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 1 100 Kč - 2 000 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 8m and costs 1 400 Kč - 4 800 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 4 700 Kč - 7 500 Kč.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m 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 8m and costs 1 400 Kč - 4 800 Kč. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 11h 22m, you could also bus, which costs 1 100 Kč - 2 000 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 4039+ 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 8m
Kč 1,440–4,784
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Praguebus FlixBus N199
11h 55m
Kč 1,100–2,000
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 4,718–7,127
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 1,770–2,928
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Praha Hlavni Nadrazinighttrain En
12h 9m
Kč 4,600–6,500
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 18m
Kč 2,708–6,218
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Schwandorftrain
4. Take the train from Schwandorf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Re
11h 22m
Drive 712.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Praguecar 712.3 km
5h 59m
Kč 2,952–4,264

Basel to Prague by train and bus

74Weekly Services

10h 26mAverage Duration

Kč 4,718Cheapest Price

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Distance: 587.7 km
Duration: 4h 8m

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 4,600–6,500 and the journey takes 12h 9m.

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