Are you planning a trip to Prague and don’t know how to get there? You should know that it is possible to get to Prague by car, train, bus, plane and ferry. Although you can get to the capital of the Czech Republic in so many ways, the ones preferred by tourists are by plane and train. How about you? Have you already decided how to get around to get to Prague? Below are some useful suggestions.
How to get to Prague
Undertaking the journey from all around Europe to Prague can be done through several routes: plane, train, bus or car. The choice depends on the traveler’s preferences and needs.
Opting for a flight represents the quickest and easiest solution. The Milan-Prague route, for example, takes only 1 hour and 30 minutes. Many Italian airports offer direct or convenient flights to Prague, making the air option a convenient choice.
Train travel, although slightly longer, can offer a unique experience. Currently, there are no direct routes to Prague, so one could choose to travel to cities such as Vienna (13 hours from Milan) and then continue by train to Prague, adding another 4 hours to the route.
Exploring the routes provided by Flixbus might be easier to reach the Czech capital by bus. From some cities in northern Italy, there are acceptable connections, although they may require stops or changes at other Austrian or German locations.
The option of traveling to Prague by car, while not impossible, proves challenging, especially starting from southern Italian regions. Initially, it will be necessary to cross the entire peninsula..
Getting to Prague by plane
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Let us now turn to perhaps the most practical solution of all: the plane. Know that whatever Czech location you have decided to reach you will necessarily have to stop over in Brno or land at Prague International Airport.
Also known as Ruzyne Airport, it is about fifteen kilometers from the capital and is connected to the city by several means of public and private transportation. There are as many as three terminals at the facility, but generally only one is designated for tourists from European Union member countries.
If you want to save some money on airfare, we suggest you turn to companies such as Vueling, Wizzair and Ryanair. In addition, the advice is to buy online, but perhaps by visiting search engines that specialize in finding cheap flights and comparing tourist offers.
For information on departures and arrivals call +420 220 111 888 or visit prg.aero.
Getting to Prague by train
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A popular option for tourists who decide to visit Prague is the train. It must be said that this means of transportation is not very suitable for those who start from very far away or from the islands. In fact, reaching Prague by train is recommended for those who live in the center-north of Italy. One of the most active train companies in connections to and from Prague is TGV Europe.
The train route, although it takes a little longer, gives a unique experience. Currently, there are no direct routes to Prague, so a possible option would be to reach cities such as Vienna, located 13 hours from Milan, and from there continue the journey with a train to Prague, increasing the travel time by an additional 4 hours.
Here are the train stations in Prague:
- Central Station (Hlavní nádraží) – Prague 2, via Wilsonova
- Masarykovo n ádražíStation – Prague 1, via Hybernská
- Smíchovské nádraží station – Prague 5, Nádražní street
- Prague Station – Holešovice – Prague 7, Partyzánská street
Getting to Prague by bus
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Getting to Prague by bus is the ideal solution if you don’t like traveling by plane or train and don’t fancy the idea of driving to your destination. Among the companies that specialize in this field are Eurolines, which to date has proven to be a leading company in organizing bus trips stopping at major tourist hotspots scattered throughout Europe. Another option might be Flixbus, which provides connections between thousands of cities throughout the European Union.
Here are the most important bus stations in Prague:
- Florenc – Prague 8
- Na Knížecí – Prague 5
- Holešovice – Prague 7
- Černý Most – Prague 9
- Zličín – Prague 5
- Roztyly – Prague 4
- Želivského – Prague 3
- Dejvice – Prague 6
Getting to Prague by car
Deciding to reach Prague by car means possessing a good dose of adventurous spirit, but also loving driving quite a bit. Starting from Rome, the distance to cover would be about 1,300 kilometers, from Milan about 900 kilometers. Now, it is clear that I cannot show you here the whole route to follow, I can however suggest that you move carefully, take turns driving often with fellow travelers, and study the route before getting into the car, perhaps using Google Maps or Waze.
The Czech capital can be reached via a road network that includes highways such as the D1, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8, D10 and D11, with tolls via highway sticker. The latter can be purchased online, at points of sale or self-service kiosks. The toll map and other information on the Czech Republic’s highway network is available online.
How to get to Prague: conclusions
Here are the ways to reach Prague by train, car, bus or plane. The fastest way is definitely by plane, but if you have plenty of time and a good spirit of adventure you can also opt for bus, train orcar.
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