How to travel from Zurich to Prague

Travel from Zurich, Switzerland to Prague, Czechia is: Fully open.

Is international entry into Prague from Zurich restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Prague, Czechia from Zurich?

• There are no current restrictions

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Prague, Czechia?

The government of Czechia has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 8/3/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip to Prague from Zurich closer to your planned date of departure here.

The restriction level for your return to Zurich, Switzerland from Czechia is: Fully open.

Is my journey back to Zurich from Prague restricted?

Entry into Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Czech Republic.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Zurich from Prague?

Conditions of reentry into Switzerland:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Zurich, Switzerland?

You should observe these safety measures in Switzerland as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

This information about your return travel to Switzerland was last checked on 8/3/22. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Zurich from Prague closer to your date of departure here.

There are 4 ways to travel between Zurich and Prague including taking a bus, flight, ferry or train.

The cheapest way to go to Prague from Zurich is by taking a bus, which costs on average $70 (€65).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Prague:

A bus is generally $220 (€204) less than a flight for the same route. Taking a flight costs on average $290 (€269) from Zurich to Prague.

Taking a bus is about $16 (€15) less than taking a train, which costs on average $86 (€80) for this trip.

The fastest way from Zurich to Prague is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 15 min.

There are alternative travel options to Prague that can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 9 h   on average.

In comparison, getting to Prague by train can take on average 10 h 44 min.

The Zurich to Prague distance is around 326 miles (526 km).

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Prague is:

• Around 2 buses per day.
• 1 train a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Prague 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 from Zurich to Prague:

• Buses mostly leave from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and tend to arrive in Praha, Hlavní Nádraží.
• Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Prague Vaclav Havel Airport.
• Trains most often depart from Zurich at Zürich HB and arrive in Prague at Prague.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Prague, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with ČSAD Tišnov to go to Prague by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find ČSAD Tišnov Zurich to Prague tickets on Omio for $70 (€65).
• Travel with Swiss to go to Prague by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Swiss Zurich to Prague tickets on Omio for $290 (€269).
• Deutsche Bahn can get you to Prague by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Zurich to Prague for $86 (€80) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Prague with the following travel companies:

• You'll find 2 direct buses per day with ČSAD Tišnov or STUDENT AGENCY k. S.
• You can take a direct train with with 1 direct train per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Prague as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Prague from Zurich.

Before traveling from Zurich to Prague, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this trip costs on average $70 (€65) one way.
• A plane ticket is costing on average $290 (€269) one way for this route.
• A train ticket costs $86 (€80) one way on average for this trip.

But we recommend booking Zurich to Prague tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.