Budapest to Prague

Budapest to Prague

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Budapest to Prague Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver
Minivan 4pax
Any time
+5h 4m
$577.24
Bus
Express Busline
Standard AC
01:30
10:00
$58.53
Flight
Wizz Air
Economy
05:10
22:30
$247.41
Bus
Ednateric Trans
Standard AC
05:35
13:15
$119.44
Flight
Wizz Air
Economy
05:55
11:25
$199.07
Flight
Wizz Air
Economy
06:15
13:25
$201.34
Flight
Wizz Air
Economy
06:35
07:20
$269.59
Flight
British Airways
Economy
06:55
13:05
$451.28
Flight
British Airways
Economy
07:20
13:15
$648.83
Flight
British Airways
Economy
07:40
23:05
$375.08
Train
RegioJet
Business Class
07:58
14:39
$60.30
Flight
Lufthansa
Economy
08:25
16:00
$202.38
Bus
FlixBus
Standard
08:45
16:20
$31.37
Flight
Wizz Air
Economy
09:05
08:35
$91.00
Flight
Norwegian International
Economy
09:25
14:05
$168.35
Flight
Norwegian International
Economy
09:45
08:20
$253.67
Flight
Lufthansa
Economy
10:05
14:15
$215.31
Flight
Scandinavian Airlines
Economy
10:25
09:45
$188.24
Flight
Wizz Air
Economy
10:45
07:40
$109.20
Flight
Wizz Air
Economy
11:05
08:20
$154.13

How to get from Budapest to Prague

When you want to get from Budapest to Prague, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Train
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 62.42. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 49.93.

How far is Budapest from Prague?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Budapest to Prague. Your trip will be a total of 1542 miles (2480 km). The flying distance is 1542 miles (2480 km).

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

The travel time from Budapest to Prague can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 3 to 27 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Budapest to Prague?

The cost of the trip from Budapest to Prague varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Express Busline: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 49.93 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as USD 62.42.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Budapest to Prague:

  • Train tickets - USD 25.93 to USD 53.10;
  • Bus tickets - USD 49.93 to USD 62.42;
  • Bus+Train price: USD 72.41 - USD 88.95. From Budapest to Prague starting from 07:58 Budapest Kelenfold until 07:58 Budapest Kelenfold
  • flight price: USD 107.40 - USD 4,174.23. From Budapest to Prague starting from 06:00 Budapest Airport until 20:35 Budapest Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 600.09 to USD 1,020.14.

How many trips per day are there between Budapest and Prague?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 02:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 05:35. There are 2 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Budapest to Prague is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Budapest to Prague. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 600.09.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from Budapest to Prague

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Budapest to Prague? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 49% chosen Bus+Train
  • 49% users enjoyed a train ride.
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Budapest to Prague

Facts about the transport from Budapest to Prague

Cheapest Transport$26
Fastest Transport2h 55m
Earliest Departure2:30 AM
Latest Departure8:35 PM
Departures per day2
Distance2480 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir France, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Condor, Condor, Czech Transfer Service, Ednateric Trans, Express Busline, KLM, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, RegioJet, RegioJet, Roka Krisztian EV, Turkish Airlines