There are 6 ways to get from Budapest to Prague by bus, train, car, plane or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus
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Take the bus from Budapest Kelenföld bus station to Prague Main station
Cheapest option
Train
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Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi
4 alternative options
Train via Budapest-Kelenfoeld
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Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi
Drive
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Drive from Budapest to Prague
Fly from Budapest, subway
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Fly from Budapest (BUD) to Prague (PRG)
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Take the subway from Nádraží Veleslavín to Staroměstská
Train to Vienna, fly
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Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
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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 48 buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Prague is to bus which costs 10 000 Ft - 12 000 Ft and takes 5h 55m.
The quickest way to get from Budapest to Prague is to fly and subway which costs 10 000 Ft - 43 000 Ft and takes 4h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest Kelenföld bus station station and arriving at Prague Main station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 55m.
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 7h 2m.
The distance between Budapest and Prague is 444 km. The road distance is 528.1 km.
The best way to get from Budapest to Prague without a car is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs 10 000 Ft - 12 000 Ft.
The bus from Budapest Kelenföld bus station to Prague Main station takes 5h 55m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Budapest to Prague bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest Kelenföld bus station.
Budapest to Prague train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.
The best way to get from Budapest to Prague is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs 10 000 Ft - 12 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 5 000 Ft - 21 000 Ft and takes 7h 2m.
- 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 every 4 hours. Tickets cost 600 Kč - 800 Kč and the journey takes 5h 55m. Alternatively, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi every 4 hours. Tickets cost 650 Kč - 800 Kč and the journey takes 7h 2m. RegioJet also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Budapest to Prague
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 430 Kč - 2 700 Kč
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna to Prague
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 2 500 Kč - 13 000 Kč
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Budapest to Prague via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 2 900 Kč - 7 500 Kč
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Budapest-Nyugati to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 650 Kč - 800 Kč
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 700 Kč - 850 Kč
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 270 Kč - 320 Kč
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Budapest Déli Train Station to Prague Central Train Station Wilsonova
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 340 Kč - 1 300 Kč
- Website
- RegioJet
- 2nd Class
- 340 Kč - 480 Kč
- 1st Class
- 850 Kč - 1 300 Kč
- Phone
- 296 19 18 17
- Website
- dpp.cz
Subway from Nádraží Veleslavín to Staroměstská
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- 24 Kč - 35 Kč
- Website
- Dopravní podnik hl. m. Prahy, akciová společnost
Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 800 Kč - 1 300 Kč
- Website
- Railjet
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 120 Kč - 420 Kč
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- 2nd Class
- 120 Kč - 160 Kč
- 1st Class
- 370 Kč - 420 Kč
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Budapest Kelenföld bus station to Prague Main station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 600 Kč - 800 Kč
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Budapest Airport to Prague Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Budapest to Prague bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Prague Main station.
Budapest to Prague train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Prague is 528 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Budapest to Prague.
Lufthansa and Ryanair offer flights from Budapest Airport to Prague Airport.
Book your Budapest to Prague train tickets online with Distribusion.
Book your Budapest to Prague bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 863+ hotels available in Prague. Prices start at 2 250 Kč per night.
The best way to get from Budapest to Budapest Airport is to bus which takes 31 min and costs 3 200 Ft - 3 900 Ft.