How to get from Budapest to Prague
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Prague. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 15m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 445 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 7, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
445 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €20Checked Sep 7 | 1h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €17Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 7h 39mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €23Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 8h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€20Checked Sep 71h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€17Omio catalogue, Sep 97h 39m · directSee Train details
- Bus€23Omio catalogue, Sep 98h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Budapest to Prague: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Budapest Ferenc Liszt → Prague Václav Havelflight
Ryanair·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Budapest to Prague
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€18October 2026
€19Departures from Budapest to Prague
FlixBus runs 26 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:45 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 26 | 05:45 | 23:45 |
| ArdaTurbus | 1 | 04:10 | 04:10 |
| MAVtrain | 1 | 19:30 | 19:30 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairBudapest Ferenc Liszt-Prague Václav HavelSee live options and dates →
ArdaTurBudapest-PragueBook →
MAVBudapest-PragueBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, ArdaTur, MAV; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Budapest to Prague works
Start with a FR flight from Budapest to Prague, about 1h 15m. In total it's roughly €20 over 1h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Budapest to Prague: common questions
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Prague?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 15m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Prague from Budapest?
About 445 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Budapest to Prague cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €20 to €30. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Budapest to Prague?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 15m.
How long is the flight from Budapest to Prague?
About 1h 15m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Budapest and Prague?
Budapest is BUD and Prague is PRG, so this route is usually written BUD to PRG.
Which operators run Budapest to Prague?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, ArdaTur, MAV.
Can you get from Budapest to Prague without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 6h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Prague?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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