There are 8 ways to get from Prague to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, car, car ferry or car train
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
Fly to Edinburgh • 5h 25m
£37 - £207
7 alternative options
Fly to Glasgow, train • 6h 39m
£79 - £304
Bus, train via Frankfurt am Main • 18h 59m
£270 - £962
Bus, train • 22h 35m
£83 - £436
Bus, train #2 • 24h 23m
£183 - £596
Bus • 28h
£45 - £83
Drive, car ferry • 27h 9m
£187 - £311
Drive, Eurotunnel • 17h 58m
£301 - £382
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International entry into United Kingdom from Czech Republic
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- 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Travelers can choose to pay for a private COVID-19 test. The earliest you can take the test while in quarantine is 5 full days after you left a place not on the travel corridor list
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Nationwide control measures in place
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Edinburgh is 111.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Edinburgh is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Edinburgh is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 111.
Yes, entry into Czech Republic from United Kingdom is currently restricted.
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Last updated: 11 Apr 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prague to Edinburgh is to bus which costs 1 300 Kč - 2 500 Kč and takes 28h.
The quickest way to get from Prague to Edinburgh is to fly which costs 1 100 Kč - 6 500 Kč and takes 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct bus from Prague to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Prague, ÚAN Florenc and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Belgravia, Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h.
The distance between Prague and Edinburgh is 838 miles.
The best way to get from Prague to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 18h 59m and costs 8 000 Kč - 30 000 Kč.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Prague to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Prague to Edinburgh bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Prague, ÚAN Florenc station.
The best way to get from Prague to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs 1 100 Kč - 6 500 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1 300 Kč - 2 500 Kč and takes 28h.
The quickest flight from Prague Airport to Edinburgh Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 20m.
Prague to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

- Distance: 838.3 miles
- Duration: 5h 25m
What companies run services between Prague, Czech Republic and Edinburgh, Scotland?
Ryanair, easyJet and four other airlines fly from Prague to Edinburgh 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Prague to Edinburgh via London, Victoria Green Line Station and Belgravia, Victoria Coach Station in around 28h.

- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Prague to Edinburgh via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £85 - £260
Flights from Prague to Glasgow via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £95 - £300

- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Prague to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £35 - £160
Flights from Prague to Glasgow via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £45 - £210

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Prague to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30 - £120

- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Prague to Edinburgh via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £35 - £250

- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from Prague to Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70 - £95

- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Prague to Glasgow via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £55 - £240

- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10 - £30
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
- Anytime Day Single
- £10 - £15
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £23 - £30

- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £38 - £42
- Website
- sleeper.scot
- Sleeper Seat
- £38 - £42
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £170 - £200
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £55 - £75

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Dresden Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70 - £110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60 - £85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Eurostar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £85 - £300
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- £260 - £300
- Standard
- £85 - £110
- Standard Premier
- £120 - £160

- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50 - £390
- Website
- lner.co.uk
- Advance Single
- £50 - £75
- Anytime Day Single
- £170 - £240
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £270 - £390

- Phone
- 0344 556 5650
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £150 - £550
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
- Anytime Day Single
- £150 - £200
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £390 - £550

- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £131
- Website
- Eurotunnel

- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Prague, ÚAN Florenc to Dresden, Hbf., Bayrische Str.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4 - £7
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Prague, ÚAN Florenc to London, Victoria Green Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30 - £45
- Website
- RegioJet

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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Prague, Prague ÚAN Florenc to Dresden, Dresden central station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8 - £10
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk

- Phone
- 0700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Dresden Bayrische Strasse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £10 - £13
- Website
- Arda Tur

- Phone
- 0040 723 450 475
- info@comati-psg.ro
- Website
- comati-psg.ro
Bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Dresden Bayrische Strasse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £65 - £80
- Website
- Comati PSG

- Phone
- 0871 266 3333
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Belgravia, Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £21 - £40
- Website
- Megabus UK

National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14 - £18
- Website
- National Express

- Phone
- +45 33 42 30 10
- incoming@dfdsseaways.dk
- Website
- dfds.com
Car ferry from IJmuiden to Newcastle upon Tyne
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £70 - £140
- Website
- dfds.co.uk
- 4-bed inside cabin
- £85 - £110
- 2-bed inside cabin
- £70 - £95
- 2-bed sea view cabin
- £100 - £140
- 4 berth commodore cabin
- £200 - £290
- 3-bed Commodore De Luxe double bed
- £260 - £340
- Standard Car (extra fee)
- £78
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Edinburgh is 1h behind Prague. It is currently 6:44 AM in Prague and 5:44 AM in Edinburgh.
Ryanair, easyJet, Air France and three other airlines offer flights from Prague Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
There are 3900+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at £75 per night.