There are 4 ways to get from Prague to Rothenburg by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Zittau stationbus 239
- Take the train from Zittau to Horkatrain Rb
4h 41m€17–28Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Praha, Černý Most to Görlitzbus 860
5h 36m€15–26Train
- Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden-Neustadttrain Rj
- Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Goerlitztrain Rb / ...
5h 40m€55–208Drive 181.5 km
- Drive from Prague to Rothenburgcar 181.5 km
2h 24m€28–41
Prague to Rothenburg by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prague to Rothenburg is to bus which costs €15 - €26 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Prague to Rothenburg is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Prague to Rothenburg. However, there are services departing from Praha, Černý Most and arriving at Rothenburg Schützenplatz via Görlitz Busbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Prague to Rothenburg. However, there are services departing from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Horka via Dresden-Neustadt and Goerlitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Prague and Rothenburg is 197 km. The road distance is 181.5 km.
The best way to get from Prague to Rothenburg without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 41m and costs €17 - €28.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Prague to Rothenburg, including transfers.
Prague to Rothenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Praha, Černý Most station.
Prague to Rothenburg train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.
The best way to get from Prague to Rothenburg is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €55 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €26 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Prague, Czechia and Rothenburg, Saxony, Germany?
You can take a train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Rothenburg Krankenhaus via Dresden-Neustadt, Goerlitz, Horka, and Horka in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Praha, Černý Most to Görlitz once daily. Tickets cost €14–24 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +49 30 514 88 88 88
- [email protected]
- Website
- odeg.de
Train from Zittau to Horka
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- odeg.de
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- [email protected]
- Website
- cd.cz
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden-Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.cd.cz/en/default.htm
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden-Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- Phone
- 0 89 54 888 97 - 25
- [email protected]
- Website
- laenderbahn.com
Train from Dresden-Neustadt to Goerlitz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–130
- Schedules at
- laenderbahn.com
- Phone
- +49 89 548889725
- [email protected]
- Website
- laenderbahn.com
Train from Dresden-Neustadt to Goerlitz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–120
- Schedules at
- laenderbahn.com
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Zittau station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Praha, Černý Most to Görlitz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Prague to Rothenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Görlitz station.
Prague to Rothenburg train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Dresden-Neustadt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Rothenburg is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Prague to Rothenburg.
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