What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Prague?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Prague is to bus which costs 1 200 Kč - 2 200 Kč and takes 11h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Prague?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Prague is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs 1 500 Kč - 5 500 Kč.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Prague?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Prague. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Prague?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 9m.

How far is it from Basel to Prague?

The distance between Basel and Prague is 588 km. The road distance is 712.3 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Prague without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Prague without a car is to train and bus via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 26m and costs 3 900 Kč - 14 000 Kč.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Prague?

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Basel to Prague, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Prague bus from?

Basel to Prague bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Prague train from?

Basel to Prague train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Prague?

The best way to get from Basel to Prague is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs 1 500 Kč - 5 500 Kč. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 4 600 Kč - 15 000 Kč and takes 11h 9m, you could also bus, which costs 1 200 Kč - 2 200 Kč and takes 11h 55m.

Where does the Basel to Prague bus arrive?

Basel to Prague bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Prague station.

Where does the Basel to Prague train arrive?

Basel to Prague train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Prague?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Prague is 712 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Basel to Prague.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Prague?

Book your Basel to Prague train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Prague?

Book your Basel to Prague bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Prague?

There are 4208+ hotels available in Prague.

Basel to Prague - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Prague by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Basel
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane BSL - PRG
4h 9m
Kč 1,541–5,185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Praguebus FlixBus N199
11h 55m
Kč 1,200–2,200
Train, bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
3. Take the bus from Dresden Bayrische Strasse to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
10h 26m
Kč 3,898–13,220
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Praha, Hlavní Nádražíbus RegioJet 95 / ...
11h 48m
Kč 1,751–3,730
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Praha Hlavni Nadrazinighttrain En
12h 9m
Kč 5,000–9,000
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane ZRH - PRG
5h 14m
Kč 2,589–6,860
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Ec
11h 9m
Kč 4,688–14,520
Drive 712.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Praguecar 712.3 km
5h 59m
Kč 3,058–4,416

Basel to Prague by train and bus

74Weekly Services

10h 26mAverage Duration

Kč 3,898Cheapest Price

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Distance: 587.7 km
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Prague, Czechia?

easyJet, Lufthansa, and Air Dolomiti fly from Basel (BSL) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, ÖBB operates a vehicle from Basel Sbb to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi once daily. Tickets cost Kč 5,000–9,000 and the journey takes 12h 9m.

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