What is the travel distance from Budapest to Prague?

The distance between the two cities is 276 miles (445 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Budapest to Prague?

The majority of buses traveling from Budapest to Prague start their journey at Budapest Airport and wind up at Tomíčkova. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Prague?

Once in Prague, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Rudolfinum, KGB Museum, Prague Shooting Trips, Karlův most (Charles Bridge) and Divadlo Minor.

Bus Budapest to Prague from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Budapest to Prague on November 22
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:30am	Népliget	7h 45m	10:15am	Florenc	Cheapest
11:45pm	Kelenföld	6h	5:45am	Prague (Main Railway Station)	Fastest
10:50am	Népliget	7h 40m	6:30pm	Florenc	No tags
6:45am	Könyves Kálmán	9h 55m	4:40pm	PRG Airport	No tags
10:50pm	Népliget	7h 10m	6:00am	Florenc	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Prague on November 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:30am	Népliget	7h 45m	10:15am	Florenc	Cheapest
11:45pm	Kelenföld	6h	5:45am	Prague (Main Railway Station)	Fastest
10:50am	Népliget	7h 40m	6:30pm	Florenc	No tags
6:45am	Könyves Kálmán	9h 55m	4:40pm	PRG Airport	No tags
10:50pm	Népliget	7h 10m	6:00am	Florenc	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Prague on November 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:50pm	Népliget	7h 10m	6:00am	Florenc	Cheapest
11:45pm	Kelenföld	6h	5:45am	Prague (Main Railway Station)	Fastest
10:50am	Népliget	7h 40m	6:30pm	Florenc	No tags
6:45am	Könyves Kálmán	9h 55m	4:40pm	PRG Airport	No tags
10:55am	Könyves Kálmán	9h 50m	8:45pm	PRG Airport	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Prague on November 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:30am	Népliget	7h 45m	10:15am	Florenc	Cheapest
	11:45pm	Kelenföld	6h	5:45am	Prague (Main Railway Station)	Fastest
AMI-TOUR	12:00pm	McDonalds, Szigetszentmiklós M0 19-es km	11h 30m	11:30pm	Bus Station "Zlichin", Prague	No tags
	10:50am	Népliget	7h 40m	6:30pm	Florenc	No tags
	6:45am	Könyves Kálmán	9h 55m	4:40pm	PRG Airport	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Prague on November 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:50pm	Népliget	7h 10m	6:00am	Florenc	Cheapest
11:45pm	Kelenföld	6h	5:45am	Prague (Main Railway Station)	Fastest
2:30am	Népliget	7h 45m	10:15am	Florenc	No tags
10:50am	Népliget	7h 40m	6:30pm	Florenc	No tags
6:45am	Könyves Kálmán	9h 55m	4:40pm	PRG Airport	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Prague on November 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:30am	Népliget	7h 45m	10:15am	Florenc	Cheapest
11:45pm	Kelenföld	6h	5:45am	Prague (Main Railway Station)	Fastest
10:50am	Népliget	7h 40m	6:30pm	Florenc	No tags
6:45am	Könyves Kálmán	9h 55m	4:40pm	PRG Airport	No tags
10:50pm	Népliget	7h 10m	6:00am	Florenc	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Prague on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:30am	Népliget	7h 45m	10:15am	Florenc	Cheapest
	11:45pm	Kelenföld	6h	5:45am	Prague (Main Railway Station)	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	7:58am	Kelenföld	8h 32m	4:30pm	Florenc	No tags
	6:45am	Könyves Kálmán	9h 55m	4:40pm	PRG Airport	No tags
	10:50am	Népliget	7h 40m	6:30pm	Florenc	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Budapest to Prague

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Prague. The journey takes about 6 hours 41 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

6h 41mAverage Duration

276 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $116	Average Duration7h 35m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$23 - $61	Average Duration6h 41m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Budapest and Prague?

Stops in Budapest

A
Budapest Airport
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B
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary
C
Népliget
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
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D
Mexikói út
Budapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
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E
Könyves Kálmán
Könyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
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F
Budapest Airport BUD
Budapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary

Stops in Prague

A
Tomíčkova
Tomíčkova 2234, Chodov, 148 00 Praha-Praha 11, Czechia
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B
PRG Airport
Aviatická, 161 08, Praha 6, Czechia
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C
Florenc
Křižíkova 2b, Nové Město, 186 00 Praha-Praha 8, Czech Republic
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D
Černý Most
Chlumecká, 198 00 Praha 20, Czech Republic
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E
Zličín
Drahoňovského, 163 00 Praha 17, Czech Republic
F
Hlavní nádraží
300/8 Wilsonova, 110 00 Praha, Czechia
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,395 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

RegioJet

4/51,057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

According to customer reviews, the staff of this bus company is praised for their good service and clear communication. However, there are also reports of extremely rude bus drivers who yelled at passengers.

RegioJet Budapest Prague recent customer reviews

Train was on time. It was hot due to aircondition mulfunction. Toilets were not clean.

Hamdi K.

June 18, 2024

It had a working restroom and WiFi. However, it arrived and took off late. And they have a back row with 5 seats, all taken. It was horrible having an 8-hr overnight trip not being able to even lean on either side while someone had an empty seat up front.

Mayra J.

August 20, 2023

I think I never more will take this company. Doesn’t has information where get the bus in Praha.

Hitalon R.

December 31, 2019

Express Busline

5/52 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Budapest to Prague by bus

What is the travel distance from Budapest to Prague?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Budapest to Prague?
What are the best sights and things to do in Prague?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/19

$36

11/20

$37

Today

$42

11/22

$24

11/23

$24

11/24

$28

11/25

$24

11/26

$24

The cheapest trip from Budapest to Prague was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $24

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Budapest to Prague, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $24 to $118 for a bus ticket from Budapest to Prague based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.