more
FlixBus
Lufthansa Cityline
Leo Express
Brussels Airlines
Qatar Airways
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Warsaw to Prague

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €38 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, while a flight costs an average of €429.

Distance: 321 miles (517 km)

Compare flight with

Most popular
Flight
Train
Bus

€429

Average price

€52

Average price

€38

Average price

Cheapest

5h 2m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 2m

Onboard

+

2h 0m

Additional time*

9h 15m

Average total duration

8h 45m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

10h 30m

Average total duration

10h 0m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

1.6 - 3.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lot Polish Airlines

Most popular airline

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

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

The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Prague is a bus with an average price of €38.

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

A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Prague costing on average €52.

A bus is €391 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Prague costing on average €429.

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Prague is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 2m.

Other travel options to Prague take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 15m.

Bus takes on average 10h 30m.

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 flight as it is the most popular way to get from Warsaw to Prague among Omio's users.

Travel options
from Warsaw to Prague

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Leo ExpressLE418-PL
    12:05 PM8h31
    Warszawa Zachodnia station
    8:36 PMPraha-Libeň
    €181One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Leo ExpressLE418-PL
    12:05 PM8h31
    Warszawa Zachodnia station
    8:36 PMPraha-Libeň
    €181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO521
    4:05 PM1h15
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    5:20 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    €5961One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Leo ExpressLE418-PL
    12:00 PM8h36
    Warsaw
    8:36 PMPraha-Libeň
    €181One-way
    0 transfers
  • Leo ExpressLE418-PL
    12:05 PM8h38
    Warszawa Zachodnia station
    8:43 PMPrague hlavní nádraží
    €181One-way
    0 transfers
  • Leo ExpressLE418-PL
    12:00 PM8h43
    Warsaw
    8:43 PMPrague hlavní nádraží
    €181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:10 AM9h35
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    2:45 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
    €321One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:50 AM9h55
    Warszawa, Aleje Jerozolimskie (Dworzec Centralny 06)
    2:45 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
    €321One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:50 PM8h20
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    9:10 PMPraha, Černý Most
    €331One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO529
    8:25 PM1h15
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    9:40 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    €5961One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO525
    5:45 PM1h15
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    7:00 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    €5961One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO527
    10:50 AM1h15
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    12:05 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    €5961One-way
    0 transfers

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Mon
Oct 05
Tue
Oct 06
Wed
Oct 07
Thu
Oct 08
Fri
Oct 09
Sat
Oct 10
Sun
Oct 11
Mon
Oct 12
Tue
Oct 13
Wed
Oct 14
Thu
Oct 15
Fri
Oct 16
Sat
Oct 17
Sun
Oct 18
Mon
Oct 19
Tue
Oct 20
Wed
Oct 21
Thu
Oct 22
Fri
Oct 23
Sat
Oct 24
Sun
Oct 25

 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).

Find and Book with Omio the Best Tickets from Warsaw to Prague

The services you will find on the Omio app and website will provide you with the necessary tools to find the best options for your travel from Warsaw to Prague.

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.

Search on Omio to find cheap tickets from Warsaw to Prague. It’s easy to find the most attractive prices and choose your preferred route for your journey. Book on web or app, and travel with your mobile ticket —without the stress of printing your ticket.

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

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 bus with an average price of €38.

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

A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Prague costing on average €52.

A bus is €391 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Prague costing on average €429.

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Prague is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 2m.

Other travel options to Prague take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 15m.

Bus takes on average 10h 30m.

The distance from Warsaw to Prague is approximately 321 miles (517 km).
The average frequency per day from Warsaw to Prague is:
  • Around 38 buses per day.
  • Around 25 flights per day.
  • Around 22 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, RegioJet a.s., České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn, Southeastern to go to Prague by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Ecolines, Eurolines Madeltrans - Visit Tour, Euroticket to go to Prague by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, braathens regional aviation, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Croatia Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Edelweiss Air, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines to go to Prague by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Warsaw to Prague with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct trains per day with Leo Express, RegioJet a.s., České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn.
  • 29 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ecolines, Eurolines Madeltrans - Visit Tour, Euroticket.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lot Polish Airlines, CitizenPlane.
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.
HomeTravelTravel to CzechiaTravel to PragueHow to travel from Warsaw to Prague

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone