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There are 6 ways to get from Budapest to Prague by bus, train, car, plane or subway

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  1. Take the bus from Budapest Kelenföld bus station to Prague Main station

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Train

  1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi

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Train via Budapest-Kelenfoeld

  1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi

Drive

  1. Drive from Budapest to Prague

Fly from Budapest, subway

  1. Fly from Budapest (BUD) to Prague (PRG)
  2. Take the subway from Nádraží Veleslavín to Staroměstská

Train to Vienna, fly

  1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
  2. Fly from Vienna (VIE) to Prague (PRG)

Budapest to Prague by bus

The bus journey time between Budapest and Prague is around 5h 55m and covers a distance of around 524 km. Operated by FlixBus, the Budapest to Prague bus service departs from Budapest Kelenföld bus station and arrives in Prague Main station. Typically 35 buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

35 Weekly Buses
5h 55m Average Duration
950 Kč Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Prague is to train which costs 8 000 Ft - 27 000 Ft and takes 6h 42m.

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The quickest way to get from Budapest to Prague is to fly and subway which costs 17 000 Ft - 100 000 Ft and takes 4h 16m.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest Kelenföld bus station station and arriving at Prague Main station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 55m.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest-Nyugati and arriving at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 42m.

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The distance between Budapest and Prague is 444 km. The road distance is 528.1 km.

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The best way to get from Budapest to Prague without a car is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs 16 000 Ft - 22 000 Ft.

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The bus from Budapest Kelenföld bus station to Prague Main station takes 5h 55m including transfers and departs five times a day.

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Budapest to Prague bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest Kelenföld bus station.

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Budapest to Prague train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.

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The best way to get from Budapest to Prague is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs 16 000 Ft - 22 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 8 000 Ft - 27 000 Ft and takes 6h 42m.

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Map of how to get from Budapest to Prague.
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  • Distance: 444.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Prague, Czech Republic?

FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest Kelenföld bus station to Prague Main station 5 times a day. Tickets cost 950 Kč - 1 400 Kč and the journey takes 5h 55m. Alternatively, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi 4 times a day. Tickets cost 650 Kč - 800 Kč and the journey takes 6h 42m. RegioJet also services this route 4 times a day.

Airlines
Ryanair
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from Budapest to Prague
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
900 Kč - 8 500 Kč
Austrian Airlines
Website
austrian.com
Flights from Vienna to Prague
Ave. Duration
50 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
3 300 Kč - 11 000 Kč
Train operators
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Phone
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website
mavcsoport.hu
Train from Budapest-Nyugati to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi
Ave. Duration
6h 42m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
650 Kč - 800 Kč
Website
https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi
Ave. Duration
6h 50m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
700 Kč - 850 Kč
Website
https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
Ave. Duration
2h 26m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
260 Kč - 310 Kč
Website
https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
RegioJet
Phone
+420 222 222 221
Email
info@regiojet.cz
Website
regiojet.com
Train from Budapest Déli Train Station to Prague Central Train Station Wilsonova
Ave. Duration
7h 3m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
500 Kč - 1 700 Kč
Website
https://regiojet.com/
2nd Class
500 Kč - 700 Kč
1st Class
1 630 Kč - 1 670 Kč
Bus operators
FlixBus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Budapest Kelenföld bus station to Prague Main station
Ave. Duration
5h 55m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
950 Kč - 1 400 Kč
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Book at
https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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The quickest flight from Budapest Airport to Prague Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.

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

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Budapest to Prague train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Prague is 528 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Budapest to Prague.

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Ryanair offers flights from Budapest Airport to Prague Airport.

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

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There are 1433+ hotels available in Prague. Prices start at 609 Kč per night.

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The best way to get from Budapest to Budapest Airport is to bus which takes 35 min and costs 2 200 Ft.

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