What is the cheapest way to get from Bad Elster to Prague?

The cheapest way to get from Bad Elster to Prague is to train and bus which costs 290 Kč - 420 Kč and takes 6h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bad Elster to Prague?

The fastest way to get from Bad Elster to Prague is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs 650 Kč - 1 000 Kč.

Is there a direct bus between Bad Elster and Prague?

No, there is no direct bus from Bad Elster to Prague. However, there are services departing from Bad Elster, Rosengarten and arriving at Praha, ÚAN Florenc via Plauen station Mitte and Dresden central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Bad Elster and Prague?

No, there is no direct train from Bad Elster to Prague. However, there are services departing from Sohl and arriving at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi via Cheb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Bad Elster to Prague?

The distance between Bad Elster and Prague is 245 km. The road distance is 185.6 km.

How do I travel from Bad Elster to Prague without a car?

The best way to get from Bad Elster to Prague without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs 750 Kč - 1 500 Kč.

How long does it take to get from Bad Elster to Prague?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Bad Elster to Prague, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bad Elster to Prague bus from?

Bad Elster to Prague bus services, operated by Verkehrsverbund Vogtland, depart from Bad Elster, Rosengarten station.

Where do I catch the Bad Elster to Prague train from?

Bad Elster to Prague train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Cheb station.

Train or bus from Bad Elster to Prague?

The best way to get from Bad Elster to Prague is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs 750 Kč - 1 500 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Bad Elster to Prague bus arrive?

Bad Elster to Prague bus services, operated by Verkehrsverbund Vogtland, arrive at Plauen, Bahnhof Mitte station.

Where does the Bad Elster to Prague train arrive?

Bad Elster to Prague train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Can I drive from Bad Elster to Prague?

Yes, the driving distance between Bad Elster to Prague is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Bad Elster to Prague.

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There are 4 ways to get from Bad Elster to Prague by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cheb to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Ic / ...
5h 7m
Kč 771–1,422
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Klingenthal, Bahnhofstraße to Karlovy Vary dolní nádražítrain 145
2. Take the bus from Karlovy Vary Terminal Bus Station to Prague Florenc Central Bus Stationbus RegioJet 141103
6h 18m
Kč 293–419
Drive 185.6 km
1. Drive from Bad Elster to Praguecar 185.6 km
2h 31m
Kč 688–993
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bad Elster, Rosengarten to Plauen, Bahnhof Mittebus 92
2. Take the bus from Plauen station Mitte to Dresden central stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N60 / ...
6h 29m

Bad Elster to Prague by bus and train

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Distance: 245.3 km
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Bad Elster, Germany and Prague, Czechia?

České dráhy (ČD) operates a train from Cheb to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi hourly. Tickets cost Kč 550–900 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bad Elster, Rosengarten to Praha, ÚAN Florenc via Plauen station Mitte and Dresden central station in around 6h 29m.

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