What is the cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Prague?

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Prague is to bus which costs 500 Kč - 800 Kč and takes 3h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leipzig to Prague?

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Prague is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs 950 Kč - 1 400 Kč.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Prague?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leipzig central train station station and arriving at Praha, ÚAN Florenc. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Prague?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Praha Hlavní nádraží. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Prague?

The distance between Leipzig and Prague is 261 km. The road distance is 248.9 km.

How do I travel from Leipzig to Prague without a car?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Prague without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 23m and costs 800 Kč - 3 300 Kč.

How long does it take to get from Leipzig to Prague?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Leipzig to Prague, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Prague bus from?

Leipzig to Prague bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Prague train from?

Leipzig to Prague train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.

Train or bus from Leipzig to Prague?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Prague is to train via Dresden which takes 4h 18m and costs 850 Kč - 3 100 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 500 Kč - 800 Kč and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Leipzig to Prague bus arrive?

Leipzig to Prague bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where does the Leipzig to Prague train arrive?

Leipzig to Prague train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Prague?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Prague is 249 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Leipzig to Prague.

How do I get a train ticket from Leipzig to Prague?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leipzig to Prague?

Book your Leipzig to Prague bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Prague?

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Leipzig to Prague - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Leipzig to Prague by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N60 / ...
3h 23m
Kč 824–3,220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N67 / ...
3h 30m
Kč 500–800
Train via Dresden
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Praha-Holesovicetrain Rj
4h 18m
Kč 890–3,063
Drive 248.9 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Praguecar 248.9 km
2h 27m
Kč 957–1,382
Train, bus via Dresden
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden Bayrische Strasse to Prague Florenc Central Bus Stationbus : Berlin Central Bus Station - Berlin Südkreuz Train Station / ...
4h 8m
Kč 754–3,250
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Praha Hlavní nádražítrain Drf
4h 24m

Leipzig to Prague by train and bus

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Distance: 261.2 km
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Prague, Czechia?

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Praha-Holesovice via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and Dresden-Neustadt in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Praha, ÚAN Florenc every 4 hours. Tickets cost Kč 500–800 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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