How to get from Prague to Zurich
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Prague to Zurich by price and travel time.
- 527 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 15m
- 7 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 15m
direct
Flight
€902
Cheapest
10h 05m
direct
Bus
€40
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Prague to Zurich. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 20m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 527 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 19, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
527 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €546Checked Oct 19 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €64Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 14h 34mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €29Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 10h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€546Checked Oct 191h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€64Omio catalogue, Oct 2014h 34m · directSee Train details
- Bus€29Omio catalogue, Oct 2010h 05m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Prague to Zurich: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Prague Václav Havel → Zurich Airportflight
Swiss·1h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Prague to Zurich
FlixBus runs 7 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:20 and the last at 23:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 7 | 05:20 | 23:40 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 05:20
- 05:30
- 06:20
- 06:30
- 09:20
- 16:00
- 23:40
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
SwissPrague Václav Havel-Zurich AirportSee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCar BusPraha hlavní nádraží-Zurich AirportBook →
Deutsche BahnPraha hlavní nádraží-ZurichBook →On this route you travel with Swiss, BlaBlaCar Bus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Prague to Zurich works
Start with a Swiss flight from Prague to Zurich, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €546 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Prague to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Prague to Zurich?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Prague to Zurich?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:20 and the last at 23:40, from Praha hlavní nádraží, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Prague to Zurich?
7 a day with FlixBus, between 05:20 and 23:40.
Which station does the bus from Prague to Zurich leave from?
Praha hlavní nádraží with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Zurich from Prague?
About 527 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Prague to Zurich cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €40 to €50. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Prague to Zurich?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 20m.
How long is the flight from Prague to Zurich?
About 1h 20m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Prague and Zurich?
Prague is PRG and Zurich is ZRH, so this route is usually written PRG to ZRH.
Which operators run Prague to Zurich?
On this route you travel with Swiss, BlaBlaCar Bus, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Prague to Zurich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 8h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Prague to Zurich?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Swiss
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 19 Oct 2026