How to get from Zurich to Prague
- 527 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 26m
- 6 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
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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.
This fare comes from a search on September 30, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
527 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €199Checked Oct 5 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €71Reading date not recorded | 15h 30m4 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €31Omio catalogue, Oct 11 | 9h1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€199Checked Oct 51h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€71Reading date not recorded15h 30m · 4 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€31Omio catalogue, Oct 119h · 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?
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.
Departures from Zurich to Prague
FlixBus runs 6 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:00 and the last at 20:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 6 | 04:00 | 20:35 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 04:00
- 09:05
- 09:10
- 10:05
- 11:35
- 20:35
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 Sun, Oct 11
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusZurich-Munich, Dresden central-Praha hlavní nádraží, Munich-Praha hlavní nádražíBook →
Deutsche BahnMunich-Leipzig, Leipzig-DresdenBook →City transitDresden-Dresden centralSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, City transit; 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 €89 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.
When is the first bus from Zurich to Prague?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:00 and the last at 20:35, from Zurich Airport, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Zurich to Prague?
6 a day with FlixBus, between 04:00 and 20:35.
Which station does the bus from Zurich to Prague leave from?
Zurich Airport with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
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?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €89. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
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, Deutsche Bahn, City transit.
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 30 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 30 Sep 2026