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

The cheapest way to get from Prague to Bad Elster is to bus and train which costs €11 - €18 and takes 6h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prague to Bad Elster is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Prague and Bad Elster?

No, there is no direct bus from Prague to Bad Elster. However, there are services departing from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arriving at Bad Elster, Badstraße via Dresden central station and Plauen, Bahnhof Mitte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Prague and Bad Elster?

No, there is no direct train from Prague to Bad Elster. However, there are services departing from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Sohl via Cheb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Prague to Bad Elster?

The distance between Prague and Bad Elster is 245 km. The road distance is 186.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Prague to Bad Elster without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €28 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Prague to Bad Elster, including transfers.

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

Prague to Bad Elster bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

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

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

Train or bus from Prague to Bad Elster?

The best way to get from Prague to Bad Elster is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Prague to Bad Elster bus arrive?

Prague to Bad Elster bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Prague to Bad Elster train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Prague to Bad Elster?

Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Bad Elster is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Prague to Bad Elster.

Where can I stay near Bad Elster?

There are 677+ hotels available in Bad Elster.

Prague to Bad Elster - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Chebtrain Ic / ...
5h 45m
€29–42
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Karlovy Vary Terminal Bus Stationbus RegioJet 141103
2. Take the train from Karlovy Vary dolní nádraží to Klingenthal, Bahnhofstraßetrain 145
6h 11m
€12–18
Drive 186.8 km
1. Drive from Prague to Bad Elstercar 186.8 km
2h 29m
€29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Plauen station Mittebus
3. Take the bus from Plauen, Bahnhof Mitte to Bad Elster, Badstraßebus 92
7h 20m

Prague to Bad Elster by train and bus

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Distance: 245.3 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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

České dráhy (ČD) operates a train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Cheb hourly. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Bad Elster, Badstraße via Dresden central station, Plauen station Mitte, and Plauen, Bahnhof Mitte in around 7h 20m.

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