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There are 5 ways to get from Prague to Schmalkalden by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Leipzig central train stationbus bus N67 / ...
    2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train 28 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Gotha, Hauptbahnhof to Schmalkalden, Recklinghäuser Straßebus bus 851
    7h 18m

  2. Drive 359.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Prague to Schmalkaldencar car 359.3 km
    4h
    €56–80

  3. Train, bus via Dresden

    1. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden-Neustadttrain train Rj
    2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Gothatrain train 50
    3. Take the bus from Gotha, Hauptbahnhof to Schmalkalden, Recklinghäuser Straßebus bus 851
    7h 37m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Gothatrain train 232
    2. Take the bus from Gotha, Hauptbahnhof to Schmalkalden, Recklinghäuser Straßebus bus 851
    8h 14m

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Praha Hlavní nádraží to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain train Drf
    2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Gothatrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the bus from Gotha, Hauptbahnhof to Schmalkalden, Recklinghäuser Straßebus bus 851
    10h 10m

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  • Distance: 450 km
  • Duration: 7h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Prague to Schmalkalden. However, you can take the bus to Leipzig central train station, walk to Leipzig Hbf, take the train to Erfurt Hbf, take the train to Gotha, walk to Gotha, Hauptbahnhof, then take the bus to Schmalkalden, Recklinghäuser Straße. Alternatively, you can take a train from Praha-Holesovice to Schmalkalden, Recklinghäuser Straße via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt, Gotha, and Gotha, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 37m.

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