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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Prague is to train which costs 600 Kč - 750 Kč and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Prague is to fly and subway which takes 4h 16m and costs 1 200 Kč - 4 000 Kč.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Prague?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Prague. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Prague?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest-Nyugati and arriving at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Budapest to Prague?

The distance between Budapest and Prague is 606 km. The road distance is 527.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Prague without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs 600 Kč - 750 Kč.

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

The train from Budapest-Nyugati to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi takes 6h 53m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Prague bus from?

Budapest to Prague bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Prague train from?

Budapest to Prague train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.

Train or bus from Budapest to Prague?

The best way to get from Budapest to Prague is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs 600 Kč - 750 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 550 Kč - 1 300 Kč and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Budapest to Prague bus arrive?

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

Where does the Budapest to Prague train arrive?

Budapest to Prague train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Prague?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Prague is 528 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Budapest to Prague.

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

Book your Budapest to Prague train tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.

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

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

Where can I stay near Prague?

There are 4055+ hotels available in Prague.

Budapest to Prague - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj
6h 53m
Kč 600–750
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Praguebus 260 / ...
7h 20m
Kč 550–1,300
Drive 527.9 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Praguecar 527.9 km
4h 47m
Kč 1,959–2,830
Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane BUD - PRG
2. Take the subway from Nádraží Veleslavín to Staroměstskásubway
4h 16m
Kč 1,262–3,922
Train via Nádraží Zahradní Město
1. Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Praha-Zahradni Mestotrain Ic
7h 55m
Kč 561–1,065
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane VIE - PRG
5h 18m
Kč 2,107–6,759

Budapest to Prague by train

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Distance: 605.7 km
Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Prague, Czechia?

Railjet operates a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi 4 times a day. Tickets cost Kč 2,000–3,000 and the journey takes 6h 53m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Prague every 3 hours. Tickets cost Kč 550–1,300 and the journey takes 7h 20m. SARVALTEH AUTO also services this route once daily.

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