How to travel from Prague to Zurich

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Prague to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $55.

Distance: 326 miles (526 km)

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Driving

$121

Average price

$62

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Cheapest

$248

Average price

$204

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(fuel + tolls)

9h 30m

Average total duration

9h 0m

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30m

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9h 42m

Average total duration

9h 12m

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30m

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6h 6m

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3h 6m

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3h 0m

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7h 42m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 3.2kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Swiss

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $62 (€51).

This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Zurich:

A bus is $59 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Zurich costing on average $121 (€100).

A bus is $186 (€154) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Zurich costing on average $248 (€206).

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 6m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 0m.

Bus takes on average 9h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Prague and Zurich including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Prague to Zurich among Omio's users.

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from Prague to Zurich

How to get from Prague to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Prague to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Milan)
    11:00 PM9h35
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    8:35 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    $601One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Milan)
    11:00 PM9h35
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    8:35 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    $601One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetU27572
    7:00 PM1h20
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    8:20 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $1911One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnEX 354 · ECE 94
    1:35 PM10h53
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    12:28 AMZurich HB
    $891One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnEX 352 · 3582 · ICE 520 · IC 60403
    3:35 PM16h14
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    7:49 AMZurich HB
    $1041One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEX 352 · 3582 · ICE 520 · IC 60403
    3:35 PM16h34
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    8:09 AMZurich HB
    $1041One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 AM11h15
    Prague, Central Train Station
    6:45 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $691One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:20 AM11h25
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    6:45 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $691One-way
    0 transfers
  • ČSAD Tišnov000240
    9:00 PM8h40
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    5:40 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    $791One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO528 · LO409
    12:45 PM6h20
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    7:05 PMZurich Airport
    $2511One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO524 · LO409
    9:55 AM9h10
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    7:05 PMZurich Airport
    $2511One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO530 · LO409
    7:10 AM11h55
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    7:05 PMZurich Airport
    $2511One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Prague to Zürich

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Prague to Zürich there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 66,05% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Prague to Zürich. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Prague to Zurich

Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Prague to Zurich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Prague and Zurich including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $62 (€51).

This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Zurich:

A bus is $59 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Zurich costing on average $121 (€100).

A bus is $186 (€154) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Zurich costing on average $248 (€206).

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 6m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 0m.

Bus takes on average 9h 12m.

The distance from Prague to Zurich is approximately 326 miles (526 km).
The average frequency per day from Prague to Zurich is:
  • Around 61 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Zurich as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Prague to Zurich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Prague to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Swiss, Helvetic Airways, easyJet, Air Baltic, KLM, Condor Flugdienst, Lot Polish Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Edelweiss Air, Air France, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Smartwings to go to Zurich by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, alex-Länderbahn und Vogtlandbahn-GmbH to go to Zurich by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, ČSAD Tišnov, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zurich by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Prague to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Swiss, Helvetic Airways, easyJet, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ČSAD Tišnov, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Prague to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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