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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Prague is to bus which costs 1 000 Kč - 2 000 Kč and takes 11h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Prague is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs 2 100 Kč - 5 000 Kč.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Prague?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Prague. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Prague?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 26m.

How far is it from Zurich to Prague?

The distance between Zurich and Prague is 539 km. The road distance is 635.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Prague without a car is to train which takes 11h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Zurich to Prague, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Prague bus from?

Zurich to Prague bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Prague train from?

Zurich to Prague train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Prague?

The best way to get from Zurich to Prague is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs 2 100 Kč - 5 000 Kč. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 11h 7m, you could also bus, which costs 1 000 Kč - 2 000 Kč and takes 11h 25m.

Where does the Zurich to Prague bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Prague train arrive?

Zurich to Prague train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at St. Margrethen SG station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Prague?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Prague is 636 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Zurich to Prague.

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

Book your Zurich to Prague train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Zurich to Prague bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Prague?

There are 4039+ hotels available in Prague.

Zurich to Prague - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich 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 Zurich Airport to Václav Havel Airport Prague
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane ZRH - PRG
4h 7m
Kč 2,162–5,017
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Praguebus FlixBus N106 / ...
11h 25m
Kč 1,000–2,000
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Margrethen SGtrain Ec
2. Take the train from St. Margrethen Sg to Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36train Ec
3. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Re
11h 7m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Praha Hlavni Nadrazinighttrain En
13h 26m
Kč 5,000–7,000
Train to Basel, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane BSL - PRG
5h 11m
Kč 1,660–5,869
Fly Zurich Airport to Dresden Airport, bus
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
2. Take the bus from Dresden Bayrische Strasse to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
6h 36m
Kč 3,424–10,137
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Berountrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Beroun to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Re / ...
11h 34m
Drive 635.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Praguecar 635.8 km
6h 58m
Kč 2,693–3,890

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) flights

79Weekly Planes

2h 46mAverage Duration

Kč 1,570Cheapest Price

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Distance: 539.2 km
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Prague, Czechia?

Swiss, Austrian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi via St. Margrethen Sg and Muenchen Hbf in around 11h 7m.

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