How to get from Zurich 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 Zurich to Prague. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 26m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 527 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €35, on Wed, Sep 9.
527 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €78Checked Sep 8 | 1h 26mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €153Reading date not recorded | 15h 30m3 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €45Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 9h1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€78Checked Sep 81h 26m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€153Reading date not recorded15h 30m · 3 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€45Omio catalogue, Sep 99h · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zurich 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.
- 1Zurich Airport → Prague Václav Havelflight1h 26m
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
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Zurich to Prague
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€117October 2026
€92Departures from Zurich to Prague
FlixBus runs 7 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:10 and the last at 20:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 7 | 01:10 | 20:35 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | — | — |
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
FlixBusZurich-Munich, Munich-Prague, Dresden central-Praha hlavní nádražíBook →
SwissZurich Airport-Prague Václav HavelSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnMunich-Leipzig, Leipzig-DresdenBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Swiss, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Prague works
Start with a flight from Zurich to Prague, about 1h 26m. In total it's roughly €78 over 1h 26m, direct, no transfers.
Zurich to Prague: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Prague?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 26m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Prague from Zurich?
About 527 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zurich to Prague cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €35 to €50. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Zurich to Prague?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 26m.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Prague?
About 1h 26m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Zurich and Prague?
Zurich is ZRH and Prague is PRG, so this route is usually written ZRH to PRG.
Which operators run Zurich to Prague?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Swiss, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Zurich to Prague without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 8h 45m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich 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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