There are 6 ways to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Prague by plane, train, bus, night bus, night train or car
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Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Prague by train
The train journey time between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Prague is around 9h 59m and covers a distance of around 749 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) and Die Länderbahn, the Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Prague train service departs from Zuerich Flughafen and arrives in Praha Hlavni Nadrazi. Typically 35 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Prague is to night bus which costs SFr 23 - SFr 35 and takes 11h 18m.
The quickest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Prague is to fly which costs SFr 80 - SFr 330 and takes 1h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Prague. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Flughafen and arriving at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi via Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Prague is 520 km. The road distance is 693.7 km.
The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Prague without a car is to train which takes 9h 59m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Prague, including transfers.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Prague train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Zuerich Flughafen station.
The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Prague is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 9h 59m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 23 - SFr 60 and takes 10h 44m.
The quickest flight from Zurich Airport to Prague Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Prague train services, operated by Die Länderbahn, arrive at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.
- Distance: 519.7 km
- Duration: 1h 46m
What companies run services between Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland and Prague, Czech Republic?
Swiss, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Prague every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Prague via Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36 and Muenchen Hbf in around 9h 59m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Zurich to Prague via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 4 000 Kč - 17 000 Kč
Flights from Zurich to Prague via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 4 000 Kč - 17 000 Kč
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Zurich to Prague via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 3 700 Kč - 13 000 Kč
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich to Prague
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 3 100 Kč - 12 000 Kč
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zuerich Flughafen to Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 2 500 Kč - 4 400 Kč
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- 0 89 54 888 97 - 25
- info@laenderbahn.com
- Website
- laenderbahn.com
Train from Muenchen Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Die Länderbahn
- Website
- bahn.com
Night train from Zuerich Hb to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 1 800 Kč - 2 500 Kč
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Prague Main station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 800 Kč - 1 000 Kč
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Prague Wilsonova Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 500 Kč - 700 Kč
- Website
- RegioJet
Night bus from Zürich, Carparkplatz Sihlquai to Prague, Wilsonova
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 490 Kč - 700 Kč
- Website
- RegioJet
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Prague is 694 km. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Prague.
Swiss, Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa offer flights from Zurich Airport to Prague Airport.
There are 1931+ hotels available in Prague. Prices start at 2 250 Kč per night.