You can get from Zurich to Prague by train, bus or flight.
To get from Zurich to Prague on Aug 13 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 326 miles (526 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight, ferry or train | |
Ticket price range | $70 - $290 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $70 (€65) • 9 h | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $290 (€269) • 1 h 15 min | |
Popular travel companies | ČSAD Tišnov, Swiss or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 326 miles (526 km) by bus, flight, ferry or train from Zurich to Prague. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 15 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $70 (€65). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are ČSAD Tišnov, Swiss or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Zurich to Prague.
Travel from Zurich, Switzerland to Prague, Czechia is: Fully open.
International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.
The government of Czechia has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
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.
Entry into Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Czech Republic.
Conditions of reentry into Switzerland:
You should observe these safety measures in Switzerland as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
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:
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:
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:
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Prague with the following travel companies:
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:
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.
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