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Compare bus and train for Zwickau to Prague
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zwickau to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $84.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$84 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Zwickau to Prague
Compare the available ways to get from Zwickau to Prague, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zwickau to Prague:
A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zwickau to Prague costing on average $84.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 4m.
Tickets start at around $84 compared to roughly $36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$47. The journey takes 4h 34m versus 2h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Zwickau to Prague
How to get from Zwickau to Prague by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zwickau to Prague is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 PM 5h05 Zwickau, Hbf 11:55 PM Prague, Central Train Station $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 PM 5h05 Zwickau, Hbf 11:55 PM Prague, Central Train Station $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus6:50 PM 3h50 Zwickau, Hbf 10:40 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
RE 74013 · R 16515 · rj 10175 · rj 17510:32 AM 4h43 Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf 3:15 PM Prague-Holešovice $34 1 One-way 3 transfers
RB 74050 · RE 74013 · R 16515 · rj 1017510:14 AM 5h01 Zwickau-Pölbitz station 3:15 PM Prague-Holešovice $34 1 One-way 4 transfers
74013 · 16515 · BUS 10175 · RJ 17510:32 AM 4h43 Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf 3:15 PM Prague-Holešovice $39 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zwickau to Prague:
A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zwickau to Prague costing on average $84.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 4m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zwickau and Prague as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf and arrive in Prague hlavní nádraží.
- Buses mostly depart from Zwickau, Hbf and arrive in Praha, ÚAN Florenc.
- Travel with České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn, alex-Länderbahn und Vogtlandbahn-GmbH to go to Prague by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Prague by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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